40+ Low Carb Side Dishes Your Guests Will Love
Want to bring a side dish to a party that is delicious, healthy and low carb? From simple salads to something sweet, these recipes cover the best side dishes to serve at your next party or add to your weekly Family meal.
I am positive that you will add several if not all of these low carb recipes to your list of go to side dishes.
I LOVE BBQ season or any excuse to get together with friends and family but you never know what food selections will be available when getting together. It is so challenging to eat healthy or eat to your goals when there isn’t a good selection available.
I have tried most diet plans out there and have found that I feel my best when I eat a low carb diet. In the past I have gone off course from my normal way of eating at parties when faced with limited healthy options just to find myself bloated or just feeling like crap.
I learned the best way to guarantee that I stick to my diet is to bring a side dish that I know is on my meal plan. That way, if there aren’t any other healthy keto or low carb options I can at least have an option and can avoid getting the “feel like crap syndrome”.
These low carb recipes are some of my absolute favorites that are delicious and healthy. From assorted salads to something sweet you will find something for your next party that you and everyone will love.
This post is all about the best low carb side dishes to serve at your next party or family meal that everyone will LOVE
1. Spinach Salad With Bacon And Eggs
2. Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
3. 20-Minute Spinach Blueberry Salad
4. Sesame Chicken Salad
5. Marinated Cauliflower Salad
6. Artichoke Salad
This Mediterranean Artichoke Salad is a healthy low carb side dish and takes only 15 minutes to make! This colorful dish comes together with a tasty Italian dressing.
7. Lemony Parmesan Kale Salad
This just might be your new favorite low carb summer salad with a 5 star rating. It’s gluten free, grain free and it’s so simple to make with only 8 ingredients and comes together beautifully.
8. Mediterranean Lentil Salad
If your’e looking for a healthy nutritious side dish this Lentil Salad is perfect. It’s packed with protein, fiber, vegetables and herbs making it perfect for any occasion.
9. Crunchy Detox Salad
This 5 ⭐️ low carb salad recipe is a copycat from Whole Foods detox salad. It’s so delicious that you’ll forget that it’s even healthy and it has the perfect crunch.
10. Chopped Italian Keto Antipasto Salad
Another 5 🌟 rating recipe! The zesty red wine vinaigrette combines everything from crisp romaine, salty salami, creamy mozzarella, and tangy pepper rings in this low carb, keto- friendly recipe. You just might add this to your weekly favorites!
11. Pesto Chicken Salad
This recipe is flavorful and perfect for anyone following a low carb or keto diet. You can make it from canned chicken or rotisserie chicken making it super quick and simple to toss together!
12. Peach Watermelon Salad
Bursting with flavor this 5 ⭐️ delicious low carb dish screams summer! Juicy ripe peaches, watermelon, mint leaves, feta cheese and other fresh ingredients tossed in a light citrus dressing bring this refreshing recipe together. It’s perfect for any occasion.
13. Roasted Vegetable & Chickpea Bowl with Tahini Dressing
14. Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad
This is one of my favorite low carb recipes and is guaranteed to satisfy the crowd. The sweetness and tang from the dried and dressing and crunch from the almonds hits the spot. This one is so good that I forget it is healthy. It has a 5 🌟 rating so I think you should give it a try.
15. Low Carb Keto Potato Salad
If you LOVE potato salad but are looking for a low carb option then this mock potato salad is the perfect choice! Don’t be fooled by the radishes, they taste like potatoes! Take it from the reviews, this recipe has a 5 ⭐️ rating.
16. Oven Roasted Vegetables
Roasted veggies come together in 20 minutes making this a super fast and easy low carb dish to serve. You can gather any veggies you have on hand or have fun at your local farmers market picking out your favs.
17. Mediterranean Black Bean Salad
If your’e looking for the best 5 ⭐️ salad to serve at your next party then give this recipe a try! Made from fresh ingredients, black beans then tossed in a red wine vinaigrette dressing and topped with feta cheese it’s the perfect healthy side dish.
18. Keto Antipasto Salad
If you are looking for a quick and simple low carb keto dish then give this recipe a try.
19. Mediterranean Cauliflower Salad
You can find the full recipe here
This recipe has a 5 ⭐️ rating. I think you will add this to your weekly family dinner meals it’s so good!
20. Caprese Salad
A fresh Caprese salad is the ultimate low carb summer side dish and it looks so elegant! What’s not to love about fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and basil topped with balsamic? It’s so fresh and flavorful and incredibly simple to put together.
21. Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad
The picture says it all! Give this low carb salad a try, I promise it won’t dissapoint.
22. Jennifer Aniston Salad
Now I know that this isn’t a super low carb recipe but it’s delicious and if you have some wiggle room in your daily macros then this recipe is a winner! I mean this IS Jennifer Anistons salad so you can’t go wrong.
23. Cauliflower Jalapeno Popper Casserole
This 5 ⭐️ low carb rating says it all. I promise you won’t be disappointed.
24. Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad
There is nothing better than a healthy salad that balances sweet, savory, and tangy. I could eat this salad every day it’s so good!
25. Refreshing Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad
Who would think to put apples and carrots together in a salad? Well for all you skeptics, give this recipe a try and see for yourself.
26. Baby Spinach Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing
This is another one of my favs! When I need something sweet and satisfying and also fits into my meal plan this is a go to! The saltiness of feta cheese, sunflower seeds, and the sweetness of fresh strawberries, topped with a sugar-free maple balsamic dressing is the perfect side dish for any occasion!
27. Peach Berry Fruit Salad
This is one that even the kids will Love! Need I say more?
28. Berry Orange Spinach Salad with Citrus Balsamic Vinaigrette
I just feel so good when I eat salads like this. The fruit and light dressing is so light and filling. This is a must try!
29. Easy Tossed Big Italian Salad Recipe
What if I told you that you could have all the flavors of an Italian Sub Sandwich but without all the carbs? Well you Can….. You must try this recipe right now if you love Italian Subs?
30. Hawaiian Salsa
Salsa is always a hit at parties. I love the sweetness this salsa adds. Some alternatives to use for dipping instead of chips are: keto friendly chips like quest chips, pepperoni chips, cheese crisps, and pork rinds,
31. Cauliflower Potato Salad Recipe
Looking for a low carb potato salad recipe? Let’s face it, potato salad is a staple to summer parties, or any occasion for that matter. Don’t worry, you don’t have to miss out on this comfort side dish.
32. Keto Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad
You don’t have to miss out on dessert! This healthy low carb cheesecake salad will surely satisfy your sweet tooth.
33. Cajun Chicken Zucchini Noodles
Zoodles are the best low carb alternative for pasta. This recipe comes together with bell peppers, onions, and garlic that are sauteed then tossed with a creamy and dairy free cashew alfredo sauce. You can omit the chicken for this recipe if your feeding a crowd or make it for a weekly family meal.
34. Keto Deviled Egg Salad
I am a sucker for deviled eggs and this low carb deviled egg salad recipe hits the spot every time!
35. Loaded Broccoli Salad (Low-Carb)
This low carb loaded broccoli salad is full of flavor with fresh veggies and a homemade dressing everyone will love they will forget it’s healthy.
36. Old Fashioned Sauerkraut Salad
If you’re not a fan of sauerkraut I wouldn’t count this one out. It might just end up being a favorite that you make again and again. Plus it’s super good for gut health!
37. Sauteed Zucchini with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Summer time screams zucchini season! In the summer it seems like there is always someone giving me fresh zucchini from there garden and I am always looking for recipes make with it. This keto low carb recipe is so yummy I think you will be adding it to your recipes for zucchini.
38. Cucumber and Sweet Pepper Salad
Fresh peppers and cucumbers are tossed in a sesame ginger dressing and topped with everything bagel seasoning. It adds just the right touch of freshness to your meal.
39. Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
This low carb cheesy casserole will be a hit at your next party! Sometimes I like to switch it up and take a casserole instead of a salad. I was shocked when I took this cheesy cauliflower casserole to a family party and my nieces (who are the most absolute pickiest eaters I know) went back for seconds! The best part is they loved it and didn’t even know it was healthy!!! I went home with an empty dish.
40. Zucchini Pasta Salad
This zucchini pasta salad is one of my favorite low carb sides! I LOVE italian pasta salad and this recipe is just like it without all the carbs.
41. Cowboy Mushrooms
This low carb mushroom recipe is perfect if you don’t have a ton of time to prepare something. Just toss it into a crock pot and you’re good to go! So simple.
