Here are our best Christmas side dishes with Persian and Mediterranean twists that you can enjoy this season. From roasted vegetables to comforting sides and festive salads, we've got you covered. These sides go with just about any Christmas main dish you might have in mind.
Whether you're planning to make braised lamb shanks, spiced roasted turkey or glazed cornish hen, these sides will complete your Christmas (or Christmas Eve) dinner table.
Table Of Contents:
Christmas side dishes
Roasted Butternut Squash with Honey and Lemon
Briam (Greek Roasted Vegetables)
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Rosemary and Pomegranate
Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Garlic Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Salad Shirazi (Persian Cucumber Tomato Salad)
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Burrata and Grapes
Batata Harra (Lebanese Spicy Potatoes)
The Best Homemade Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Turkish Rice Pilaf with Orzo Recipe
Spanakorizo Greek Spinach Rice Recipe
Persian One Pot Tomato Rice – Dami Gojeh Farangi
Persian Steamed White Rice - Chelow
Easy Lebanese Rice and Vermicelli
Sabzi Polo (Persian Herb Rice)
Persian Savory Saffron Cake - Tahchin
Fried Potatoes and Onions Persian Style (Do Piazeh Aloo)
Kashke Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Dip)
Skordalia (Greek Potato and Garlic Dip)
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows and Pecans
Frequently asked questions
Depending on the recipe, you can either prepare parts of a dish or all of it in advance. Check out each recipe for complete instructions.
I usually make 2 to 4 side dishes for Christmas dinner and try to have a combination of light and hearty side dishes for a balanced meal.
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Best Christmas Side Dishes
Ingredients
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Instructions
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- Make ahead: Depending on the Christmas side dish recipe, you can either prepare parts or all of it ahead of time.
- Store and reheat: Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 250 degrees F for 20 minutes or until heated through.
Brandi
These all look delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipes!
Justine
So many great recipes to try here! The roasted butternut squash and the brussel sprouts are definitely on my list of ones to try! thank you!
Katherine
There are so many incredible sides here! I can't wait to test a few out.
Jill
It's all so pretty, colorful and healthy! I can't decide which one I want to try first!
MacKenzie
Wow! Saving this! I can’t wait to try a few of these beautiful recipes.
Nicolette
Wow, this is an amazing collection of recipes!! I am so glad so many of them are vegetarian and healthy! I can't wait to make a few of these.
Irena
So many good ideas in this roundup. The butternut squash with honey and lemon is going on our menu this year! Thanks