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Here you’ll find all of Simply Quinoa’s best healthy side dishes and appetizer ideas. No meal is complete without some tasty sides, and these are 100% gluten-free, dairy-free, and many are vegan too! From classic roasted vegetables to a crunchy Caesar salad, to easy appetizers like these crispy baked coconut tofu tenders, there’s a recipe for every occasion. Looking for an easy vegan side dish for Thanksgiving? You need to try this best-ever mashed cauliflower.

Gluten-Free Holiday Side Dishes

Whether it’s Christmas or Thanksgiving, these are the gluten-free sides that we always have on our holiday table. These recipes are simple to make and always pair perfectly with just about any main dish!

Latest Side Dishes and Appetizers

Let’s face it. When it comes down to it, the real star of a meal is the sides! Find hundreds of everyday and holiday side dish inspiration in the collection below.

Wooden spoon with vegan BBQ pulled pork

Vegan BBQ Pulled Pork

Overhead view of lentil patties on plate with cup of sauce and lemon slices

Lentil Patties

overhead of white bowl with quinoa tabbouleh salad on top

Quinoa Tabbouleh

Bowl full of crispy tofu cubes

Crispy Baked Tofu

Overhead view of vegetable stew in bowl with Parmesan, lemon slice, basil, and bread

Vegetable Stew

bowl of red lentil soup with cream and herbs

Red Lentil Soup

Overhead view of Hawaiian macaroni salad in serving bowl

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

cooked quinoa on a spoon

How to Cook Quinoa