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Here’s my updated collection of 25+ Low-Carb Holiday Side Dishes, Appetizers, and Salads, and all these holiday recipes are also gluten-free! And because holidays are challenging for low-carb eaters, having delicious low-carb options always makes the holidays a little more fun!
PIN 25+ Low-Carb Holiday Side Dishes, Appetizers, and Salads!

I know how hard it is to stick with a low-carb eating plan during the holidays, and one thing that helps is to have a tasty collection of low-carb holiday recipes! So to help you with that I’m sharing this updated round-up of 25+ Low-Carb Holiday Side Dishes, Appetizers, and Salads. These are perfect for anyone who needs the lowest-carb holiday menu, whatever the reason!
Every recipe here is a favorite I’ve enjoyed many times, so I know you won’t feel deprived with any of these on your holiday table. I’m updating this post with better photos for some of these favorites plus adding a few new options, and I hope you’ll find a low-carb dish here you’ll really enjoy when all that sweet holiday food is staring you in the face!
And if you’re a long time reader who’s enjoyed some of these favorites through the years, I’d love to hear in the comments about which ones you might be making during the holidays!
Want more ideas for holiday recipes?
You can check out Holiday Recipes to find more low-carb ideas for the holidays!
How do you get the complete recipe?
Just click any recipe title to see the complete recipe on Kalyn’s Kitchen!

Low-Carb and Gluten-Free Cheddar Pecan Almond Crisps

Roasted Asparagus with Soy-Sesame Glaze

Sheila’s Low-Carb Shrimp Dip

Easy Cucumber Guacamole Appetizer Bites

Roasted Cauliflower with Red Peppers, Green Olives, and Pine Nuts

Low-Carb Twice-Baked Cauliflower

Low-Carb Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Avocado, Pepper, Feta and Lime

Quick Roasted Broccoli with Soy Sauce and Sesame Seeds

Low-Carb Vegetarian Chile Rellenos Bake
(Cut into small pieces and serve with toothpicks for an appetizer.)

Kalyn’s Favorite Baby Arugula Salad with Lemon, Balsamic, Parmesan, and Pine Nuts

Easy Low-Carb Shrimp Ceviche

Ham and Pickle Roll Ups

Spicy Tomato-Cucumber Salad with Peperoncini

Easy Shrimp Cocktail with Creamy Sriracha Cocktail Sauce

Low-Carb Stuffed Mushrooms with Olives and Feta Cheese

Cauliflower Gratin with Sharp Cheddar and Parmesan

Roasted Green Beans and Red Bell Peppers

Roasted Asparagus Wrapped in Ham

Garlic-Roasted Green Beans with Shallots and Almonds

Barely-Blanched Broccoli Salad with Feta and Fried Almonds

Low-Carb Greek Peperoncini Chicken Salad

Lemony Green Beans with Lemon Juice and Lemon Zest

Roasted Asparagus and Peppers

Lettuce-Free Keto Cobb Salad

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Gorgonzola
More Low-Carb Holiday Recipes:
How to Cook a Turkey Breast in the CrockPot or Instant Pot ~ Kalyn’s Kitchen
Low-Carb Winter Salads for Holiday Dinners ~ Kalyn’s Kitchen
23 Low-Carb But Totally Satisfying Holiday Side Dishes ~ Parade magazine

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