Thanksgiving Side Dishes – Small Gathering Approved

A Smaller Scale Thanksgiving in 2020

Undoubtedly Thanksgiving might look a bit different this year. However, one thing still remains the same. Celebrating all that you have to be thankful for, especially with all the craziness that has been 2020. So we are sharing some of our favorite Thanksgiving Side Dishes that are great for small gatherings.

Part of our goal when really focusing on helping other create a more Mediterranean Inspired Lifestyle at home was showing how it can seamlessly fit into all occasions and celebrations in life. Thanksgiving included.

Mediterranean Diet Inspired Thanksgiving Sides

We don’t know about you, but sometimes the side dishes are the only reason we show up at the table. The Mediterranean diet inspired Thanksgiving side dishes we are sharing would make great additions to any holiday table. They tend to focus on adding in more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds.

Warm Soups

• Easy Butternut Squash Soup
• French Lentil Stew
• Latin Black Bean Soup

Colorful Salads

• Raspberry Walnut Salad
• Chopped Kale Salad
• Apple, Almond Spinach Salad with Sumac Dressing

Warm and Hearty Side Dishes

• The Best Mashed Cauliflower with White Beans and Horseradish
• Baked Sweet Potatoes with Garlic and Herb Oil
• Apple, Leek and Mushroom Stuffing
• Not Your Mama’s Jalapeño Cranberry Sauce
• Roasted Acorn Squash
• Hearty Curry Couscous
• Spaghetti Squash Aglio e Olio
• Oven Roasted Pumpkin with Feta Cheese

Enjoy and Give Thanks

Whatever you Thanksgiving looks like this year, we hope that it is filled with laughter, health and happiness.

We would love to hear if you celebrate Thanksgiving or even some of your favorite traditional dishes your family enjoys. This article on Thanksgiving Traditions in Italy makes us want to visit for that Pumpkin Ravioli alone! Share your traditional below, we would love to read them.