Side dishes can make or break an amazing meal.  And when you’re following a keto diet, it seems like finding good side dishes for dinners can be the hardest part.

Most of us have a few main dishes we love to make, and pair these with the same old boring sides…a basic lettuce salad, or maybe some roasted veggies.

We want to help you expand your list of “go-to” sides, so we’ve put together a list of what we think are the 45 best keto side dishes.

We hope you enjoy the list!

Cauliflower potato salad is our new favorite keto side dish for BBQs and cookouts. It’s so delicious and just as good if not better than real potato salad!

This recipe is so easy to make and only takes about 15 minutes!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 21 g
• Protein: 6 g
• Net Carbs: 6 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is another great keto side dish for BBQs and cookouts…I mean mac and cheese is a staple!

This is a cheesy cauliflower mac and cheese with all of that mac and cheese flavor but with only 5 g of net carbs.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 279
• Fat: 23.9 g
• Protein: 10.4 g
• Net Carbs: 5 g

Get the recipe HERE.

Broccoli is a staple in keto diets due to its relatively low carb content and strong nutrition profile.

So how about a Broccoli Salad, that includes crisp broccoli as well as cheese and bacon.  It’s tossed in a keto-friendly sweet dressing, and served chilled.

Enjoy!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 285
• Fat: 27 g
• Protein: 6 g
• Net Carbs: 3 g

Get the recipe HERE.

Egg salad is great because it’s easy to make and so versatile – you can serve it over a salad for lunch or a light dinner, or you can use it as a keto side dish.

This is a super simple, keto-friendly version that’s ready in 15 minutes!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 213
• Fat: 15 g
• Protein: 14 g
• Net Carbs: 3 g

Get the recipe HERE.

Chicken salad is a great keto-friendly staple, and can be used as a salad topper or as a delicious side dish.

This is a great keto side dish recipe that only takes about 10 minutes to make!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 394
• Fat: 33 g
• Protein: 21 g
• Net Carbs: 2 g

Get the recipe HERE.

I used to love eating loaded baked potatoes, stuffed full of all kinds of goodies…sour cream, bacon, cheese… Unfortunately, baked potatoes are a hard NO on the keto-diet.

Well, this Loaded Cauliflower Casserole recipe will give you all the same loaded baked potato vibes but without all the carbs.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 320
• Fat: 26 g
• Protein: 15 g
• Net Carbs: 6 g

Get the recipe HERE.

Traditional grits are very high carb, so can’t really be eaten on keto.  This is too bad, especially for people like us who live in the South – grits are a tradition!

Well, this is a keto-friendly version that’s made using almond flour and is very flavorful and satisfying!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 189
• Fat: 16 g
• Protein: 8 g
• Net Carbs: 3 g

Get the recipe HERE.

Brussels sprouts are a great keto-friendly veggie option and are full of healthy antioxidants.

This is a delicious brussels sprouts salad with charred brussels sprouts mixed in with bacon and lots of veggies and finally topped with a cilantro-lime dressing.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 256
• Fat: 22.1 g
• Protein: 7 g
• Net Carbs: 4.9 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a great keto-friendly stuffing recipe that we think is one of the best keto side dishes to include in your next Thanksgiving or holiday dinner.

It’s very savory and satisfying and only takes about 10 minutes to prep!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 152
• Fat: 12.4 g
• Protein: 3.1 g
• Net Carbs: 6.2 g

Get the recipe HERE.

Cornbread is a common side for lots of meals in the South, and it’s so good, but generally very high in carbs.

Well, this is a great low carb “No-corn” cornbread that’s made using coconut flour and a keto-friendly sweetener.  You won’t believe it has only 2 g of net carbs!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 167
• Fat: 15 g
• Protein: 4 g
• Net Carbs: 2 g

Get the recipe HERE.

Cheesy cauliflower steaks are an easy to make and healthy keto-friendly side dish.

We like this recipe because it’s so easy to make and it pairs well with lots of different main dishes.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 209
• Fat: 11 g
• Protein: 7 g
• Net Carbs: 5 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a creamy Spaghetti Squash casserole with Alfredo sauce that will satisfy even the biggest pasta lovers.  The spaghetti squash is firm and doesn’t have a distinct flavor.

This is a great side dish option to pair with a chicken or beef main course.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 326
• Fat: 24.3 g
• Protein: 19.8 g
• Net Carbs: 6.7 g

Get the recipe HERE.

Cauliflower mash is a delicious keto-friendly substitute for mashed potatoes, and we actually now prefer cauliflower mash over the real thing!

This is a delicious and easy to make recipe with only 4 g of net carbs.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 98 g
• Fat: 6 g
• Protein: 5 g
• Net Carbs: 4 g

Get the recipe HERE.

We are strong proponents of air fryers and this is a great and easy air fried brussels sprouts recipe.

With this recipe, you can have crispy and flavorful brussels in only about 10 minutes.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 105
• Fat: 7.3 g
• Protein: 3.1 g
• Net Carbs: 5.6 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a flavorful and garlicky zucchini noodles recipe that is both keto-friendly and vegetarian (can be made vegan), so a great choice for groups with different diets.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 197
• Fat: 14.3 g
• Protein: 10.7 g
• Net Carbs: 7.8 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a keto-friendly mac and cheese made using spaghetti squash.  As compared to cauliflower mac and cheese, the texture of this one is more similar to a traditional mac and cheese.

Dig in!

Per Serving:

• Calories:  144
• Fat:  31.1 g
• Protein: 15.7 g
• Net Carbs: 8.1 g

Get the recipe HERE.

Crispy asparagus is a great side option and pairs well with all kinds of main dishes – we like to pair it with Salmon!

Air fried asparagus is a quick and easy way to make asparagus, and doesn’t take up space in the oven.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 109
• Fat: 6 g
• Protein: 8 g
• Net Carbs: 4 g

Get the recipe HERE.

A lettuce salad is an obvious side dish option, but we really like this one because it has a light lemon dressing and the sprinkles of parmesan cheese really make it stand out!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 169.4
• Fat: 13.8 g
• Protein: 5.8 g
• Net Carbs: 5.7

Get the recipe HERE.

Roasted broccoli is so simple, but should be a staple dish in your arsenal.

This one will give you crispy roasted broccoli in under 20 minutes.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 150
• Fat: 9.8 g
• Protein: 5.8 g
• Net Carbs: 8.6 g

Get the recipe HERE.

Oven roasted veggies are great because they’re so versatile and easy to batch prep.  You can use them as a side dish or as a topper on a bowl or a lettuce salad.

This is an easy recipe that only takes about 10 minutes of prep.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 113
• Fat: 7 g
• Protein: 2 g
• Net Carbs: 8 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a delicious low-carb “Sweet Potato” Casserole made with butternut squash and cauliflower.

It’s got all the sweet and nutty flavors from your favorite traditional sweet potato recipe, and is a great option for your next Holiday dinner!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 146
• Fat: 13 g
• Protein: 2 g
• Net Carbs: 5 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a simple but flavorful roasted onions and peppers recipe that is versatile and pairs well with lots of different main dishes.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 75
• Fat: 5 g
• Protein: 1 g
• Net Carbs: 6 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a creamy and decadent garlic parmesan brussels sprouts recipe served with savory bits of bacon and topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

This is a delicious way to introduce brussels sprouts to even the pickiest eaters.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 312
• Fat: 12 g
• Protein: 11 g
• Net Carbs: 4 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a delicious cauliflower au gratin recipe that is a great low-carb substitute for your favorite au gratin potatoes recipe.  It’s super cheesy and has bits of bacon.

It only takes 10 minutes to prep!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 460
• Fat: 40 g
• Protein: 20 g
• Net Carbs: 4 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is an easy but really satisfying side dish recipe idea, with crispy bacon wrapped around bunches of asparagus.

It only takes about 15 minutes so is a good option during the week!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 159
• Fat: 12 g
• Protein: 5 g
• Net Carbs: 6 g

Get the recipe HERE.

Broccoli fritters are a great way to sneak in some more veggies for picky eaters, and have a crispy and cheesy flavor that everyone will love!

It’s also a good way to use leftover broccoli.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 204
• Fat: 16 g
• Protein: 12 g
• Net Carbs: 2.8 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a great summer side dish recipe when zucchini and squash are in-season.

It’s very flavorful and only takes about 20 minutes.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 113
• Fat: 9 g
• Protein: 2 g
• Net Carbs: 6 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a super easy oven-roasted green beans recipe, that only takes about 15 minutes.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 96
• Fat: 7 g
• Protein: 2 g
• Net Carbs: 4 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This may seem like a surprising recipe – I mean, radishes are spicy, so it doesn’t seem like a good low-carb substitute for potatoes. But, surprisingly, the flavor gets much more mild when they’re cooked, so they really will make you think you’re biting into potatoes!

This recipe is very flavorful, with a mixture of herbs and topped with parmesan.

It’s only got 1 g of net carbs  – try it!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 91
• Fat: 8 g
• Protein: 2 g
• Net Carbs: 1 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a delicious collard greens recipe with apple cider vinegar, burst tomatoes, and savory pieces of bacon.

It’s a great side dish option to add some color and healthy greens to any dinner.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 107
• Fat: 7 g
• Protein: 5 g
• Net Carbs: 2 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a flavorful fried cabbage recipe with garlic and onions and savory bacon.

This is a great southern style side dish that is so versatile and easy to make.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 143
• Fat: 9 g
• Protein: 5 g
• Net Carbs: 8 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a simple but delicious garlic butter mushrooms recipe that only takes about 10 minutes.

It pairs really well with steak!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 273
• Fat: 25 g
• Protein: 8 g
• Net Carbs: 5 g

Get the recipe HERE.

If you love deviled eggs, you’ll love this recipe…it has all the creaminess of a standard deviled egg, but with a little kick from the horseradish.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 71
• Fat: 6 g
• Protein: 3 g
• Net Carbs: 1 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a chilled zucchini noodle pasta salad that’s full of all kinds of goodies like peppers, tomatoes, onions, olives, and salami.

It’s a great summertime side option, though is slightly higher in carbs, so is a bit more of an indulgence!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 329
• Fat: 23 g
• Protein: 16 g
• Net Carbs: 13 g

Get the recipe HERE.

Crispy kale chips are a great low-carb alternative to potato chips and only take 20 minutes in the oven.

This recipe gives three different seasoning options, so try all three and pick your favorite!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 48
• Fat: 4 g
• Protein: 1 g
• Net Carbs: 1.8 g

Get the recipe HERE.

We love roasted butternut squash as a low carb substitute for roasted potatoes.  This recipe takes it to the next level by mixing in savory bacon!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 153
• Fat: 11 g
• Protein: 4 g
• Net Carbs: 9 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a classic keto-friendly Greek Salad recipe and should be a staple side dish for all your Mediterranean themed dinners.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 226
• Fat: 20 g
• Protein: 5 g
• Net Carbs: 4 g

Get the recipe HERE.

Coleslaw is a mainstay side for BBQs and cookouts, and this recipe is keto-friendly and easy to make.

It has a creamy sugar-free dressing and only takes about 5 mintues to make.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 61
• Fat: 3 g
• Protein: 1 g
• Net Carbs: 2 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a classic Caprese salad recipe made with cherry tomatoes so is easy to serve as a side-dish.

It’s fresh and delicious and only has about 2 g of net carbs.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 157
• Fat: 13.5 g
• Protein: 6.9 g
• Net Carbs: 2.3 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a crazy easy but still delicious and satisfying cherry tomato salad recipe.  It’s similar to a Caprese salad, but without the Mozzarella cheese, so is great for both keto dieters and vegans.

It’s seasoned with garlic, basil, and oregano, and tossed in a vinaigrette dressing.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 73
• Fat: 5 g
• Protein: 1 g
• Net Carbs: 5 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a fun and different keto-friendly broccoli recipe to try when you’re craving something fried.  It has an almond flour breading and is deep fried to crispy brown perfection.

It also has a spicy and delicious  mustard dipping sauce.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 239
• Fat: 20.3 g
• Protein: 8.9 g
• Net Carbs: 3.5 g

Get the recipe HERE.

Fried pickles are so good, but they’re typically not keto-friendly because of the high carb breading.  They’re also usually deep fried, so are very high calorie.

This is a much healthier and keto-friendly fried pickle recipe with a pork rind based breading.  It’s super easy and lower calorie too because it’s air fried!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 144
• Fat: 7 g
• Protein: 13 g
• Net Carbs: 4 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a keto-friendly cheesy fries recipe made using celery root and topped with parmesan cheese.

It has all of the salty and savory crunch of traditional fries, but without the carbs – it makes a delicious side dish option!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 180
• Fat: 14 g
• Protein: 9.3 g
• Net Carbs: 4.3 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a delicious kale salad recipe with a creamy and easy to make lemon tahini dressing.

Kale is super healthy but the texture can be off-putting for some people – don’t worry though…this recipe includes a tip for making the kale more tender.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 112
• Fat: 4.6 g
• Protein: 14.6 g
• Net Carbs: 2.6 g

Get the recipe HERE.

Mozzarella sticks are a delicious appetizer or side dish, but are generally high carb due to the breading.

This is a keto-friendly version that’s made with a pork rind breading and is just as crispy and cheesy as the real thing!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 81
• Fat: 6 g
• Protein: 7 g
• Net Carbs: 1 g

Get the recipe HERE.