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Wondering what the best healthy sides for burgers are? I’ve got you covered with this handy guide. Here’s 30+ tasty side dish recipes that not only taste great, but are healthy too!

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These healthy side dishes pair with all your favorite burger recipes, from French Dip Burgers, to Lamb Burgers, Air Fryer Burgers, even these Red Wine Burgers.

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Side view of burger topped with tomato, lettuce and red onion.

Healthy Sides for Burgers

These are some of my favorite healthy side dishes to serve with burgers:

  • Baked Potato Bar
  • Vinegar Coleslaw
  • Grilled Potato Salad
  • Tomato Cucumber Salad
  • Air Fryer French Fries

But the list goes on! Keep reading to find more healthy sides to serve with hamburgers.

Be sure to check out these 35+ delicious sauces for burgers too!

What is Something Healthy to Serve with Burgers?

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How to Make Ahead & Store

Many of these side dish recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Simply check the individual recipes for more details.

More Side Dish Recipes

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  • Sides for BBQ
  • Sides for Brisket
  • Sides for BBQ Chicken
  • Sides for Wings
  • Sides for Ribs
  • Sides for Pizza
  • Sides for Pulled Pork

Did you Make Any of These Healthy Burger Side Dishes?

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30+ Healthy Sides for Burgers

Wondering what the best healthy sides for burgers are? I've got you covered with this handy guide. Here's 30+ tasty side dish recipes that not only taste great, but are healthy too! One of my favorite recipes is this Vinegar Slaw.
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Serves 12 people
Created by Platings and Pairings
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 0 minutes mins
Total Time: 10 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • ½ head red cabbage (shredded)
  • ½ head green cabbage (shredded)
  • 1 carrot (grated)
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Add cabbage and carrot to a large bowl.
  • Whisk together apple cider vinegar, honey, olive oil and salt. Pour over cabbage mixture.
  • Toss well to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste.

Notes

In place of the cabbage and carrot, you can use a 16-ounce package of shredded cabbage mix. 

Nutrition

Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1276IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
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