Are you looking for a healthy side that goes with tacos? I have 20 easy, simple, and healthy side dishes that you can serve with your tacos!
Healthy Sides for Tacos
Fruit
- Citrusy Fruit Salad - A Mix of Mango, Pineapples, & Strawberries
- Tangy Fruit Salad- A Mix of Green Apples, Red Apples, Green Grapes
- Pineapple Chunks
- Watermelon with Tajin
Vegetables
- Guacamole with Fresh Vegetables
- Pico de Gallo
- Elote
- Jimaca Salad
- Mexican Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Mexican Bean Salad
- Orange & Avocado Salad
- Salad Mix from the Grocery Store
Soup
- Mexican Lentil Soup
- Black Bean Stew
- Elotes Corn Chowder
- Tortilla Soup
Guacamole
Get your taste buds ready for this homemade guacamole! Makeit for tacos, nachos, or toast. This guacamole is good on everything.
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Homemade Pico de Gallo
Easy Pico De Gallo with fresh tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno and lime juice. Perfect addition to your game day snacks, to up on tacos, or to add to mashed avocado.
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Elote
Elote, also known as Mexican street corn, is an irresistible upgrade to freshly grilled corn on the cob.
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Jicama Salad
A delicious and cool jicama salad mixed with mango, cucumber, and red pepper can make a perfect side dish for any summer meal or Mexican cuisine.
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Mexican Cucumber Tomato Salad
Try a Mexican-inspired summer salad with sliced cucumbers, fresh tomatoes, red onions, cotija cheese, and a red wine vinaigrette. It's healthy and bursting with flavor!
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Mexican Bean Salad
Make a tasty Mexican Bean Salad for your next party or potluck! It's protein-packed and comes with a refreshing cilantro lime vinaigrette. You can even make it in advance for added convenience.
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Orange Salad with Avocado
Enjoy a delicious and easy-to-make California Navel Orange Salad with avocados and a citrus vinaigrette.
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Mexican Lentil Soup
Try our vegan and gluten-free Mexican lentil soup for a tasty and easy meal that everyone in your family will love.
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Instant Pot Mexican Black Beans Stew
Make Instant Pot Black Beans with just 3 ingredients - no soaking necessary!
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Chicken Tortilla Soup
Enhance your soup by adding crispy tortilla strips, fresh avocado, zesty lime, and cilantro for a burst of delicious flavors!
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Mexican Brown Rice
Make Mexican Brown Rice using brown rice for a nutritious and flavorful side dish that pairs well with tacos or your favorite protein.
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Cilantro Lime Brown Rice - Instant Pot
Effortless, nutritious, and delicious. This Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Brown Rice is the perfect side for tacos!
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Mexican Sweet Potatoes
Roasted sweet potato cubes with spices, garlic, and lime juice make a tasty side dish for tacos, fajitas, and BBQs. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes and enjoy the delicious flavors.
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Mexican Sweet Potatoes
Try these crispy Mexican seasoned potatoes for a simple and tasty side dish. Just 10 minutes of prep time needed for this easy and healthy recipe.
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Ideas for Your Next Taco Tuesday
Common Questions
What to bring to a potluck with tacos?
- Guacamole and Salsa
- Chips
- Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
- Mexican Rice
- Black Beans or Refried Beans
- Corn Salad
- Fruit Salad
What fruits go with tacos?
- Pineapple
- Mango
- Peaches
- Watermelon
- Papaya
- Strawberries
Mix any combination of these into a fruit salad for a terrific side dish.
What healthy side dishes go well with taco salad?
Fruit salads, corn, beans, and brown rice are all great healthy side dishes for tacos. Check out my list above for more options.
Does salad count as a side dish?
Yes, a small side salad will compliment your tacos and offer fresh flavors.
20 Healthy Sides For Tacos
Are you looking for a healthy side that goes with tacos? I have 20 easy, simple, and healthy side dishes that you can serve with your tacos!
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Ingredients
- Citrusy Fruit Salad A Mix of Mango, Pineapples, & Strawberries
- Tangy Fruit Salad A Mix of Green Apples, Red Apples, Green Grapes
- Pineapple Chunks
- Watermelon with Tajin
- Guacamole with Fresh Vegetables
- Pico de Gallo
- Elote
- Jimaca Salad
- Mexican Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Mexican Bean Salad
- Orange & Avocado Salad
- Salad Mix from the Grocery Store
- Mexican Lentil Soup
- Black Bean Stew
- Elotes Corn Chowder
- Tortilla Soup
- Mexican Brown Rice
- Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Brown Rice
- Mexican Sweet Potatoes
- Mexican Potatoes
Instructions
- Select your favorite side.
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Make your delicious recipe!
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