20 Healthy Sides For Tacos: Fruit, Veggies, & More!

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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!

chicken tacos with toppings on a platter with pico de gallo. Slow cooker in the back ground

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

Soup

Grains & Potatoes

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: Fruit, Veggies, & More!