Ready to upgrade your hot dog game? Find the perfect healthy sides for hot dogs on any occasion, whether it’s a lively cookout or a cozy family night. We’ve got you covered with great ideas!
Hot dogs, a timeless classic at backyard barbecues and gatherings, often come loaded with a range of hearty, indulgent toppings.
But why not balance these savory delights with some healthy sides for hot dogs this season?
These nutritious yet delicious accompaniments are a fantastic way to balance your meal and introduce a variety of flavors and textures.
Think a refreshing cucumber tomato salad, or baked sweet potato wedges, served with chipotle cashew dip, providing a sweet and savory crunch.
For a fun twist, try out Watermelon Feta Mint Salad, with a boost of flavor from citrus juice and zest, and lots of seasoning.
So, if you’re planning a hot dog feast and want to keep things on the healthier side, explore some of my favorite healthy side dishes to serve with hot dogs!
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Healthy Sides for Hot Dogs
Explore our collection of easy, tasty side dishes for hot dogs that are perfect for any barbecue or family gathering!
Hawaiian Pasta Salad is so quick, easy, and inexpensive to make. It’s the perfect side to your hotdogs all year long.
This Mexican watermelon salad is a refreshing and zesty dish that combines juicy watermelon chunks, jicama, and blueberries with tangy lime juice, spicy chili powder, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a burst of flavor.
Craving a quick, easy, and healthier fast food treat? Then cook up a batch of no-prep frozen french fries in the air fryer for a perfectly crisp, golden, and highly delicious treat. They go great with hotdogs!
Flavorful Greek Potato Salad is a delicious twist on the classic. Made with oil and lemon juice rather than mayonnaise, it’s the perfect potato salad recipe for spring and summer.
Broccoli nuggets are the perfect side for kids who love to eat with their fingers. They are simple to make and a crowd-pleaser every time.
These air fryer zucchini fries taste amazing when served with hot dogs! They're perfectly crispy and incorporate an extra serving of veggies, too!
Mexican Cabbage Slaw is a cool, tangy cabbage slaw with a Mexican-spiced apple cider vinaigrette that can be served as a side dish or on top of hot dogs.
Crispy Sweet Potato Wedges roasted in the oven make a terrific side dish to any protein!
Lemon Rice Salad can easily be converted from a side salad to a main dish by adding cooked chicken to it; this one's a keeper!
Summer succotash with grilled corn, lima beans, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs tossed in olive oil, and fresh lime juice.
It's the best side dish for all of your warm-weather BBQs!
This easy zucchini salad has the light and refreshing flavors of lemon and feta cheese. It is the perfect side dish for hot dogs.
There is nothing more satisfying than serving a comforting, warming dish with fluffy mashed potatoes. The best part is that you'll only need 3 simple ingredients for this recipe!
Mayak Avocado is an addictively good Soy Sauce Avocado Recipe that only takes minutes to make and is great for meal prep! Paired with a plain bowl of white rice, this easy Korean side dish tastes incredible. As it's a no-cook recipe, it's the perfect summer recipe to stay cool and on the table in under 15 minutes.
Sauteed Onions and Peppers are delicious served on or with hot dogs. It's quick to make and packed with flavor - exactly what you want from a healthy side dish!
With a base of mostly yogurt, this Creamy Cucumber Salad recipe is lower in calories and fat, but still has tons of flavor. A sprinkle of goat cheese (or feta) and fresh herbs really take the taste up a notch.
Made with crisp apples and a light sauce, this healthy coleslaw recipe is very simple to make!
Inspired by Mexican street corn, this Elote Salad has a reader exclaiming, “I loved this recipe and brought it to a party where everyone else loved it too.” Make ahead and serve warm, chilled, or at room temperature.
This green bean salad is typical of Italian cuisine, simple, quick and delicious. The bonus is that it can be served hot, warm, or cold!
Homemade sauerkraut is so easy to make with just a few simple ingredients! One of the best sides for hot dogs!
Green Onion Salad with cucumber, bell pepper, and a lemon ginger vinaigrette is a healthy and easy side dish for your hot dogs.
The ultimate munchie sides for hot dogs are these irresistible roasted artichoke hearts.
Zucchini is a delicious, mild, and versatile vegetable. When used in this casserole, it makes a pleasing vegetable side dish for everyone.
These Crispy Baked Parmesan Asparagus Fries are a healthy and delicious side dish! Crunchy on the outside, and tender on the inside, these flavorful spears will be a favorite!
This kid-friendly, Kale and Apple Salad makes a fun salad to serve with hot dogs. It is a great way to get kids to eat their veggies.
This fun and interesting twist on the classic potato salad will impress your guests and is bound to be a new favorite!
Say hello to the ultimate summer salad - burrata Caprese. Made with fresh tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, basil, and sweet balsamic glaze. It’s a perfect, effortless salad for summer entertaining.
Why serve greasy potato fries with hot dogs, when you can serve these easy eggplant fries? They are oven-baked with minimum oils, and kids love them.
Honey-roasted carrots are like vegetable candy - loved by kids and adults!
Ditch the fries; these oven-baked mini potatoes are crispy, delicious, and make for the perfect side to any main.
Corn on the cob is always a delicious choice of side dish for hot dogs. This recipe gives sweet corn a little bit of Cajun kick.
This recipe for simple Roasted Broccoli and Carrots is the easiest way to bring out their natural flavors and get the perfect texture.
This garlic butter cabbage stir fry is super simple and only has 3 basic ingredients. It’s really healthy, and kids love it too!
These Quick Pickled Red Onions come together in under 40 minutes! This recipe comes together with 4 simple ingredients and creates tangy, crispy red onions. They are perfect to add to tacos, rice bowls, or any Southwestern dish.
Say no more to greasy onion rings. These Healthy Onion Rings are baked in the oven with less oil, less fat, and less mess.
These marinated heirloom tomatoes capture the flavor of summer. With beautiful ripe tomatoes and a bright, savory vinaigrette, they’re a delicious side for hot dogs.
This fresh and flavorful Strawberry Spinach Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing is packed with juicy strawberries, salty feta cheese, crunchy walnuts, and tender spinach. This healthy salad is an easy way to add leafy greens to your diet!
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