Healthy Christmas buffet recipes

Our honey-roast beetroot is lovely hot or cold, and even better a day later when flavours have developed. Enjoy as a Sunday roast side dish or as part of a picnic spread

A rustic and warm root vegetable salad with creamy dressing and lots of healthy watercress leaves - great for a buffet

These Mexican inspired party nibbles are filled with spicy chipotle chicken and peppers - make ahead for fuss-free entertaining

Add a bit of seasonal spirit to your chickpea bites with fruit and nuts. Serve with a creamy yogurt dip and fresh coriander

A sweet, crunchy cabbage dish with a superhealthy boost of vitamin C

Who says party food can't be healthy? Enjoy this selection of dips – featuring beetroot, butternut squash and caramelised onion – alongside veg crudités and breadsticks

A delicious filling yet low-calorie starter

Savour sharp, sweet flavours in this exotic avocado salad

Peas and ham don't just partner well in soup - try them together in a fresh, minty salad platter, great for a buffet party

This braised cabbage side is a super healthy and versatile dish with a rich, deep-red colour enhanced by the addition of the Port

Buy ready-shaped corn tortillas to save time with these easy, healthy seafood canapés - perfect for a party or buffet spread

This coleslaw uses a vinaigrette instead of mayonnaise to create a super healthy veggie salad dish

This earthy and vegetarian rice pilaf is good for feeding a crowd, so works well on a buffet table

Make the dressing for this super healthy salad in a jar and keep leftovers in the fridge for during the week

If you're keen to rustle up lighter party nibbles for a celebration, these low-calorie beetroot tartines with pastrami or mackerel are ideal

Top pieces of cucumber and blue cheese with grapes and pomegranates for these party nibbles and you'll have two takes on a healthy, low-calorie snack

Serve these chicken and prawn canapés with drinks when you're entertaining. They're not only tasty but healthy and low-fat too

Are you entertaining? Double up on party nibbles using eggs that are stuffed with either salmon and dill, or a chorizo crumb. They're tasty and healthy too

Make these easy stuffed dates as a canapé, or for after-dinner nibbles. Ideal for when you have lots of mouths to feed or looking for a new way to enjoy dates for Iftar

Use up leftover cranberry sauce in this healthy salad. Add a can of cannellini beans if you want to bulk it up

Roast pumpkin with plenty of garlic then blitz into a Moroccan-style dip with spicy harissa and sesame paste