16 Easy Side Dishes for Kebabs

Levi Brown

Looking to round out your skewers? Stick with these recipes for simple, fresh sides.

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Couscous With Roasted Red Peppers, Feta, and Mint

Levi Brown

For added flavor, try cooking the couscous in equal parts water and chicken broth.

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Couscous Salad With Grapes and Feta

Kana Okada

You can make this salad a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator.

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Couscous With Carrots, Spinach, and Pistachios

Levi Brown

There’s barely any cooking required in this recipe—just fold carrots, spinach, and nuts into the couscous while it’s still warm.

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Spinach Tabbouleh

Christopher Baker

Traditional tabbouleh calls for parsley, but this recipe swaps in spinach for a fresh, nutritious variation.

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Curried Tomatoes and Chickpeas

Paul Sirisalee

Starring nutrient-dense chickpeas, this side dish is loaded with protein.

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Tomato, Corn, and Red Cabbage Salad

Paul Sirisalee

This no-cook salad features raw corn, which provides a crisp, juicy pop of sweetness.

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Grilled Zucchini Salad With Lemon and Scallions

Christopher Baker

Simply grilled summer squash gets a lift from sliced scallions, lemon juice, and crushed red pepper.

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Tangy Red Cabbage Slaw

Con Poulos

Fresh orange juice and lime juice add a citrus zing.

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Herb Potato Salad

Anna Williams

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Snap Peas With Cucumber and Ginger

For extra flavor, try adding a handful of fresh herbs before serving, such as mint, basil, or cilantro.

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Bibb and Radish Salad With Buttermilk Dressing

Christopher Baker

This salad looks simple, but the buttermilk dressing—made with mayonnaise, parsley, and garlic—makes it outstanding.

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Greens With Radishes and Snap Peas

Charles Masters

The radishes add a spiciness that’s balanced out by the sweet, crisp peas.

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Bibb, Radish, and Pine Nut Salad

Paul Sirisalee

Perk up this easy salad with toasted pine nuts for a nutty crunch.

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Spinach Salad With Bacon and Croutons

Paul Sirisalee

Roast the bread pieces alongside the bacon to allow its meaty saltiness to infuse the croutons.

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Herb Salad Mix With Tomatoes, Pepper, and Feta

Paul Sirisalee

Crunchy pita chips and salty Feta bring this simple salad to life.

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Red Leaf, Roasted Red Pepper, and Pecorino Salad

Paul Sirisalee

The slightly sweet honey-mustard dressing complements the briny capers and sharp pecorino cheese.

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16 Easy Side Dishes for Kebabs

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Couscous With Roasted Red Peppers, Feta, and Mint

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Couscous Salad With Grapes and Feta

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Couscous With Carrots, Spinach, and Pistachios

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Spinach Tabbouleh

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Curried Tomatoes and Chickpeas

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Tomato, Corn, and Red Cabbage Salad

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Grilled Zucchini Salad With Lemon and Scallions

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Tangy Red Cabbage Slaw

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Herb Potato Salad

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Snap Peas With Cucumber and Ginger

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Bibb and Radish Salad With Buttermilk Dressing

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Greens With Radishes and Snap Peas

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Bibb, Radish, and Pine Nut Salad

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Spinach Salad With Bacon and Croutons

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Herb Salad Mix With Tomatoes, Pepper, and Feta

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Red Leaf, Roasted Red Pepper, and Pecorino Salad

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