Food Recipe Collections & Favorites 15 Easy Side Dishes for Kebabs By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 17, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Christopher Baker Round out your chicken skewers or shish kebab meal with these great, easy recipes for side dishes for kebabs. Whether you're making chicken kebabs, lamb skewers, or doing your own take on the classic kebab, these side dishes will complement your meal nicely. Kebabs are a great summer food option because they're light, fresh, and traditionally grilled. Because the main course—the humble kebab—is on the lighter side, you want your kebab sides to be light, too. That's why we've chosen salads, couscous, and more dishes that bring plenty of flavor and fresh ingredients without feeling heavy to pair with a kebab dinner. Whether you're craving veggies, a nice salad, or something a little more hearty—but never heavy—there's a great, easy side dish for kebabs here for you. 01 of 15 Pluot Tabbouleh Greg DuPree This traditional tabbouleh calls for parsley and English cucumber for a fresh, nutritious side dish. Get the recipe: Pluot Tabbouleh 02 of 15 Lemony Chopped Salad With Pita Victor Protasio The red wine vinegar add a zestiness that's balanced out by the sweet, crisp cucumbers. Get the recipe: Lemony Chopped Salad With Pita 03 of 15 Moroccan Couscous Salad Greg DuPree You can make this salad a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Get the recipe: Moroccan Couscous Salad 04 of 15 Swiss Chard With Chickpeas and Couscous John Kernick For added flavor, try cooking the couscous in equal parts water and chicken broth. Get the recipe: Swiss Chard With Chickpeas and Couscous 05 of 15 Toasted Israeli Couscous With Corn and Herbs Greg DuPree There's barely any cooking required in this kebab side dish recipe—just fold sauteed onions and corn into the couscous while it's still warm, then add toppings the next day before serving. Get the recipe: Toasted Israeli Couscous With Corn and Herbs 06 of 15 Spiced Rice With Crispy Chickpeas Caitlin Bensel Starring nutrient-dense chickpeas, this side dish is loaded with protein. Get the recipes: Spiced Rice With Crispy Chickpeas 07 of 15 Tomato, Corn, and Red Cabbage Salad Paul Sirisalee This no-cook salad features raw corn, which provides a crisp, juicy pop of sweetness to complement your kebabs. Get the recipe: Tomato, Corn, and Red Cabbage Salad 08 of 15 Spinach and Radish Salad With Feta Greg DuPree Roast the bread pieces alongside the bacon to allow its meaty saltiness to infuse the croutons. Get the recipe: Spinach and Radish Salad With Feta 09 of 15 Peach and Arugula Salad With Burrata Greg DuPree Crunchy almonds and salty burrata bring this simple salad to life. Get the recipe: Peach and Arugula Salad With Burrata 10 of 15 Green Salad With Cornichon Vinaigrette Victor Protasio The punchy vinaigrette dressing complements the chopped cornichons and mixed baby greens as well as it adds to your kebabs. Get the recipe: Green Salad With Cornichon Vinaigrette 11 of 15 Herb Potato Salad Anna Williams Give potato salad a lighter twist with this side for kebabs, which calls for your choice of fresh herbs and whole-grain mustard for plenty of flavor without heavy mix-ins. Get the recipe: Herb Potato Salad 12 of 15 Pea-Mint Pesto Fusilli Jennifer Causey For extra flavor, try adding a handful of fresh herbs before serving, such as mint, basil, or cilantro. Get the recipe: Pea-Mint Pesto Fusilli 13 of 15 Sesame-Ginger Potato Salad Greg DuPree This potato salad looks simple, but the added flavors—including fish sauce, fresh ginger, and zesty lime—makes it outstanding. Get the recipe: Sesame-Ginger Potato Salad 14 of 15 Zucchini Tzatziki Slaw Greg DuPree Use zucchini in a new way by mixing it with shredded cabbage, pumpkin seeds, and honey in this kebab side dish. Get the recipe: Zucchini Tzatziki Slaw 15 of 15 Minted Watermelon Salad Christopher Baker Fresh watermelon and mint add a fruity zing to your kebabs. Get the recipe: Minted Watermelon Salad Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit