16 Easy Side Dishes for Kebabs

Couscous With Roasted Red Peppers, Feta, and Mint (kebab side dishes)

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

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Couscous With Roasted Red Peppers, Feta, and Mint

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

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Kana Okada

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Couscous Salad With Grapes and Feta

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

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Couscous With Carrots, Spinach, and Pistachios

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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Christopher Baker

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Spinach Tabbouleh

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

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Paul Sirisalee

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Curried Tomatoes and Chickpeas

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

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Paul Sirisalee

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Tomato, Corn, and Red Cabbage Salad

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

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Grilled Zucchini Salad With Lemon and Scallions

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

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Con Poulos

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Tangy Red Cabbage Slaw

Fresh orange juice and lime juice add a citrus zing.

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Anna Williams

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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

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Bibb and Radish Salad With Buttermilk Dressing

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

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Charles Masters

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Greens With Radishes and Snap Peas

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

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Paul Sirisalee

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Bibb, Radish, and Pine Nut Salad

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

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Paul Sirisalee

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Spinach Salad With Bacon and Croutons

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

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Herb Salad Mix With Tomatoes, Pepper, and Feta

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

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Red Leaf, Roasted Red Pepper, and Pecorino Salad

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

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