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16 Easy Side Dishes for Kebabs

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By Real Simple Editors Updated June 24, 2020
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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 or an easy kebab recipe, these side dishes will complement your meal nicely.

Kebabs make a great summer food 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. 

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Spinach Tabbouleh

Sides for kebabs - Spinach tabbouleh salad
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Traditional tabbouleh calls for parsley, but this recipe swaps in spinach for a fresh, nutritious variation.

Get the recipe: Spinach Tabbouleh

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Greens With Radishes and Snap Peas

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

Get the recipe: Greens With Radishes and Snap Peas

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Couscous Salad With Grapes and Feta

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

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Couscous With Roasted Red Peppers, Feta, and Mint

Sides for kebabs - Couscous salad with feta
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For added flavor, try cooking the couscous in equal parts water and chicken broth.

Get the recipe: Couscous With Roasted Red Peppers, Feta, and Mint

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Couscous With Carrots, Spinach, and Pistachios

Sides for kebabs - Couscous salad with carrots and spinach
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There's barely any cooking required in this kebab side dish recipe—just fold carrots, spinach, and nuts into the couscous while it's still warm.

Get the recipe: Couscous With Carrots, Spinach, and Pistachios

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Curried Tomatoes and Chickpeas

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

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Tomato, Corn, and Red Cabbage Salad

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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

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Bibb, Radish, and Pine Nut Salad

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

Get the recipe: Bibb, Radish, and Pine Nut Salad

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Spinach Salad With Bacon and Croutons

Sides for kebabs - Spinach and bacon salad
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Roast the bread pieces alongside the bacon to allow its meaty saltiness to infuse the croutons.

Get the recipe: Spinach Salad With Bacon and Croutons

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Herb Salad Mix With Tomatoes, Pepper, and Feta

Sides for kebabs - Tomato, Pepper, Feta Salad
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Crunchy pita chips and salty Feta bring this simple salad to life.

Get the recipe: Herb Salad Mix With Tomatoes, Pepper, and Feta

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Red Leaf, Roasted Red Pepper, and Pecorino Salad

Sides for kebabs - red pepper and pecorino salad
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The slightly sweet honey-mustard dressing complements the briny capers and sharp pecorino cheese as well as it adds to your kebabs.

Get the recipe: Red Leaf, Roasted Red Pepper, and Pecorino Salad

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Herb Potato Salad

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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

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Snap Peas With Cucumber and Ginger

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

Get the recipe: Snap Peas With Cucumber and Ginger

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Bibb and Radish Salad With Buttermilk Dressing

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

Get the recipe: Bibb and Radish Salad With Buttermilk Dressing

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Grilled Zucchini Salad With Lemon and Scallions

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Simply grilled summer squash gets a lift from sliced scallions, lemon juice, and crushed red pepper in this kebab side dish.

Get the recipe: Grilled Zucchini Salad With Lemon and Scallions

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Tangy Red Cabbage Slaw

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Fresh orange juice and lime juice add a citrus zing.

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    1 of 16 Spinach Tabbouleh
    2 of 16 Greens With Radishes and Snap Peas
    3 of 16 Couscous Salad With Grapes and Feta
    4 of 16 Couscous With Roasted Red Peppers, Feta, and Mint
    5 of 16 Couscous With Carrots, Spinach, and Pistachios
    6 of 16 Curried Tomatoes and Chickpeas
    7 of 16 Tomato, Corn, and Red Cabbage Salad
    8 of 16 Bibb, Radish, and Pine Nut Salad
    9 of 16 Spinach Salad With Bacon and Croutons
    10 of 16 Herb Salad Mix With Tomatoes, Pepper, and Feta
    11 of 16 Red Leaf, Roasted Red Pepper, and Pecorino Salad
    12 of 16 Herb Potato Salad
    13 of 16 Snap Peas With Cucumber and Ginger
    14 of 16 Bibb and Radish Salad With Buttermilk Dressing
    15 of 16 Grilled Zucchini Salad With Lemon and Scallions
    16 of 16 Tangy Red Cabbage Slaw

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