Kabobs aren’t complete without a delicious side dish and the healthy recipes below have got you covered!
Whether you’re making kabobs on the grill or in the oven these side dish ideas will turn them into an epic, well-rounded meal.

What to Serve with Kabobs
When I make kabobs for my family and friends, these are my go-to sides for serving a meal.
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Black Bean, Corn, & Avocado Salad
Super easy to make with canned beans, corn, and fresh avocado.
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Grilled Veggie Kabobs
Pair your protein kabobs with their BFFs: veggies! Which ones grill best, how to poke them, and all the tips so they turn out great.
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Oven Corn on the Cob
Have a full grill or cooking indoors? No problem. Make these easily inside.
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Garden Tomato Salad
A simple and delicious salad for when plump and juicy tomatoes are in season.
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Avocado and Shrimp Salad
Light, refreshing, and a super quick to make! A delicious side dish that will add summer time zest to your meal!
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Potato Salad with Sweet Potatoes
An epic salad you can make ahead and has a delicious dressing you're going to love. It's better than the classic.
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Fresh Bruschetta Salad
Combine juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and a balsamic drizzle into an epic side dish that pairs great with any protein!
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Cilantro Lime Rice
This delicious side takes plain rice a step further and is generous with the portions and flavor!
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Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice
Full of fresh flavors, light, and pairs great with every kabob you've got on the grill!
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Simple Cucumber Salad
This cilantro and cucumber salad has all the fresh flavors of summer in every bite.
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Mint Watermelon Salad
This summer staple is refreshing, delicious, and comes together really fast.
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Spiralized Zucchini & Tomatoes
A simple and light side dish that adds more veggies into your kabob meal.
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Southwest Quinoa Salad
A filling side dish that's easy to make ahead and is ready to be served when the kabobs come off the grill.
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Roasted Summer Vegetables
Whether you make these in the oven or a tray in the grill, these summer veggies are a total winner!
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Greek Panzanella Salad
A classic Italian chopped salad that has lots of crunchy texture and delicious flavor.
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Cobb Pasta Salad
Make everyone's favorite pasta salad ahead and have it ready to serve.
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Pico de Gallo + Chips
So good, you'll want the bowl to be bottomless and keep on coming!
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Parmesan Asparagus
Place this summer veggie on a grill pan and enjoy a delicious side dish in minutes.
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Italian Baked Beans
A classic summer BBQ side that's easy to make and tastes 100x better than plain canned beans.
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Fig Salad with Goat Cheese
Make your kebabs feel like a fancy meal with this simple and delicious side.
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Best Kabob Recipes
Now that you have your sides out of the way, try my Juicy Beef Kabobs, these incredible chicken skewers and don’t forget my perfect marinades for kabobs.
Nelly says
So many tasty ideas to serve with kabobs! My family loves grilling so these sides will be a must this summer!
Steph says
The avocado & shrimp salad turned out great, can’t wait to try these all out!
Gina Grayson says
These side salads are 10/10 and easy to flex with other foods my family likes. I loooooooved the Bruschetta & Antipasto ones, so now I have to try them all
Kathryn says
Yum!! All of these side dishes look amazing! Looking forward to giving these a try!