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    Best Sides For Soup

    Published: Aug 17, 2023 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    Looking for the best sides for soup? We've got you! These side dishes for soup are perfect for any day. You can enjoy a complete meal in no time! From salads and sandwiches to patties and much more, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

    Looking for the best sides for soup? We've got you! These side dishes for soup are perfect for any day. You can enjoy a complete meal in no time!
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    Best Sides For Soup

    Grilled Stuffed Mushrooms

    Grilled Stuffed Mushrooms
    These delicious grilled stuffed mushrooms are ready in 30 minutes. Stuffed with 3 types of cheese and spinach, this is a crowd pleasing appetizer!
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    These delicious grilled stuffed mushrooms are ready in 30 minutes. Stuffed with 3 types of cheese and spinach, this is a crowd pleasing appetizer!

    Mediterranean Orzo Salad Recipe

    Mediterranean Orzo Salad Recipe
    Ready in 30 minutes, this Mediterranean orzo salad has all the flavors you love. It's made with fresh ingredients and creamy feta cheese.
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    Overhead shot of Mediterranean orzo salad.
    Overhead shot of Mediterranean orzo salad.

    Best Cucumber Sandwich Recipe

    Best Cucumber Sandwich Recipe
    Ready in 15 minutes, this cucumber sandwich is like no other. Forget about cream cheese, the combination of feta, walnut and herbs takes this classic sandwich to a whole new level.
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    Ready in 15 minutes, this cucumber sandwich is like no other. Forget about cream cheese, the combination of feta, walnut and herbs takes this classic sandwich to a whole new level.
    Ready in 15 minutes, this cucumber sandwich is like no other. Forget about cream cheese, the combination of feta, walnut and herbs takes this classic sandwich to a whole new level.

    Burrata with Tomatoes and Peach

    Burrata with Tomatoes and Peach
    Creamy burrata with tomatoes and peaches present a delightful combination of flavors, ready in just 10 minutes. I drizzle it with balsamic glaze and serve it with crusty toasted bread as a salad or an appetizer. This dish is the perfect addition to any table!
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    Creamy burrata with tomatoes and peaches present a delightful combination of flavors, ready in just 10 minutes. I drizzle it with balsamic glaze and serve it with crusty toasted bread as a salad or an appetizer. This dish is the perfect addition to any table!

    Mediterranean Mezze Platter

    Mediterranean Mezze Platter
    A tasty mezze platter is a cornerstone of any Mediterranean party. Learn how easy it is to build a Mediterranean mezze platter in just 10 minutes that will impress your guests and delight your taste buds!
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    A tasty mezze platter is a cornerstone of any Mediterranean party. Learn how easy it is to build a Mediterranean mezze platter in just 10 minutes that will impress your guests and delight your taste buds!

    Salmon Croquette Recipe Mediterranean Style

    Salmon Croquette Recipe Mediterranean Style
    Salmon croquettes may sound fancy but they're so easy to make. This salmon croquettes recipe is an easy way to use up leftover salmon and make it into a delicious appetizer or light dinner. 
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    Salmon croquettes may sound fancy but they're so easy to make. This salmon croquettes recipe is an easy way to use up leftover salmon and make it into a delicious appetizer or light dinner.

    Eggplant Caponata Recipe

    Eggplant Caponata Recipe
    Eggplant caponata is an easy recipe that's full of flavor. This vegetarian eggplant recipe is made with fresh vegetables and is very simple to make. 
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    Eggplant caponata is an easy recipe that's full of flavor. This vegetarian eggplant recipe is made with fresh vegetables and is very simple to make.

    Kashke Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Dip)

    Kashke Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Dip)
    Kashke bademjan is a simple Persian eggplant dip that is made with a handful of ingredients. This tasty vegetarian dip is full of amazing flavors and makes for a perfect appetizer!
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    Kashke bademjan is a simple Persian eggplant dip that is made with a handful of ingredients. This tasty vegetarian dip is full of amazing flavors and makes for a perfect appetizer!

    Greek Potatoes Recipe

    Greek Potatoes Recipe
    These Greek potatoes are probably going to be the best roasted potatoes you've ever had. Give roasted potatoes a Mediterranean twist by making them Greek style with garlic, herbs and lots of lemon!
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    Greek potatoes.

    Sauteed Spinach Recipe (Turkish Style)

    Sauteed Spinach Recipe (Turkish Style)
    This is the best way to make sauteed spinach! This Turkish style spinach recipe is ready in 30 minutes and is so flavorful. Topped with yogurt sauce and spiced butter, this sauteed spinach recipe results in a tasty appetizer or side dish.
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    sauteed spinach Turkish style topped with yogurt and Aleppo pepper.
    sauteed spinach Turkish style topped with yogurt and Aleppo pepper.

    Ensalada Rusa (Russian salad - Olivier Salad)

    Ensalada Rusa (Russian salad - Olivier Salad)
    Here's an easy recipe for ensalada rusa - or, as many call it, Russian salad or Olivier salad. This creamy potato salad is full of vegetables and tastes great. Follow along to learn more about this popular salad and its variations.
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    Ensalada rusa aka Russian salad aka Olivier salad.
    Ensalada rusa aka Russian salad aka Olivier salad.

    Turkish White Bean Salad

    Turkish White Bean Salad
    This Turkish white bean salad is ready in just 10 minutes. It's an easy and tasty side dish that pairs nicely with many Mediterranean flavors.
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    White bean salad piyaz.
    Turkish white bean salad known as piyaz.

    Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower Salad

    Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower Salad
    Roasted cauliflower salad with Mediterranean spices is so flavorful and easy to make. The cauliflower is seasoned with warm spices and roasted to perfection, then topped with a zesty yogurt dressing, making every bite extra delicious.
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    Roasted cauliflower salad with Mediterranean spices is so flavorful and easy to make. The cauliflower is seasoned with warm spices and roasted to perfection, then topped with a zesty yogurt dressing, making every bite extra delicious.

    Mediterranean Healthy Egg Salad Recipe (No Mayo!)

    Mediterranean Healthy Egg Salad Recipe (No Mayo!)
    Enjoy this healthy egg salad with a Mediterranean twist that's ready in 20 minutes. This no mayo version gets its bright flavors from herbs, olives and zesty feta.
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    Mediterranean healthy egg salad.
    Mediterranean healthy egg salad.

    Turkish Bulgur Salad (Kisir)

    Turkish Bulgur Salad (Kisir) with Video
    An easy bulgur salad recipe that's perfect for any day. Made with bulgur, olive oil and herbs, this salad in ready in less than 30 minutes!
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    An easy bulgur salad recipe that's perfect for any day. Made with bulgur, olive oil and herbs, this salad in ready in less than 30 minutes!

    Healthy Mediterranean Tuna Salad Recipe

    Healthy Mediterranean Tuna Salad Recipe
    Ditch the mayonnaise and try this Mediterranean tuna salad. This no mayo tuna salad is packed with delicious ingredients like artichokes and herbs. 

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    Ditch the mayonnaise and try this Mediterranean tuna salad. This no mayo tuna salad is packed with delicious ingredients like artichokes and herbs.

    Best Loaded Hummus Recipe

    Best Loaded Hummus Recipe
    This loaded hummus recipe with all the fixings is ready in 15 minutes! Creamy hummus is topped with delicious toppings and served with pita!
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    This loaded hummus recipe with all the fixings is ready in 15 minutes! Creamy hummus is topped with delicious toppings and served with pita!

    Shrimp Cakes with Zesty Avocado Sauce

    Shrimp Cakes with Zesty Avocado Sauce
    Shrimp cakes are easy and very delicious. Learn how to make these tasty shrimp patties using fresh ingredients and serve with a zesty avocado dipping sauce for maximum flavor. 
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    Shrimp cakes are easy and very delicious. Learn how to make these tasty shrimp patties using fresh ingredients and serve with a zesty avocado dipping sauce for maximum flavor.

    Turkish Borek Recipe (Sigara Borek)

    Turkish Borek Recipe (Sigara Borek)
    Borek is a Turkish savory crunchy pastry filled with different fillings such as cheese or potatoes. Learn how to make Turkish borek recipe by watching our step-by-step video and tutorial. They are perfect as a midday snack or for breakfast and you can make them in advance and freeze them for later. 
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    Borek is a Turkish savory crunchy pastry filled with different fillings such as cheese or potatoes. Learn how to make Turkish borek recipe by watching our step-by-step video and tutorial. They are perfect as a midday snack or for breakfast and you can make them in advance and freeze them for later.

    Turkish Homemade Potato Salad (Patates Salatasi)

    Turkish Homemade Potato Salad (Patates Salatasi)
    Learn how to make homemade potato salad Turkish style. This no mayo potato salad is flavored with fresh herbs and delicious spices. 

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    Learn how to make homemade potato salad Turkish style. This no mayo potato salad is flavored with fresh herbs and delicious spices.

    Grilled Eggplant Sandwich

    Grilled Eggplant Sandwich
    Grilled eggplant sandwich is the perfect lunch. This sandwich is made with grilled eggplants, olives, onions, capers, hummus and other delicious ingredients. 

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    Grilled eggplant sandwich is the perfect lunch. This sandwich is made with grilled eggplants, olives, onions, capers, hummus and other delicious ingredients.

    Middle Eastern Eggplant Recipe

    Middle Eastern Eggplant Recipe
    This is a great Middle Eastern eggplant recipe to always keep on hand. Perfectly roasted eggplant is served with a stunning tahini yogurt sauce and pomegranate arils. It's perfect as a side dish or an impressive appetizer!
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    This is a great Middle Eastern eggplant recipe to always keep on hand. Perfectly roasted eggplant is served with a stunning tahini yogurt sauce and pomegranate arils. It's perfect as a side dish or an impressive appetizer!

    Fried Eggplant Recipe with Tomatoes

    Fried Eggplant Recipe with Tomatoes
    Fried eggplant with tomatoes are the easiest side dish. Fresh eggplant and tomatoes fried to perfection and are topped with crispy garlic.
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    Fried eggplant with tomatoes are the easiest side dish. Fresh eggplant and tomatoes fried to perfection and are topped with crispy garlic.

    Pan Con Tomate (Spanish Tomato Bread)

    Pan Con Tomate (Spanish Tomato Bread)
    Pan con tomate is a Spanish tomato bread from Catalonia. It calls for 4 ingredients and is ready in 15 minutes. Crusty bread and fresh tomatoes make this Spanish tapa very delicious.
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    Pan con tomate is a Spanish tomato bread from Catalonia. It calls for 4 ingredients and is ready in 15 minutes. Crusty bread and fresh tomatoes make this Spanish tapa very delicious.

    Gozleme recipe (Turkish Stuffed Flatbread)

    Gozleme recipe (Turkish Stuffed Flatbread)
    Gozleme is a delicious Turkish flatbread stuffed with different fillings such as potatoes and spinach. Watch the video to learn how to make this classic Turkish recipe. 
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    Gozleme is a delicious Turkish flatbread stuffed with different fillings such as potatoes and spinach. Watch the video to learn how to make this classic Turkish recipe.

    Turkish Vegan Lentil Meatballs (Mercimek Köftesi)

    Turkish Vegan Lentil Balls (Mercimek Köftesi)
    These vegan lentil meatballs are a Turkish classic. Made with red lentils and bulgur, these meatballs are usually served with lettuce and herbs. 
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    Vegan Turkish lentil meatballs are usually served with lettuce.
    These vegan lentil meatballs are a Turkish classic. Made with red lentils and bulgur, these meatballs are usually served with lettuce and herbs.

    Spanish Tortilla Recipe

    Spanish Tortilla Recipe
    This Spanish tortilla recipe is a classic. Also known as tortilla espanola, this easy Spanish potato omelette is so easy yet very satisfying. You're only four ingredients and a skillet away from one of the most popular Spanish dishes! 
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    This Spanish tortilla recipe is a classic. Also known as tortilla espanola, this easy Spanish potato omelette is so easy yet very satisfying. You're only four ingredients and a skillet away from one of the most popular Spanish dishes!

    Avocado Caprese Sandwich Recipe

    Avocado Caprese Sandwich Recipe
    Caprese sandwich with avocado is perfect for weekdays. You can make this sandwich with just a few ingredients in only 15 minutes.
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    Caprese sandwich with avocado is perfect for weekdays. You can make this sandwich with just a few ingredients in only 15 minutes.

    Easy Spanakopita Recipe (Greek Spinach Pie)

    Easy Spanakopita Recipe (Greek Spinach Pie)
    Here is a classic spanakopita recipe. This Greek spinach pie is made with phyllo dough, spinach and feta. It's packed with so much flavor. One slice is never enough! Be sure to check out our step by step tutorial and video. 
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    Here is a classic spanakopita recipe. This Greek spinach pie is made with phyllo dough, spinach and feta. It's packed with so much flavor. One slice is never enough! Be sure to check out our step by step tutorial and video.

    Persian Potato Patties (Kuku Sibzamini)

    Persian Potato Patties (Kuku Sibzamini)
    These potato patties are crispy on the outside and creamy and soft on the inside. Serve these homemade potato patties as an appetizer or a light meal. 
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    kuku sibzamini.

    Greek Oven Baked Fries

    Greek Oven Baked Fries
    These Greek oven baked fries are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They're topped with feta and served with homemade tzatziki.
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    These Greek oven baked fries are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They're topped with feta and served with homemade tzatziki.

    Easy Salmon Patties Recipe

    Easy Salmon Patties Recipe
    This recipe for Alaska salmon patties is perfect for using up leftover salmon. Flaky and tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, try these salmon patties when you're looking for a delicious new way to enjoy your favorite fish! 
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    This recipe for Alaska salmon patties is perfect for using up leftover salmon. Flaky and tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, try these salmon patties when you're looking for a delicious new way to enjoy your favorite fish!

    Beet Salad with Feta and Zaatar

    Beet Salad Recipe With Feta and Zaatar
    This beet salad is colorful and so easy to make. The addition of feta and zaatar makes this salad a delicious choice, perfect for any gathering.
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    This beet salad is colorful and so easy to make. The addition of feta and zaatar makes this salad a delicious choice, perfect for any gathering.

    Roast Beef Sliders Recipe

    Roast Beef Sliders Recipe
    Roast beef sliders are the perfect game day food! Layers of roast beef and cheese between Hawaiian rolls are topped with the most delicious spread and cooked to perfection. 
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    Roast beef sliders are the perfect game day food! Layers of roast beef and cheese between Hawaiian rolls are topped with the most delicious spread and cooked to perfection.

    Best Cauliflower Fritters Recipe

    Best Cauliflower Fritters Recipe
    Ready in 30 minutes, these cauliflower fritters are packed with Mediterranean spices and herbs. Serve with some salad and bread for a complete lunch or dinner.
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    cauliflower fritters.
    cauliflower fritters.

    Easy Flatbread Pizza Recipe

    Easy Flatbread Pizza Recipe
    Ready in 30 minutes, flatbread pizza is such an easy option for lunch or dinner. With so many options for toppings, this recipe will please the whole family!
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    Flatbread pizza.
    Flatbread pizza.

    Best Ever Turkey Pesto Panini

    Best Ever Turkey Pesto Panini
    Here is a delicious turkey pesto panini that’s perfect for summer! It’s ideal for a light lunch and can be ready in minutes.
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    turkey pesto panini.

    Turkish Zucchini Fritters Recipe Mucver

    Turkish Zucchini Fritters Recipe Mucver
    Mucver or zucchini fritters is a classic Turkish dish that's ready in 30 minutes. This recipe calls for fresh zucchini and herbs and it's very simple to make. 
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    Overhead shot of mucver Turkish zucchini Fritters.
    Overhead shot of mucver Turkish zucchini Fritters.

    Best Chicken Kofta Recipe

    Best Chicken Kofta Recipe
    Easy juicy chicken kofta made with chicken breast, herbs and spices. It's perfect for dinner with various sides such as green salad or rice.
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    chicken kofta recipe
    chicken kofta recipe

    Best Caprese Pizza Recipe (Video)

    Best Caprese Pizza Recipe (Video)
    Caprese pizza is an easy dinner ready in 30 minutes. Made with homemade basil oil, tomatoes and mozzarella, this pizza is a crowd pleaser. Watch the video for a complete tutorial. 
    Check out this recipe
    Caprese pizza is an easy dinner ready in 30 minutes. Made with homemade basil oil, tomatoes and mozzarella, this pizza is a crowd pleaser. Watch the video for a complete tutorial.

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    Looking for the best sides for soup? We've got you! These side dishes for soup are perfect for any day. You can enjoy a complete meal in no time!

    Best Sides For Soup

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    Looking for the best sides for soup? We've got you! These side dishes for soup are perfect for any day. You can enjoy a complete meal in no time! From salads and sandwiches to patties and much more, there's something for everyone to enjoy!
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Mediterranean, middle eastern
    Servings 4
    Calories 275 kcal

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    • You can make many of these side dished in advance, each recipe includes specific instructions.
    • If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container and refrigerate for 2 to 4 days.

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    Calories: 275kcal
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    1. Chenee

      August 18, 2023 at 8:09 am

      5 stars
      Soup and salad is my absolute favorite. I am especially excited to try the beet salad!

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    2. Kim

      August 18, 2023 at 8:06 am

      5 stars
      I am obsessed with soup in the fall and winter months. These options look so good. There are quite a few of them I'd like to try.

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    3. Anthony

      August 18, 2023 at 7:57 am

      5 stars
      Wow so many great ideas! I eat soup for dinner all the time - think I am gonna to try the middle eastern eggplant with pomegranates first - looks so good

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    4. Jacqueline Debono

      August 18, 2023 at 7:47 am

      5 stars
      I'm always looking for ideas of what to serve with soup which somehow never seems to be enough on its own. Some delicious ideas in this collection. Going to start with the Spanish omelette!

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    5. Sisley

      August 18, 2023 at 7:29 am

      5 stars
      I never think of having sides with soup but I feel so inspired now. I don't know which reecipe to try first.

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