45+ Easy Side Dishes You’ll Love!
Nov 03, 2022, Updated Nov 30, 2023
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Easy side dishes that everyone loves. From salads and vegetables to rice and spreads, we have them all here for you to check out. Serve these side dishes with a simple meal or for your next gathering. These tried and true recipes are delicious, healthy and easy to make.
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Vegetable side dishes
Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Oven baked sweet potato fries are crispy, easy to make and delicious. With a few tips and tricks, you can make the best sweet potato fries in oven.
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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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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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Panzanella (Tuscan Tomato and Bread Salad)
Panzanella (Tuscan Tomato and Bread Salad)
Learn how to make panzanella salad using a handful of ingredients. Ready in 30 minutes, this panzanella recipe is perfect for hot summer days!
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Grilled Caprese Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Grilled Caprese Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Grilled caprese stuffed zucchini boats are easy and delicious. Learn to fill zucchinis with pesto, cheese and tomatoes to make the perfect dish.
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Beet Salad Recipe 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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Briam – Greek roasted vegetables
Briam Greek Roasted Vegetables
Briam is a Greek roasted vegetables dish cooked in olive oil. This easy and delicious recipe is made with just a few ingredients and is vegan, low carb and gluten free.
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Roasted Radishes Recipe
Roasted radishes are tender, delicious and perfect for a vegetarian side dish. This 30-minute recipe is easy to follow and will turn you into a radish lover!
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Grilled asparagus with lemon tahini sauce
Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Tahini Sauce
Grilled asparagus – ready in just 15 minutes – is an ideal side dish for your summer grilling. Crisp on the outside with a smokey flavor, this tasty recipe is an easy way to add healthy veggies to your barbeque spread.
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Quick Pickled Cabbage Recipe
This is the only pickled cabbage recipe you need! You'll only need 3 ingredients and 15 minutes to make this crunchy and tangy condiment. Use it in wraps, sandwiches, bowls and so much more.
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Mediterranean roasted vegetables
Mediterranean Oven Roasted Vegetables
Mediterranean style oven roasted vegetables are so simple, yet hearty and delicious. They make for a wonderful side dish that's packed with flavor.
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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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Roasted butternut squash with honey and lemon
Best Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe with Honey and Lemon
Roasted butternut squash makes an elegant side dish for any occasion. Butternut squash cubes are tossed with olive oil and warm spices and roasted until caramelized, then topped with honey, lemon and cilantro.
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Mediterranean grilled vegetables
Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables
Here is an easy Mediterranean grilled vegetables recipe with so much flavor! These grilled vegetables are served with a zesty dressing and make a delicious side dish.
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Lemon garlic oven roasted brussel sprouts
Roasted Brussel Sprouts Recipe with Garlic and Lemon
This roasted brussel sprouts recipe is easy and ready in 20 minutes. They're crispy and seasoned with lemon and garlic, making a delicious side dish that everyone loves.
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Fasolakia (Greek Green Beans)
Fasolakia is a Greek green bean recipe that proves that green beans need not be bland. Tender green beans braised in olive oil and tomato make this a mouthwatering vegetarian and gluten free main or side dish.
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Roasted sweet potatoes with rosemary and pomegranate
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Rosemary and Pomegranate
Roasted sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish. They're made with spices and olive oil, then roasted to perfection until caramelized.
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Turkish Zucchini Stew Recipe
This Turkish zucchini stew is hearty, healthy and so easy to make. It's made in one pot and is ready in just 30 minutes.
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Easy Ratatouille Recipe
Ratatouille is a hearty and healthy French dish that's packed with flavor. This recipe is made with hearty summer vegetables that you may already have on hand.
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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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Salads as side dishes
The Best Mediterranean Salad Recipe
This Mediterranean salad is loaded with fresh vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes and herbs. This fresh salad is flavored with a delicious dressing.
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Turkish Sumac Onions Recipe
Turkish sumac onions are ready in 10 minutes and make an ideal companion to a wide variety of dishes. Crispy red onions are marinated with lemon juice, sumac and herbs – all you need to add a lot of bright flavors to any dish!
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Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe
An easy couscous salad packed with Mediterranean flavors. This couscous salad recipe comes together in only 15 minutes and makes an amazing side dish.
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Salad Shirazi (Persian cucumber tomato salad)
Shirazi Salad (Persian Cucumber Tomato Salad)
Shirazi salad is a Persian cucumber tomato salad that's easy to prepare and packed with flavors. This classic Persian salad can be served with any main dish.
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Tabouli Salad
Tabouli, also known as tabbouleh, is a beautiful Middle Eastern salad that's very simple to make. Fresh tomatoes, and finely chopped herbs, mixed with bulgur, lemon juice, and olive oil, are the ingredients of this simple yet delicious salad. This salad is ready in 20 minutes.
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Mediterranean Corn Salad Recipe
This Mediterranean corn salad is easy, delicious ready in 10 minutes!. Drizzled with a zesty dressing, this is the perfect summer salad!
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Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad
This cucumber tomato feta salad is easy, simple ready in 10 minutes! It's made with just a few ingredients and is perfect for any day!
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Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad
This cucumber tomato avocado salad is perfect for any day of the week. This easy and tasty salad comes together in 15 minutes and is full of flavor thanks to sun dried tomatoes and olives.
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Turkish tomato salad Gavurdagi
Turkish Tomato Salad Gavurdagi
Turkish tomato salad made with fresh, plump tomatoes, cucumbers and crunchy walnuts is absolutely delicious. Flavored with pomegranate molasses and ready in 15 minutes, this is the perfect side dish.
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Roasted butternut squash salad with burrata and grapes
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Burrata and Grapes
Roasted butternut squash salad is a great fall salad recipe. With burrata, grapes, and a balsamic based vinaigrette, this salad will excite your taste buds!
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Green Goddess Salad Recipe
This viral TikTok green goddess salad is delicious! Ready in 15 minutes, this salad can be served as a side, dip or sandwich topping.
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Turkish Ezme Recipe
Ezme is a classic Turkish sauce, condiment and appetizer that’s usually served on the side of kebabs with some fresh bread. It’s ready in 10 minutes and is so delicious thanks to tomatoes, peppers and herbs.
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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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Mediterranean green bean salad
Mediterranean Green Bean Salad Recipe
Here's a green bean salad recipe with a Mediterranean twist that can be ready in 20 minutes. Topped with crispy shallots and feta, this salad is packed with a lot of bright flavors. This salad keeps well, so it's fine to make it ahead of time.
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Fattoush Salad Recipe
This authentic Lebanese fattoush salad is a Middle Eastern classic. Fresh chopped salad is flavored with crispy toasted pita and a bright, zesty dressing.
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Potato side dishes
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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Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes
Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes will be your next go-to side dish. This easy and simple recipe is buttery, creamy and bursting with roasted garlic flavor!
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Batata harra (Lebanese spicy potatoes)
Batata Harra (Lebanese Spicy Potatoes)
Batata harra is a spicy Middle Eastern potato side dish. It calls for just a few ingredients and is easy to make. Crispy and tender potatoes are tossed in a spicy garlic and cilantro sauce and finished with a squeeze of lemon.
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The Best Homemade Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
This cheesy scalloped potatoes recipe is a keeper. It's rich and creamy, with so much flavor and makes any meal so much better!
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Mediterranean Potato Salad
Mediterranean potato salad is so easy and simple. It’s made with only a few ingredients and is packed with flavor thanks to a homemade zaatar dressing.
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Rice side dishes
Turkish Rice Pilaf with Orzo Recipe
Turkish rice pilaf with orzo is a simple side dish you can serve with almost anything. It calls for only 4 ingredients and is ready in 30 minutes.
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Turkish Bulgur Pilaf Recipe
Turkish style bulgur pilaf is a classic hearty and healthy side dish dish that is very easy to make. It’s a great alternative to rice and can be served with many dishes.
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Spanakorizo Greek spinach rice recipe
Spanakorizo Greek Spinach Rice Recipe
Spanakorizo is a classic Greek spinach rice that's easy and comforting. You only need a few ingredients to make this delicious vegetarian recipe.
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Persian one pot tomato rice – Dami gojeh farangi
Persian One Pot Tomato Rice – Dami Gojeh Farangi
Persian tomato rice is an easy vegetarian dish full of amazing flavors. This one pot rice recipe uses very few ingredients and can be prepared in no time!
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Instant Pot Brown Rice Recipe
Instant pot brown rice is easy and absolutely no-fail. It includes less than 5 minutes of preparation and you will end up with delicious and fluffy brown rice every time.
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Greek Lemon Rice Recipe
This Greek lemon rice is ready in 30 minutes. The lemon and garlic add a lot of flavor to this Greek-inspired dish, which can be served on the side or as the main meal!
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Instant Pot White Rice Recipe
Instant pot white rice comes out perfectly every time. Learn how to make white rice in instant pot, the cooking time is only 5 minutes.
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Persian steamed white rice – Chelow
Persian Steamed White Rice – Chelow
Persian rice is the key element of Persian cuisine. This post will help you master the essential Persian rice with a crispy golden crust, known as tahdig.
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Easy Lebanese rice and vermicelli
Easy Lebanese Rice and Vermicelli
Lebanese rice with vermicelli is a classic Middle Eastern side dish made with only three ingredients. This is a simple and easy recipe that goes well with many dishes!
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Persian Dill Rice with Peas
Dill rice with peas is a vegan Persian recipe that is made in one pot with only 5 ingredients. This simple, aromatic side dish is ready in 30 minutes and is perfect for any occasion and you can serve it with chicken, beef or seafood.
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Sabzi polo (Persian herb rice)
Saffron Rice
Learn how to make the best fragrant saffron rice recipe in 30 minutes. It's fluffy with golden vibrant color, making it a unique addition to your table. This Persian deliciousness is simple and made with a handful of ingredients.
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Persian savory saffron cake – Tahchin
Persian Savory Saffron Cake – Tahchin
Tahchin is a classic Persian dish made with saffron rice and chicken layered and baked to perfection. Follow my recipe to learn how to make this classic savory saffron rice cake that'll be a showstopper at any gathering.
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Easy Side Dish Recipes You’ll Love
Easy side dishes that everyone loves. From salads and vegetables to rice and spreads, we have them all here for you to check out. Serve these side dishes with a simple meal or for your next gathering. These recipes are delicious, healthy and easy to make.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Make ahead: Read the instructions for each recipe for make ahead instructions.
- Storage: You can store most of these side dishes in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Check out each recipe for specific instructions.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I am always on the lookout for a good side dish recipe, so this is a fantastic resource. We loved the roasted butternut squash. Can’t wait to try more of these!