What to Serve with Tabbouleh – 9 Easy and Delicious Sides

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I thought I was in a dream when my godmother asked me to make tabbouleh for her. At first, I was like, what’s that? Is that even a real thing?

The unreal thing became a real thing to me when I started to make it. Tabbouleh is a Levantine vegetarian meal consisting of finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, and various other ingredients.

It’s bright, flavorful, and perfect for a summer day.

But what really makes tabbouleh special is its ability to take on so many different flavors. My godmother was gracious enough to let me add my own spin to the dish, and I’ve been making it ever since.

One of the things I love about tabbouleh is that there are endless possibilities for what you can serve with it.

Here are a few of my favorite side dishes to serve with tabbouleh:

Tabbouleh go-with:

  1. Grilled Lemon Chicken
  2. Sauteed Mushrooms
  3. Mashed Potatoes
  4. Roast Beef or Turkey
  5. Sauteed Green Beans
  6. Roasted Cauliflower
  7. Mac and Cheese
  8. Chicken Shawarma
  9. Fried Rice in Butter and Garlic

Grilled Lemon Chicken

This yummy chicken dish is perfect for a summer BBQ. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices. Then it’s grilled to perfection.

The acidity of the lemon juice pairs perfectly with the brightness of the tabbouleh. And the savory flavors of the chicken complement the herbs in the tabbouleh perfectly.

I stumbled on this dish when I was trying to find a way to use up some leftover chicken. I grilled the chicken and then added it to my tabbouleh. It was so good that I’ve been making it ever since.

It may seem too simple to be true, but sometimes the simplest dishes are the best.

Sauteed Mushrooms

Sauteed mushrooms are a great way to add some extra flavor and texture to your tabbouleh.

I like to use a mix of different mushrooms for this dish. I usually use button mushrooms, portobello mushrooms, and shiitake mushrooms.

What I’ve learned so far is that this dish will come out so much better if you do not overcook the mushrooms. You want them to be tender but not mushy.

My favorite thing about sauteed mushrooms is how versatile they are. You can use them as a topping for tabbouleh, or you can add them to the tabbouleh itself.

I usually add them to the tabbouleh right before I serve it. This way, they’re still nice and crispy.

This dish is also great as a topping for grilled chicken or fish. In this way, I love it a thousand times more.

Mashed Potatoes