If you’re wondering what to serve with your mujadara, you’ve come to the right place.
In this article, I list 39 of the most popular side dishes for mujadara.
In a rush? Here’s the short answer.
The best side dishes to serve mujadara are onion rings, dill pickled radishes, and lemon roasted chicken. You can also serve a side of roasted beets, grilled salmon, and cucumber yogurt sauce. For lighter salad options, there’s a fattoush salad, a Shirazi salad, or a Lebanese cabbage salad.
Ready? Let’s jump right in.
Fattoush salad
Keep things light by pairing your mujadara with a salad.
The toasted pita chips add a satisfying crunch to this salad and its bright lemon vinaigrette brings a tangy flavor.
Psst… don’t skip the ground sumac in the dressing. It makes the salad with its uniquely floral notes.
For an extra sweet boost, add pomegranate molasses or fresh pomegranate seeds.
Why we love this recipe: it’s a tasty way to use up the veggies you have on hand.
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Fattoush salad
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Summer peach panzanella salad
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Lemon garlic baked chicken thighs
Looking for a quick and easy protein side?
Try these baked chicken thighs.
It’s a straightforward dish that packs a feisty flavor punch. With the key ingredient being the lemon juice and chicken broth marinade.
It keeps the chicken juicy while infusing it with a fresh flavor.
Why we love this recipe: it only takes 20 minutes to cook.
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Lemon garlic baked chicken thighs
Change the flavor
Baked balsamic chicken breast
Fire up the grill
Mediterranean grilled chicken breasts
Shirazi salad
Not feeling the Fattoush salad? What about a Shirazi salad instead?
It’s brimming with fresh summer flavors, similar to a Greek salad minus the cheese.
And the herbaceous and zesty dressing makes a great palate cleanser.
It’s quick and easy to make too! All you need is fifteen minutes.
Why we love this recipe: it’s naturally vegan.
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Shirazi salad
Make it simple
Tomato salad
Make it fruity
Mango salad
Onion rings
Onion rings are a crunchy family favorite you can’t go far wrong with.
And these deep-fried golden rings make an excellent appetizer or topper for mujadara.
For a bit of heat, throw some paprika into your batter.
And if you want a sweeter-tasting onion ring, use Vidalia onions (if they’re in season).
Psst… don’t skip the creamy ranch dressing.
Why we love this recipe: you only need four main ingredients.
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Onion rings
Make it easy
Onion strings
Try a different veggie
Crispy baked zucchini chips
Pickled radish
Add a vibrant splash of pink to your mujadara with some pickled radish.
It’s a no-cook dish that only takes 10 minutes hand-on-prep. And the sharp flavor will balance out the heavily spiced mujadara.
Psst… you need to let the radish sit in the pickling juice for an hour so they can develop their signature tangy flavor.
Why we love this recipe: they’ll keep in the fridge for up to four months.
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Quick-pickled radishe
Make it creamy
Cucumber radish salad
Make it quick
Quick pickled onions
Grilled salmon
Make your grilled salmon shine by serving it on a bed of mujadara.
The skin gets nice and crispy, and the soy sauce marinade makes the fish finger-lickingly delicious.
Pro tip: if you don’t have a grill, you can bake the salmon instead.
Why we love this recipe: the marinade will work for loads of different fish.
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Grilled salmon
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Grilled veggie kabobs
Make it fancy
Seared scallops with garlic basil butter
Lebanese cabbage salad
Since you’ve already got a plate of mujadara waiting…
Make this 10-minute cabbage salad to go with it.
It comes in a tangy lemon and olive oil dressing, making it a refreshing breather.
And it’s light and crunchy too!
If you want more color in your salad, use half green cabbage and half red.
Why we love this recipe: it’s a vibrant summer salad.
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Lebanese cabbage salad
Make it simple
Steamed broccoli
Make it fruity
Fruit salad
Sauteed spinach
Sauteed spinach is an easy veggie dish you can’t beat.
It’s low-carb, diet-friendly, and packed with flavor thanks to the garlic and onions.
These greens can be enjoyed as a light side dish or you can incorporate them into your mujadara.
Psst… don’t forget to mix in some bacon to add a bit of crunch.
Why we love this recipe: it’s a healthy side that has plenty of variations.
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Sauteed spinach
Make it a salad
Spinach salad
Make it simple
Roasted zucchini
Cucumber yogurt sauce
Light, clean, and simple.
This sauce is the perfect cooling addition for your hot mujadara.
Pro tip: make sure you use fresh mint because it will really enhance the flavor of your sauce.
And don’t skip the lemon juice!
Why we love this recipe: it’s a handy condiment to make ahead and use when needed.
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Cucumber yogurt sauce
Make it a salad
Cucumber salad
Make it savory
Asian cucumber salad
Grilled flatbread
If you’re looking for an introduction to baking your own bread – consider this a sign.
You can get it on the table in an hour, and the flatbread has a nice fluffy inside with a crisp outside. The char marks from the grill impart a delicious smoky flavor too
It’s also easy to switch up the ingredients. You can mix garlic, olives, or your favorite herbs into the dough.
Why we love this recipe: it’s super versatile.
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Grilled flatbread
Make a classic
Spicy pita chips
Make it different
Paratha flatbread
Poached egg
Mujadara makes a great breakfast or brunch meal too!
Especially with it’s topped with poached eggs.
Once you cut it open and watch the golden yolk ooze out onto your lentils, you won’t be able to resist digging in.
And did you know you can store your poached eggs for up to two days? How convenient.
Why we love this recipe: it’s a healthy side that can do no wrong.
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Poached egg
Make it vegan
Tofu scramble
Make it fancy
Cloud eggs
Lemon and feta asparagus
Celebrate spring with this delicious asparagus dish.
The smoky asparagus sticks come with a light and lemony vinaigrette making it one bright side
And on top of the crisp-tender spears are feta crumbles for a salty addition.
Why we love this recipe: it only takes fifteen minutes to make.
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Lemon and feta asparagus
Make it meaty
Bacon wrapped asparagus
Make it crispy
Asparagus fries
Roasted beets
Say hello to oven-roasted beets!
A sweet, earthy, and simple side that’s often overlooked.
But not anymore. These colorful purple veggies are packed with nutrients and flavor, and this recipe uses a sprinkle of orange zest for a festive vibe.
Why we love this recipe: it’s a tasty 15-minute veggie dish.
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Roasted beets
Make it fruity
Roasted grapes
Try a different fruit
Roasted figs
The best side dishes to serve with mujadara
- Fattoush salad
- Lemon garlic baked chicken thighs
- Shirazi salad
- Onion rings
- Pickled radish
- Grilled salmon
- Lebanese cabbage salad
- Sauteed spinach
- Cucumber yogurt sauce
- Grilled flatbread
- Poached egg
- Lemon and feta asparagus
- Roasted beets
What To Serve With Mujadara
Ingredients
- 1 portion mujadara
Instructions
- Prepare your mujadara according to your favorite recipe.
- In the meantime, choose one of the following sides to serve alongside it.
- Side dishes include: fattoush salad, lemon garlic baked chicken thighs, Shirazi salad, onion rings, pickled radish, grilled salmon, Lebanese cabbage salad, sauteed spinach, cucumber yogurt sauce, grilled flatbread, poached egg, lemon and feta asparagus, and roasted beets.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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