What to Serve with Ribs

Creamy macaroni salad is one of those classic sides that go hand in hand with smoky barbecue ribs.

Homemade creamed corn takes only minutes to prepare, and the easy side dish pairs perfectly with savory BBQ dishes.

Instead of serving plain mashed potatoes with your favorite ribs, try jalapeno mashed potatoes?

Cold pasta salad is a classic side for ribs, so try this gluten-free version with pistachio pesto for a tasty side dish everyone can enjoy.

Corn casserole is a simple side with a light, golden brown crust. The bread dish is the perfect accompaniment to pork ribs and other BBQ meats.

With sour cream, bacon, and fresh chives, the loaded potato salad will be a guaranteed hit at a summer picnic or quick dinner at home!

Twice-baked potatoes are guaranteed to take your meal to the next level. Bake the taters ahead so they are ready in time for the ribs.  

Southern hush puppies fry up light and fluffy, with just the right amount of spice, making them a great addition to any meal!

Make perfectly seasoned, crispy roasted potatoes in the oven. It’s an easy sheet-pan side you can pair with everything.

Bacon ranch pasta salad is the perfect side dish for summer barbecues.

Crispy corn fritters are easy to make and come together quickly.

Still deciding what to serve with ribs? Pimento cheese grits combine two southern favorites into one creamy dish that’s a make made in heaven with ribs.

If you want something fresh to cut through the richness of ribs, broccoli salad is the way to go. It’s packed with crunchy broccoli, diced apples, cranberries, and almonds tossed in a creamy dressing that ties everything together.

If you need a more filling side dish, arugula quinoa salad with peppery arugula and crispy quinoa is an excellent choice.

Deviled eggs without vinegar are an ideal appetizer or side dish for gatherings and get-togethers.

A simple beet-and-apple salad with balsamic dressing is a bright contrast to savory rib recipes.  

Avocado cucumber tomato salad with fresh herbs, juicy cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and creamy chunks of avocado is a refreshing side dish you can pair with just about anything.

In a pinch? Make this simple green salad with peppery arugula, spinach leaves, and sliced radishes.

Serve it with your favorite store-bought salad dressing, or try it with maple Dijon dressing, blackberry vinaigrette, sherry shallot dressing, avocado green goddess dressing, or a tangy miso vinaigrette.

Mashed cauliflower is easy to make and a perfect low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes alongside tasty ribs.

Marinated sumac onions or Turkish onion salad are a tangy addition to kabobs, salads, vegetable side dishes, and hearty meat dishes like pork ribs. If you want something with a more toned down flavor, try pickled yellow onions.

Garlic butter green beans are an easy side dish.

Give tangy Swedish pressgurka a try. The quick-pickled side is a great way to round out your rib dinner.

Watermelon beet salad is a vibrant side dish you can bring to BBQs, potlucks, and get-togethers.

Tangy cucumber carrot salad is a tasty way to freshen up your meal.

Making air fryer acorn squash is faster than baking them in the oven, and the crispy and caramelized squash is the perfect addition to any meal.