When serving ribs, the right side dishes can make all the difference, elevating your meal to a feast of flavors and textures. Whether you’re craving something creamy, crispy, or a touch sweet, these recipes offer the perfect accompaniment to smoky, savory ribs. From comforting potatoes to vibrant salads, these sides will complete your BBQ or dinner spread beautifully.
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Crispy Potatoes From The Oven
Golden and perfectly seasoned, these crispy oven-baked potatoes add the right crunch and flavor to complement juicy ribs.
Crispy Potatoes From The Oven
These Crispy Oven-Baked Potatoes are absolutely delightful and make the perfect side dish for any meal. Give them a try—you’ll love how crispy and flavorful they are! They’re great for family dinners, gatherings, or whenever you’re in the mood for some comfort food.
This creamy potato salad combines the richness of sour cream with the satisfying bite of eggs for a versatile and delicious side.
Creamy Potato Salad with Eggs and Sour Cream
This creamy potato salad with eggs and sour cream is an easy, versatile dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether served warm or cold, its rich and creamy flavor will keep everyone coming back for seconds!
A vegetarian take on the classic Olivier salad, this creamy dish pairs perfectly with the bold flavors of ribs for a balanced meal.
Vegetarian Olivier Salad
This Vegetarian Olivier Salad is a fantastic dish for holidays or family gatherings. Its creamy texture and balanced flavors make it a hit on any table. Give it a try for your next special occasion—it’s sure to be a crowd favorite! Try this vegetarian Russian salad today!
Tangy and savory, this sweet and sour cabbage dish is enhanced with crispy bacon, making it a flavorful addition to your rib platter.
Sweet and Sour Cabbage with Bacon
This Sweet and Sour Cabbage recipe is a must-try for anyone who enjoys robust, tangy flavors. It’s simple to prepare and serves as the perfect side to richer main dishes. Why not introduce this delightful dish at your next family dinner or gather friends for a cozy, casual meal? It’s sure to bring smiles and satisfy any palate, especially on those chilly evenings!
This light and creamy asparagus pasta dish offers a fresh, vibrant option to balance the richness of ribs.
Creamy Asparagus Pasta Recipe
This Asparagus Pasta recipe is not only easy to make but is a deliciously light option that is sure to please. Perfect for a casual dinner or as a quick meal after a long day, give this recipe a try and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors it brings!
This healthier version of mac and cheese is creamy, satisfying, and packed with protein—a great choice for pairing with ribs.
High Protein Mac and Cheese
This High Protein Mac and Cheese recipe is a game-changer for anyone looking to enjoy a healthier version of this classic dish. It’s creamy, satisfying, and packed with flavor. Give it a try for a cozy family dinner or as a nourishing meal that will keep you fueled. Who knew eating well could taste so good?
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, air-fried gnocchi is a fun and delicious side dish that works wonderfully with ribs.
Air Fryer Crispy Gnocchi Recipe
Enjoy the crispy goodness! Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner option or something new to impress guests, this recipe for air fryer crispy gnocchi is sure to be a hit.
These potato pancakes are cheesy, crispy, and utterly delicious—a comforting and satisfying addition to your rib feast.
Cheesy Crispy Potato Pancakes
Whether you’re looking for a new way to use up those leftovers or just in the mood for something cheesy and delicious, these potato pancakes are sure to hit the spot. Happy cooking!
Light and crispy, these zucchini fries are a healthier alternative to traditional sides, with just the right crunch to pair with ribs.
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Check out this healthy air fryer zucchini fries recipe! This simple recipe not only adds a burst of flavor to your snack time but also offers a way to enjoy vegetables in a fun and tasty format. Try them out and see how quickly they disappear at your next gathering!
These baked zucchini fritters are flavorful, easy to make, and a great way to sneak some veggies onto your rib-night menu.
Healthy Oven Baked Zucchini Fritters
These Healthy Oven Baked Zucchini Fritters are a tasty and easy way to sneak some veggies into your meal. Just mix grated zucchini with oats, Cheddar cheese, and a few other simple ingredients, bake them up, and enjoy a delicious, cheesy treat!
Rich and savory, caramelized onion and mushroom is a versatile side dish that enhances the smoky flavors of ribs.
Caramelized Onion and Mushroom
Caramelized onion and mushroom is a top-tier choice for addition to almost every meal, especially meats. This time I served it with rib-eye steak and turkey burgers for a real gourmet feast. It is actually nothing special, but pairs with many dishes enhancing the flavors. Here is the recipe for this simple, but effective side dish!
Add a burst of flavor to your ribs with this signature sauce, perfect for dipping or drizzling.
Chili’s Signature Sauce
This is the way I make Chili's signature sauce, but feel free to experiment with the quantities and spices. I know that some add white vinegar, but I haven’t tried it like that, which doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t.
This refreshing kidney bean salad is packed with nutrients and vibrant flavors, offering a light, protein-rich side for ribs.
Healthy Kidney Bean Salad
This Healthy Kidney Bean Salad is a delightful and easy recipe that’s perfect for any occasion. Give it a try—you’ll love how refreshing and satisfying it is! It’s especially great for summer days but enjoyable all year round. So why not make it for your next meal? You won’t be disappointed!
This broccoli salad combines crunchy veggies, creamy dressing, and sweet cranberries for a side dish that stands out.
Creamy Broccoli Crunch Salad
This creamy broccoli salad is such a handy recipe that can be prepared in 10 minutes! A bit of chopping veggies and then tossing everything together, that’s it!
This light and flavorful orzo dish with peas and parmesan is a simple yet elegant accompaniment to ribs.
Parmesan Orzo and Peas
Parmesan Orzo and Peas is an easy side dish to pair with your favorite protein. Orzo and sweet peas are coated in a light parmesan sauce with onions and garlic.
Sweet and savory, these garlic parmesan sweet potato fries are crispy and flavorful, adding a delightful twist to your rib meal.
Garlic Parmesan Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Garlic Parmesan Baked Sweet Potato Fries will jazz up your dinner with their herb and cheese topping. This recipe is the perfect blend of savory and sweet flavor to satisfy everyone!
Warm, buttery, and cheesy, this garlic bread is a crowd-pleaser that pairs wonderfully with smoky ribs.
Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread
This recipe for Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread brings together warm, buttery bread with a blend of gooey mozzarella and parmesan. Perfectly seasoned with garlic and fresh parsley, it’s ready in minutes.
This classic macaroni salad features a creamy, tangy dressing and simple ingredients, making it a versatile side for ribs.
Easy Macaroni Salad
This classic macaroni salad recipe is a winner at potlucks, BBQs, and picnics! It’s got a homemade mayo-based dressing that’s deliciously zesty and uses simple ingredients.
Thinly sliced potatoes layered with garlic, herbs, and parmesan make these potato stacks a visually stunning and delicious side.
Parmesan Potato Stacks
These Parmesan Potato Stacks are the ultimate show stopper side dish. Thinly sliced potato layers flavored with garlic and herbs then roasted to perfection.
Crispy and perfectly seasoned, roasted cauliflower is a healthy and flavorful addition to your rib spread.
Roasted Cauliflower
This ultimate roasted cauliflower recipe is a must-try for beginners. With its simplicity and deliciousness, it’s a great dish to master. Perfect to serve with any main course or topped over a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Laura Bais is the owner of Julie's Cafe Bakery food blog. From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and at the age of 13, she made her first meal. After finishing high school, she undergraduates in Cultural Studies at the University of Rijeka, and graduates in Journalism at the University of Zagreb. At that time she honed her cooking skills, but also worked in marketing. Since her love for cooking never faded, in 2021 she finally decided to share her recipes with the world. Laura turned her hobby into a career and loves every moment of it. Now she writes about common mistakes in the kitchen and how to avoid them, about adding twists to traditional meals, etc. Her love for trying new foods often leads her to visit restaurants and attempt to recreate the meals at home. She has been featured on F and B Recipes and BOXROX, to name a few.
