It only takes a few minutes on the grill to have caramelized and juicy pork chops making them an easy dinner option. To round out the meal simple side dishes are also a must. They really bring the meal together. From creamy potato salad to zucchini bacon potato pancakes and Southern-style yellow squash, these 15 sides for grilled pork chops will help you prepare a summer meal your family will love.
Zucchini and Squash Au Gratin
“This zucchini and squash au gratin is an amazing side dish and cooks up so quickly that it won’t heat up your kitchen. For an even better taste, smoke it in the smoker!” – Bobbie
Zucchini, Bacon, and Potato Pancakes
“Growing up as part of a German family in southeastern Wisconsin, potato pancakes were a staple on our dinner table, especially during a Friday night fish fry. I’ve adapted my mom’s recipe to include fresh from-the-garden zucchini and my favorite add-in, bacon!” – Becca
Mom’s Creamy Potato Salad
“My mom has made this potato salad recipe ever since I can remember. I took her recipe and tweaked it a tad. Everyone loves it. It’s always a hit at family gatherings and potlucks. This recipe can be doubled for a large crowd.” – Fran
Crazy Corn
“I am not a fan of mayonnaise, but I could eat this corn all summer long! If you hate mayo, you can sub it out with extra butter.” – Ashley
Spaghetti Squash Casserole
“I’m always looking for a way to eat squash and this is a great one. It’s like spaghetti but better for you.” – Tonya
Corn, Avocado, and Tomato Salad
“A quick and easy salad to whip up on a busy day. A refreshing accompaniment to spicy main dishes.” – Karen
Oven-Roasted Potato Wedges
“These are wonderful with burgers, fried fish, or just about anything!” – April
Caprese Pasta Salad
“America’s fascination with pasta salads has taken us a long way from the original macaroni salad. In the last few decades, pasta salads have become colorful and fresh, relying on vinaigrettes and an array of seasonal vegetables, cheeses, meats, poultry, and seafood to help them sparkle. Pasta salads without mayonnaise are especially nice because they don’t need the refrigeration that mayonnaise-based salads do.” – Marsha
Summer Vinegar Salad
“I like a fresh vegetable salad that will last several days. This makes two quarts. You can easily carry it to gatherings or make and store it in the refrigerator. It’s also a nice drop-off gift for a friend in a pint jar. Plus, it is so colorful.” – Jewel
Corn Maque Choux
“Corn Maque Choux is a flavorful Cajun corn dish that is full of sweet fresh corn, bell pepper, onions, tomatoes, and spices.” – Debbie
Squash, Yellow Crooked Neck, Southern Style
“This recipe is not fat or sugar-free! Definitely not for diabetics, dieters, or the faint-hearted! This is an old Southern-style way of cooking squash. My family loves this.” – Caroline
Easy Roasted Ratatouille
“This is my simple, cheap, and easy version of ratatouille. Mine may not be classic, but it’s good. Sometimes I use it as a main dish, others as a side, and sometimes I stuff it inside a pita.” – April
Greek Asparagus Salad
“It’s such a simple and easy recipe with huge flavors.” – Nick
Orzo and Spinach Salad
“Want something a little different in a summer salad? Well, here it is. This salad is bursting with flavor and is so quick and easy. This is also a good salad to bring for a picnic or cookout since it holds up well in the heat over mayo-based salads.” – Grace
Bacon Fried Corn
“Sweet corn pan-fried in bacon grease with crispy bacon, green onions, and cilantro.” – Kevin