posted byMichelle Gothon Mar 17, 2022 (updated Jan 9, 2025)
Each of these healthy side dishes for pulled pork are the perfect side to serve with your main dish! I love to use my smoked pulled pork recipe and then make saucy BBQ sauce and pork sandwiches, pulled pork sliders,pork nachos, pork tacos or burrito bowls!
But, sometimes I like to mix it up with a healthier side dish to balance things out.
But, sometimes I like to switch it up with a healthier side dish to balance things out. Ideally one with plenty of veggies and flavor.Â
I hope this list helps you find the perfect side for your pulled pork dish! Read on to see my top picks.
Whether you love salads, coleslaws, roasted vegetables or healthy fries, you will find something delicious to take your meal to the next level! Each healthy side dish below is a great option, the perfect addition to compliment your pulled pork.
Good luck and happy eating!
Tropical Mango Coleslaw
This tropical mango coleslaw is a fun twist on traditional slaw, and full of flavor from the fruit and lime juice. This crunchy red cabbage slaw is one of the best side dishes for pulled pork! It's also a versatile dish that's delicious on top of grilled fish or chicken!
Making your pulled pork on the smoker? Throw this savory butter and spice rubbed corn on the cob on for the last few minutes of cook time. A super easy side dish for the summer months!
This pasta salad is a classic recipe and has loads of crisp vegetables, tomatoes and cubed cheese! It can be made ahead of time with just a few simple ingredients, and stored in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve. One of my favorite side dishes to take to barbecues!
Light and crisp cucumber salad made with thinly sliced fresh cucumbers and fresh herbs! Such a flavorful side dish that is also light and refreshing. It’s perfect for picnics and potlucks and can easily be made ahead of time.
If you are a french fry junkie like me, you will need to supplement your greasy craving for a healthier version of fries! This is where these delicious and Healthy Butternut Squash Fries come in!
Corn salad topped with a tangy, creamy lime sauce and salty cotija cheese Perfect Mexican street corn snack for your next backyard BBQ! Top with chives or cilantro for extra color and flavor!
These Parmenter potatoes are crunchy, golden roast potatoes baked with garlic, rosemary and thyme. I like to think of them as an upgrade to your standard potato wedges or onion rings that you see served with barbecue! With crispy edges and a soft and fluffy inside, they are an easy side that goes well with so many dishes.
This Cauliflower Potato Salad is a flavor loaded low carb salad. With all the traditional taste of the real deal it will blow your mind with its great taste. ‘Mock Potato Salad’ is just brilliant! A true healthy summertime must have for pool parties, picnic, BBQs and anytime there is a heatwave.
Refreshing watermelon balsamic salad with feta, basil, and mint, this is the perfect summer salad. An aromatic side dish for any kind of meat or a light and delicious light meal on its own.
Can you tell I love fries? These air fried sweet potato fries are the perfect side dish to a pulled pork sandwich. Perfectly seasoned and absolutely delicious.
These Garlic Butter Roasted Brussels Sprouts make the perfect vegetable side dish. You’ll whip up Brussels sprouts in a matter of minutes on the stovetop. It doesn’t hurt that they’re oil free and gluten free.
I have always thought that apples and pulled pork go together so well! Mix up your slaw game with this zesty and sweety slaw with cabbage, sliced radish and apples.
Smoking your pulled pork? If there's space on the smoker, throw on this mac and cheese for the last hour of smoke time! It's super creamy, cheesy and a wonderful complement to your barbecue pork dinner.
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