9 Delicious Grilled Sides That Will Make Your Next Cookout

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This season doesn’t just call for tasty grilled mains, it also means you better have sides that are just as delicious as them. These 9 grilled sides are too good to skip when you’re planning your next cookout. They don’t just make your plate look (and taste) better, they’re also easy to throw on the grill. Not to mention, they work with all kinds of mains, too. Just make sure you keep the recipes because once you try these, you’ll regret why you haven’t tried them sooner.

Grilled fruit with ice cream in a glass with caramel sauce being poured on it.
Grilled fruit kebabs. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Grilled Baby Bok Choy

Image shows a hand holding a piece of grilled baby bok choy over a bowl containing more bok choy.
Grilled Baby Bok Choy. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Bok choy is such a fun vegetable, but it is definitley underused. It’s absolutely delicious when you toss it on the grill for just a few minutes after mixing it with an easy Asian marinade. It pairs well with anything from burgers to chicken and more.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Baby Bok Choy

Kung Pao Chicken Salad

Image shows a closeup of Kung Pao Chicken Salad in a white bowl.
Kung Pao Chicken Salad. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Spice up your salad game with this vibrant and zesty Kung Pao chicken salad. Packed with bold flavors, crunchy veggies, and a tangy dressing, it’s a refreshing and satisfying meal in a bowl.
Get the Recipe: Kung Pao Chicken Salad

Chipotle Grilled Corn on the Cob

Image shows a white tray filled with chipotle grilled corn on the cob sitting on green grass.
Chipotle Grilled Corn on the Cob. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Ignite your taste buds with this chipotle grilled corn recipe. Sweet and smoky, each tender ear of corn is infused with a chipotle-compound butter, and grilled to perfection for a mouthwatering side dish bursting with bold flavors.
Get the Recipe: Chipotle Grilled Corn on the Cob

Grilled Fruit Kebabs with Brown Sugar Caramel

Image shows a glass with ice cream and grilled fruit having caramel drizzled into it.
Grilled Fruit Kebabs with Brown Sugar Caramel. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

You can grill anything, and that includes fruit. These kebabs are so tasty and perfect alone or with some vanilla ice cream and a homemade brown sugar caramel sauce to drizzle over them.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Fruit Kebabs with Brown Sugar Caramel

Grilled Green Beans

Grilled Asian green beans on a plate with a lemon wedge.
Grilled Green Beans. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These easy grilled green beans combine the perfect smoky char flavor with a tender bite . Tossed in a simple garlic soy sauce, they make a great side dish to almost any summer meal. Serves a family of 4 and ready in just about 15 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Green Beans

Grilled Ratatouille

Close-up shot of Grilled Ratatouille on a black plate.
Grilled Ratatouille. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

Do your veggies differently! This Grilled Ratatouille makes the most of summer-fresh veggies, but it’s more than just grilled veg. Infuse some flavor into your veggies today!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Ratatouille

Carne Asada Fries

French fries topped with steak, cheese, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
Carne Asada Fries. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

Carne asada fries bring smoky grilled steak, melty cheese, and fresh toppings together in one messy, satisfying pile. It’s the kind of dish you want to dig into with a fork and plenty of napkins. Fire up the grill and turn your next cookout into something way more fun.
Get the Recipe: Carne Asada Fries

Grilled Potato Wedges

Grilled potato wedges on grates of charcoal grill.
Grilled Potato Wedges. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Seasoned simply with olive oil and spices, these grilled potato wedges feature crispy edges and a soft, tender middle. The ultimate steak fry!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Potato Wedges

Grilled Vegetables

A variety of grilled vegetables on a platter.
Grilled Vegetables. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

These vegetables are tossed in a quick marinade and grilled until they’ve got crispy edges and tender insides. The flavor stays clean and fresh, with just the right amount of char. It’s a side that’s easy to throw together and actually gets eaten.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Vegetables

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