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What to Serve with Pork Tenderloin: 40+ Easy Sides

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February 28, 2025

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Wondering what the best sides for pork tenderloin are? This handy guide covers it all, so that you can find what to serve with dinner tonight! From veggies, to potatoes, and more.

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I’m sharing 40+ of the most popular and best sides for pork tenderloin. Creamy mashed potatoes, salads, and the most delicious roasted vegetables.

These side dishes pair with all your favorite pork tenderloin recipes, from grilled pork tenderloin, to prosciutto wrapped pork loin, to sous vide pork tenderloin, and more!

You’re guaranteed to find a new favorite side dish here! Pair it with one of these 20+ AMAZING sauces for pork, one of the best pork wine pairings, and you’re guaranteed a fantastic dinner.

Pork Tenderloin Sides

Vegetables

Wondering what veggies go with pork loin? Here are some of the best options:

Sauteed spinach in white bowl.
Sauteed Spinach with Garlic Recipe
Add a healthy boost of nutrients to your dinner with this easy Sauteed Spinach. Baby spinach is added to a skillet along with garlic and olive oil, then sauteed gently to create a simple side dish that pairs with any meal!
Sauteed Spinach
Sauteed zucchini and squash in skillet.
Sauteed Zucchini and Squash
You can serve Sauteed Zucchini and Squash with practically anything! It’s a simple side dish that showcases sliced and seared summer squash and savory Italian flavors.
Sauteed Zucchini and Squash
These are the BEST Glazed Carrots! Lightly sweetened, delicately seasoned & perfectly glazed. They make an amazing side dish that both kids & adults love. | platingsandpairings.com
Glazed Stovetop Carrots
These are the BEST Glazed Carrots – Lightly sweetened, delicately seasoned, and perfectly glazed. These carrots make an amazing side dish that both kids and adults can’t get enough of!
Glazed Carrots
Spears of asparagus cooked sous vide topped with parmesan shavings.
Sous Vide Asparagus
How to cook perfect asparagus sous vide. Bright green, perfectly cooked spears. With three options for flavoring – garlic, parmesan or lemon.
Sosu Vide Asparagus
Close up of roasted delicata squash on baking sheet.
Savory Roasted Delicata Squash
Savory Delicata Squash is a winter side dish that’s really easy to prepare. There’s no peeling required and the maple flavors and warm spices taste divine!
Roasted Delicata Squash
Roasted carrots in bowl with spoon.
Mexican Carrots
I’m serving up these Oven Roasted Mexican Carrots elote style. Similar to how you’d dress grilled street corn, these delicious tender carrots are topped with lime, crumbled cheese, jalapenos and cilantro. So crazy good! 
Oven Roasted Mexican Carrots
Ears of corn on the cob in a grey serving dish with a pat of butter and sprinkling of parsley.
Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
Learn how to make the BEST Instant Pot Corn on the Cob. This pressure cooker corn on the cob recipe uses a simple, secret ingredient to guarantee that your corn is sweet, tender and delicious! 
Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
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Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries with Lemon Tarragon Aioli are perfect for snacking. Strips of zucchini, coated in panko cook up perfectly crispy in the air fryer. Dip them in an easy-to-prepare creamy aioli flavored with tarragon and lemon. 
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
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Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic cook up crispy and delicious with minimal oil with the help of your air fryer! Dressed simply with balsamic vinegar and a sprinkle of salt. You'll love these!
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
Finished roasted parmesan squash pieces on baking sheet with sprigs of rosemary.
Parmesan Delicata Squash
This easy recipe for Parmesan Delicata Squash roasts Italian-seasoned and parmesan-coated squash slices in the oven until they’re cheesy and tender. Enjoy it as a simple but addictive side dish with any fall or winter meal.
Parmesan Delicata Squash
Blistered shishito peppers served on a black plate with lemon wedges.
Blistered Shishito Peppers Recipe
These Blistered Shishito Peppers are the perfect finger food. They’re so easy to make too. Lightly seasoned and slightly smoky, you’ll find that most are mild… one out of every ten might surprise you. 
Blistered Shishito Peppers
Overhead shot of honey balsamic brussels sprouts in white bowl next to bowl of honey and bowl of balsamic glaze.
Roasted Honey Balsamic Brussel Sprouts
Brussels sprouts don’t have to be boring! In fact, when roasted to perfection and drizzled with a rich, tangy balsamic-honey glaze, they become a standout side dish that’s hard to resist. This Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe is all about getting that perfect balance of crispy, caramelized exteriors and tender, juicy insides, finished off with a sweet-and-savory glaze that will have you coming back for seconds.
Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
Overhead close up of miso cauliflower in serving bowl with lime wedges and cilantro.
Miso Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Miso Cauliflower is a buttery, umami-filled delicious and healthy side dish. Cauliflower is tossed in a glaze of miso, soy and red pepper flakes and roasted until perfectly browned and crisp. {Vegan + Gluten Free}
Roasted Miso Cauliflower
Roasted brussel sprouts in bowl drizzled with balsamic glaze and sprinkled with cranberries.
Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction
These Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction & Cranberries make a simple and elegant side dish that both kids and adults love!
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction
Platter of grilled broccolini
Grilled Broccolini with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
This grilled broccolini is topped with a tangy apple cider vinaigrette and marcona almonds for a delicious crunch. It’s a perfect side dish for autumnal menus or Thanksgiving. 
Grilled Broccolini
Overhead shot of bowl of mashed cauliflower in grey bowl with swirls of butter.
Mashed Cauliflower
Mashed Cauliflower is a delicious, low carb & keto friendly side dish. With 5 flavor variations and instructions for making Stovetop Mashed Cauliflower or Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower.
Mashed Cauliflower
Artichokes in instant pot liner.
Instant Pot Artichokes
Instant Pot Artichokes are quick and easy to make with the help of your electric pressure cooker. Plus, this recipe gives them SO much flavor!
Instant Pot Artichokes
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Simple Roasted Sunchokes
Sunchokes are a knobby root vegetable that can be prepared in more ways than you can imagine! In this recipe, you’ll learn how to roast them with olive oil, garlic, and thyme. It’s an easy side dish you can pair with anything.
Sunchokes
Overhead shot of smashed brussel sprouts drizzled with lemon tahini dressing.
Tahini Brussel Sprouts (Crispy & Smashed!)
These Crispy Smashed Brussel Sprouts are flattened so that they become extra crispy when roasted in the oven. Drizzled with the most amazing Lemon Tahini Sauce. 
Smashed Brussel Sprouts

Salads

Crunchy slaws and salads to serve with pork loin.

Arugula Salad ready to be served.
Simple Arugula Salad Dressing
This Arugula Salad recipe with red wine vinaigrette is my go-to green salad. The arugula has a peppery bite to it which pairs wonderfully with the acid in the vinaigrette. It’s the perfect salad for pairing with rich dishes.
Arugula Salad
Overhead close up of simple kale salad in bowl with salad serving utensils.
Simple Kale Salad
This Simple Kale Salad tosses kale, parmesan cheese, and croutons with a zesty lemon dressing to give you a perfect light meal or healthy side dish for any occasion. Ready in 10 minutes!
Simple Kale Salad
Prepared radicchio salad in grey bowl with serving utensils.
Italian Radicchio Salad
This delicious Italian Radicchio Salad is dressed in a creamy lemon-vinaigrette and tossed with buttery calvestrano olives, tasty breadcrumbs and nutty parmesan cheese. And, a special tip ensures that your radicchio won't be bitter!
Radicchio Salad
Overhead close up of bowl of kale caesar salad in white bowl with serving spoon.
Vegetarian Kale Caesar Salad
This Kale Caesar Salad is topped with crispy homemade croutons and parmesan cheese. Massaging the creamy garlic dressing into the kale makes it extra tender and delicious.
Kale Caesar Salad
Shaved brussels sprouts salad in large bowl with serving spoon.
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
This Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Mustard and Parmesan is tossed in a light red wine vinaigrette and makes a delicious, crunchy side dish.
Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad
Overhead shot of din tai fung cucumber salad on grey plate with chopsticks.
Din Tai Fung Cucumber Salad
This copycat Din Tai Fung Cucumber Salad is bursting with flavor. Beautifully marinated cucumbers drizzled in chili oil is an outstanding vegetarian appetizer you can enjoy for any special occasion!
Din Tai Fung Cucumber Salad
Pasta salad in bowl on wooden cutting board next to bowl of pepper flakes.
Zucchini Pasta Salad
This Zucchini Pasta Salad recipe may be the best I've tried to date! Packed with sauteed zucchini, loads of parmesan cheese, fresh dill and crunchy walnuts.
Zucchini Pasta Salad
Hawaiian coleslaw in white serving bowl.
Hawaiian Coleslaw
Hawaiian Coleslaw with pineapple, cabbage, carrots, sesame seeds and a ginger-soy lime vinaigrette brings a tropical taste to traditional slaw.
Hawaiian Coleslaw
Serving spoon in bowl of tomato cucumber salad.
Mediterranean Tomato Cucumber Salad
This Tomato Cucumber Salad features fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and crisp red onion. Dressed in a tangy homemade red wine vinaigrette, every bite is bursting with refreshing Mediterranean flavors!
Tomato Cucumber Salad
Close up of apple slaw in serving bowl.
Apple Celery Root Slaw
Apple Celery Root Slaw is an exciting twist on your basic coleslaw. Crisp apples and celery root combine with jalapeno, cilantro & pickled onions. It's sure to be a stand out side dish!
Apple Celery Root Slaw
Overhead shot of shaved fennel salad in green serving bowl on pink table.
Shaved Fennel Salad
This Fennel Celery Salad comes together quickly and has such a delicious light lemon-parmesan vinaigrette and wonderful crunch. It's the perfect side salad for rich and hearty dishes like pasta or braised short ribs.  
Shaved Fennel Salad
Overhead shot of Mexican street corn salad in serving bowl.
Mexican Street Corn Salad
This Couscous Corn Salad puts a salad twist on Mexican Street Corn. Smoky grilled corn, a creamy cumin-lime dressing, and pearl couscous combine to create this delicious salad.
Couscous Corn Salad
Fennel salad with chickpeas in white bowl.
Fennel and Chickpea Salad
This Fennel and Chickpea Salad is tossed in a light citrus vinaigrette & topped with parmesan. It’s the perfect make-ahead salad for potlucks or lunches.
Fennel and Chickpea Salad
Overhead close up of combined vinegar slaw in large white mixing bowl.
Red Cabbage Coleslaw (No Mayo)
Red Cabbage Slaw is a super simple side dish recipe made without mayo. It’s tangy, delicious and crunchy. 
Red Cabbage Slaw

Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are especially great with pork & gravy. But there are lots of great options!

Overhead shot of bowl of mashed potatoes topped with a pat of butter, next to bowl of sour cream.
Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
These Easy Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream are the most delicious mashed potatoes you will ever have. They're light, creamy, buttery and tangy and easy to make with the help of your stand mixer – No hand mashing required!
Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream
CLOSE UP OF ROASTED SWEET POTATOES ON SERVING TRAY WITH SPOON.
The BEST Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a salty, crispy, savory, and slightly sweet side dish you can pair with almost anything! Lightly spiced and so simple, this easy recipe is a total crowd pleaser and a must-have for weeknight dinners.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
COOKED DUCHESS POTATOES ON BAKING SHEET NEXT TO SPATULA.
Duchess Potatoes
Duchess Potatoes are a fancy piped potato side dish that must make an appearance at your next dinner party. Rich, creamy, and cheesy with just a subtle crisp, these elegant baked mashed potatoes are unlike anything else!
Duchess Potatoes
Crispy smashed potatoes on black plate next to bowl of mojo sauce.
Easy Smashed Potatoes
These Easy Smashed Potatoes with Mojo Sauce are the most delicious side dish! Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Easy Smashed Potatoes
Overhead shot of baked goat cheese mashed potatoes in white casserole dish with serving spoon.
Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes with garlic take a classic comfort food dish to a new level! Made with tangy goat cheese, sour cream, and Parmesan cheese, these potatoes are perfectly creamy and flavorful every time.
Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Split open sweet potato on grey plate with pats of butter and fork.
Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes cook up quicker than in the oven and they’re deliciously fluffy and creamy every time! Learn how to make the BEST sweet potatoes in the pressure cooker in just about 30 minutes! 
Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
Overhead close up of bowl of grilled potato salad.
Grilled Potato Salad
Say bye bye to basic potato salad. This Grilled Potato Salad combines smoky grilled potatoes with a delicious tangy mustard dressing that’s loaded with fresh herbs and salty capers. It’s delicious! 
Grilled Potato Salad
Hands holding bowl of mashed sweet potatoes.
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Mashed Sweet Potatoes – Ultra creamy, flavorful and delicious and made with only 3-ingredients! No hand mashing required. Let your stand mixer do all the work for you! 
Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Beans

Beans are a great side, especially with BBQ pork tenderloin!

Bowl of cooked pinto beans flecked with cilantro.
Instant Pot Pinto Beans
Instant Pot pinto beans are easy to make and taste so much better than the canned version! Perfect for meal prep or as a side dish to your favorite tacos, salads, or protein bowls, these beans can be ready in under an hour with no soaking required.
Instant Pot Pinto Beans
Top shot of black beans in large white bowl with spoon
Instant Pot Black Beans (No Soak!)
These no soak Instant Pot Black Beans are easy to make and taste so much better than the canned version! Perfect for meal prep or as a side dish to your favorite tacos, salads, or protein bowls, these black beans can be ready in under an hour.
Instant Pot Black Beans

How to Make Ahead and Store

Many of these pork tenderloin side dish recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead. 

More Side Dish Recipes:

  • Sides for Burgers
  • Sides for BBQ
  • Sides for Salmon
  • Sides for Steak
  • Sides for BBQ Chicken
  • Potato Side Dishes
  • Sides for Ribs
  • Sides for Chicken
  • Sides for Quiche

Did you Make Any of These Pork Tenderloin Side Dishes?

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What to Serve with Pork Tenderloin: 40+ Sides

Wondering what to serve with the pork tenderloin you’re making tonight? I’ve got you covered with this handy guide of the 40+ best sides!
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Ingredients

  • Sauteed Spinach
  • Glazed Carrots
  • Sous Vide Asparagus
  • Roasted Delicata Squash
  • Elote-Style Carrots
  • Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
  • Zucchini Fries
  • Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
  • Shishito Peppers
  • Miso Cauliflower
  • Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts
  • Grilled Broccolini
  • Mashed Cauliflower
  • Instant Pot Artichokes
  • Sunchokes
  • Smashed Brussel Sprouts
  • Arugula Salad
  • Radicchio Salad
  • Kale Caesar Salad
  • Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad
  • Din Tai Fung Cucumber Salad
  • Zucchini Pasta Salad
  • Hawaiian Slaw
  • Tomato Cucumber Salad
  • Apple Slaw
  • Peach Caprese Salad
  • Fennel & Celery Salad
  • Mexican Street Corn Salad
  • Fennel & Chickpea Salad
  • Vinegar Slaw
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • Duchess Potatoes
  • Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
  • Smashed Potatoes
  • Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
  • Grilled Potato Salad
  • Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  • Instant Pot Pinto Beans
  • Instant Pot Black Beans
  • Sauteed Zucchini & Squash

Instructions

  • Choose your favorite side dish recipe(s).
  • Gather the necessary ingredients.
  • Enjoy an amazing pork tenderloin dinner!
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