Potato Salad Tops Barbecue Side Dish List in New Study

Potato Salad Tops Barbecue Side Dish List in New Study

Grilled Potato Bake
Grilled Potato Bake
by The Packer Staff, Jun 24, 2025

Fresh Solutions Network says new supporting data further shows potatoes are a popular pick for barbecues.

According to a study by Talker Research, published in June, Americans said they plan to attend an average of five barbecues this summer and host four, while 66% agreed that summer grilling season is their favorite time of year.

“Summer means BBQ and grilling, and Side Delights is ready to support with Grillables foil-wrapped, triple-washed russets, Steamables that cook in the microwave in eight minutes without heating up the kitchen for quick potato salad, or Petites in a foil grill pouch that cook alongside any meat or fish,” Kathleen Triou, president and CEO of Side Delights, said in a news release.

In the study, 60% of respondents ranked potato salad as their top go-to barbecue side dish, and 64% stated it’s a “faux pas” to arrive at a cookout empty-handed.

“In addition to being the leading choice for BBQ side dishes, potato salads are easy to make ahead and perfectly portable to bring to the host when invited to a cookout or any occasion,” Triou says.

Side Delights says it offers a variety of potato products for grilling season or any time of year.









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