With Memorial Day quickly approaching, the unofficial start to summer means that people are ready to celebrate. From large parties with friends to simple dinners, food is the vehicle to bring people together. This BBQ side dish is always a must have.
While food costs and rising prices continue to influence people’s shopping habits, there are certain food stables that continue to be part of the shopping list. Whether it is hamburgers, hot dogs, or a hearty rack of ribs, the realty is that people crave on particular side.
According to Instacart data, classic coleslaw mix is the hands down must have side. While the data focuses on Memorial Day purchases, there concept applies to any and every barbecue gathering.
From a topping for pulled pork to a side with chicken, hamburgers, and other food, people love the tangy, crunchy side dish. Given that there are a multitude of recipes that can be customized with this classic dish, it brings variety, too.
While coleslaw takes the top spot, it is followed by pasta salad and potato salad. As many people can remember, pasta salad had a moment last summer. Whether it is the ease to make or the variety, people still crave that carb focused option.
Lastly, potato salad might be the most controversial. From mustard to mayonnaise based, many people are quite loyal to their particular preferences. While there is a warm German variety, that option is not typically served during the warmer weather.
What is the biggest takeaway from Instacart’s side dish findings, people want more than just a main on a plate. Whether it is a bag of chips, some crudité, or some coleslaw, the plate needs to be overflowing with food. Just like the holidays, it is not time to be dainty about the amount. The summer fun needs fuel to power through the whole day.