5 Deli Sides From Walmart That Shoppers Love for Summer

There’s one category of food that no barbecue is complete without, and it’s not just the sizzling burger patties and skewers. I love the grilled meats at a barbecue too, but for me, the star of a summer grill spread has always been the sides — from creamy potato salads to super savory dips.

The perfect plate at a cookout includes a little bit of everything, allowing you to top your steak with some of that mustardy potato salad or mix the zesty sauce from a pasta salad with your grilled chicken.

However, as delicious as the side dishes and salads at any summer gathering are, prepping a bunch of them for a large group can require a lot of time and effort — especially if you’re also responsible for making sure everything on the grill is cooked correctly.

This is exactly when the right selection of premade sides can come in handy, and one grocery store you might be underestimating in this department is also the largest retailer in the world, Walmart. To save yourself time, stress, and money, here are some of Walmart’s fan-favorite, affordable sides and dips to elevate any barbecue feast. 

Freshness Guaranteed Original Macaroni Salad 

Walmart’s Original Macaroni Salad offers a sweet, rich twist on the classic side dish, featuring macaroni noodles, mayonnaise, mustard, green onion, celery, carrots, red bell peppers, sour cream, sugar, salt, and vinegar.

One customer review for the Freshness Guaranteed Original Macaroni Salad proclaims, “Five stars. It tastes fresh. The noodles are perfectly cooked for just the right amount of bite and texture. The amount of sweet vs. tart is perfect. I would say it is a tad more tart than sweet, which makes it taste so good.”

This has been a popular option among shoppers for a while, with many home cooks even attempting to recreate the store's side dish at home. The macaroni salad is so beloved that Walmart now offers several variations of it, featuring slightly different seasonings and additional ingredients.

Freshness Guaranteed Deviled Egg Potato Salad

Walmart’s refrigerated deli-style salad section offers a wide variety of in-house potato salads to suit every taste, including Mustard Potato Salad, Amish Potato Salad, the Original Potato Salad, and even a Jalapeño Popper Potato Salad.

But as a dedicated Walmart reviewer and content creator says in a video, “The deviled egg potato salad is where it’s at.” The Freshly Guaranteed Deviled Egg Potato Salad is currently on sale for summer, with a 16-ounce container priced at $2.97 at my nearest Walmart location (although prices may vary depending on the store), down from its usual $4.77.

Freshness Guaranteed Rotisserie-Seasoned White Meat Chicken Salad 

A chicken salad is delicious for many reasons — with a mayonnaise-based dressing, it’s hard not to be — but the Freshness Guaranteed Fresh Rotisserie-Seasoned White Meat Chicken Salad from Walmart will quickly become your favorite easy source for this classic dish, thanks to its rotisserie chicken flavor combined with a blend of salt, black pepper, mustard powder, dried onion, dried garlic, paprika, and other savory spices.  

While reviewing the chicken salad live, one content creator described it as simply “fire.” He noted that the chicken salad was already well-seasoned and didn’t require any extra spices to enhance its flavor. “It tastes like somebody made it at home,” the reviewer proclaimed.

Marketside Tzatziki-Style Dip

Walmart’s Marketside Tzatziki-Style Dip is ideal for warm weather, featuring cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, onion, and parsley flakes. This dip is also highly versatile, as it can be spooned over grilled skewers, spread on a sandwich, or simply used for dipping veggies. A 16-ounce container of this dip contains 16 servings and is priced at $5.86.  

Marketside Smokehouse Burnt Ends Dip 

According to customer reviews on the Walmart website, the Marketside Smokehouse Burnt Ends Dip is praised for its barbecue notes and subtly sweet flavor, which seems like it would pair perfectly with a cookout. 

The sweet and smoky flavored dip combines cream cheese, smoked beef brisket, sour cream, light brown sugar, chives, and barbecue spices. TikTok creator Morgan Chomps (@morganchompz), who frequently reviews Walmart products, says, “Don’t walk, don’t run — sprint to Walmart to try this out.” 

Another customer review on the Walmart website mentions enjoying the sweet and spicy balance in this dip, stating, “This is the perfect ‘take to a party dip’ and for home.” 

A 12-ounce container of the dip is available for just under $6 at Walmart, although some creators mention that this is a seasonal product. So, make sure to grab a tub (or more) for your next summer grill party before it disappears.