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Grilled Potato Salad: The Ultimate Summer Side Dish

Published: Jul 3, 2018 · Modified: May 16, 2025 by Belly Laugh Living · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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Summer is the season of BBQ, pool parties, grilling, sunburns, and potato salad! It's a time for outdoor activities, get-togethers, and, of course, delicious food. One dish that has become synonymous with summer is the classic potato salad recipe. Its creamy texture, tangy flavor, and refreshing ingredients make it an irresistible side dish that everyone loves to indulge in. 

The Best Potato Salads of Summer

Traditional Dill Pickle Potato Salad
Spicy Potato Salad

However, when you're trying to watch your diet, this dish can be tricky to navigate around at a party. Thoughts like "I know I shouldn't try it, but I really want to", "I always go overboard on the side dishes," and "Maybe it won't taste good" might run through your head. But let's be honest, you're probably going to end up eating it anyway.  

To help you out, we've put together the 3 best potato salad recipes of the summer (including a grilled potato salad) that are easy, delicious, and low in fat! Yes, it's still a splurge, but it won't ruin your entire day, and you won't miss out on the creamy deliciousness that is potato salad.

You can indulge in these tasty dishes guilt-free, knowing that you're not sabotaging your diet. So, fire up the grill, grab your ingredients, and get ready to enjoy the best potato salads of the summer.

Spicy Salad

Spicy potato salad

Get ready to indulge in a delectable salad that should be on your must-try list this summer - the Spicy Potato Salad. By using a blend of light mayo and light sour cream, along with a touch of apple cider vinegar, we have transformed this salad into a healthier version without sacrificing its taste. With a perfect balance of creaminess and tanginess, it's hard to believe that you're consuming almost half the calories of a regular potato salad. The optional jalapeños give this salad an extra zing, adding a delightful crunch and a spicy twist to the potatoes and dressing. Trust me, this salad will leave your taste buds wanting for more.

Spicy Potato Salad
Spicy Potato Salad is everything you crave in a good potato salad.  It's creamy, spicy, crunchy AND it's lower in fat and calories than a "traditional salad"
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Spicy potato salad

Grandma's Dill Pickle Salad

If you want a traditional potato salad recipe that's still about half the calories, this recipe is perfect for you. We use dill pickles for extra tang, but you can substitute sweet pickles if you prefer. Grandma's Dill Pickle Potato Salad is an easy recipe that uses a similar technique as the Spicy Potato Salad, using light mayo and light sour cream. In this recipe, we use yellow mustard instead of vinegar and dill pickles (with some juice) to add extra brine, resulting in a completely balanced salad. For a traditional spin, top with sliced eggs and paprika. Alternatively, add cayenne pepper if you want to wake up your taste buds.  Give it a try and savor the deliciousness!

Grandma's Dill Pickle Potato Salad
Tantalize your taste buds with this Dill Pickle Potato Salad recipe, perfect for events and special occasions. Enjoy the tangy flavor!
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Grilled Potato Salad (Recipe Below)

This grilled potato salad recipe is a lot of fun to make! Sometimes, when we're brainstorming new ideas, we throw ideas back and forth until we come up with something that sounds exciting. However, this recipe was a little different. My mother expressed her desire to grill and suggested that we come up with a grilled potato salad recipe. At first, I thought it was a bit strange, but then again, we did make a fabulous habanero banana cream pie once, which also sounded unusual at the time but turned out to be delicious.

Grilled Potato Salad

We decided to try making a Grilled Potato Salad, which turned out to be a great idea! It was a fun time grilling, and even if the salad didn't turn out to be great, we would have still enjoyed ourselves with a few glasses of wine.

We kept the potatoes whole, tossed them in olive oil and spices, and then put them on the grill. Then, we mixed our sauce using Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar, similar to our other favorite potato salads.

Grilled Potato Salad
Grilled Potato Salad
Grilled Potato Salad
Grilled Potato Salad
Grilled Potato Salad
Grilled Potato Salad
Grilled Potato Salad

The grilled potatoes had a smoky flavor that blended well with the sweetness of the mustard and the creaminess of the mayo/sour cream mixture. The result was a delicious grilled potato salad that was a total hit at our party.

One of the best things about making this salad was that we didn't have to heat up the house, and we got to spend time outside with everyone while making a killer salad. If you decide to try making any of these salads, we would love to hear about your experience.

You may want to take a look at these recipes.

  • Easy Summer Recipes - This is a roundup of several summer recipes.
  • Fried Pickles (Air Fry or Baked) Recipe - Healthier than deep frying and just as crispy. These Air Fryer Pickles can also be baked and are a crunchy, fun snack perfect for game day.
  • Garden to Table Summer Salad - Garden to Table Summer Salad combines sweet bell peppers, crunchy onions, and cherry tomatoes, all tossed together in a zesty dressing topped off with feta cheese.
  • Classic Broccoli Salad with a twist - Broccoli Salad that is crunchy, flavorful, and topped with bacon. This is a lower-calorie version of classic broccoli salad. Yes, 50% less calories with 100% more flavor!
  • Easy Summer Pasta Salad - Easy Summer Pasta Salad is a flavorful, diet-friendly cold pasta that goes great with cookout meals or as a stand-alone dinner. This salad is perfect to enjoy on a hot summer day.

Grilled Potato Salad: The Ultimate Summer Side Dish

Grilled Potato Salad is the perfect summer side dish for any occasion: light, tangy, and full of flavor! Try this classic summer dish.
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Course: Main Dish, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Grilled, Potato Salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 158kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living

A Few Things We Use

Charcoal Grill
Grill Tools
Grill Cover

Ingredients

Prepare the Potatoes

  • 12 Ounces Potatoes We used Fingerling
  • 1 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Optional use if you want it spicy
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 Medium White Onion

Prepare the Sauce

  • ½ Cup Light Mayonnaise
  • ½ Cup Light Sour Cream Or Fat-free Sour Cream
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 teaspoon Red Wine Vinegar

Prepare the Potato Salad

  • ½ White Onion Chopped
  • 3 Ribs Celery Chopped

Instructions

Prepare the Potatoes

  • Slice the onion into large chunks.
    A blue plate with sliced onions on it
  • Rinse potatoes under cold water. Toss the potatoes with spices and olive oil
    Grilled Potato Salad
  • Place the potatoes in an aluminum foil boat or a grill-safe pan on the grill over medium-high heat. Grill the potatoes on indirect heat until they are fork-tender.
    Grilled Potato Salad
  • Toss the onion in the same bowl as the potatoes with the remaining olive oil and spices. Place the onion on the grill in a foil boat.
    Grilled Potato Salad
  • When done, remove the potatoes and the onions from the grill. Place them in a bowl and allow to cool.
    Grilled Potato Salad

Prepare the Sauce

  • In a small bowl, combine mayo, sour cream, mustard, spices, and red wine vinegar
    Grilled Potato Salad

Prepare the Potato Salad

  • Cut the potatoes into bite-size pieces. Add them with the chopped grilled onions, raw onions, and celery.
    Grilled Potato Salad
  • Add the Mayo/Sour cream sauce to the potatoes and toss to coat completely. Add salt and pepper to taste
    Grilled Potato Salad
  • Enjoy!!!!
    Grilled Potato Salad

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 607mg | Potassium: 417mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 464IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg
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