Best 3 Amazing Potato Salad Recipes

**Potato salad: A versatile dish for any occasion.**

Potato salad is a classic dish that can be enjoyed as a side or main course. It's made with cooked potatoes, mayonnaise, and a variety of other ingredients, such as celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, and bacon. Potato salad is a versatile dish that can be served warm or cold, and it can be customized to suit your own taste. This article provides two delicious potato salad recipes: a classic potato salad and a bacon and ranch potato salad. Both recipes are easy to follow and make a great addition to any potluck, picnic, or barbecue.

**Classic Potato Salad:**
* Serves: 6-8
* Prep Time: 15 minutes
* Cook Time: 30 minutes
* Total Time: 45 minutes

This classic potato salad recipe is a crowd-pleaser. It's made with simple ingredients like potatoes, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs. The perfect balance of flavors and textures makes this dish a hit at any gathering.

**Bacon and Ranch Potato Salad:**
* Serves: 6-8
* Prep Time: 15 minutes
* Cook Time: 30 minutes
* Total Time: 45 minutes

This bacon and ranch potato salad is a delicious twist on the classic. It's made with crispy bacon, creamy ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, and chives. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

Both of these potato salad recipes are easy to make and packed with flavor. So next time you're looking for a dish to bring to a gathering, give one of these potato salad recipes a try.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AMAZING POTATO SALAD

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I found this recipe in my Food and Wine magazine back in June 1997. The lady who created it is named Elizabeth. I have been making it this way since then. I have made it for parties and it is so liked by everyone that most people leave with the recipe. I hope you all enjoy this as much as we have. NOTE: Cook time and prep time does not include cooling times for eggs and potatoes. Don't let the amount of servings scare you, I normally reduce the amounts depending on how many people I am feeding. Just cut everything in half.

Provided by jb41848

Categories Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

12 large eggs
7 lbs large baking potatoes, washed but not peeled
salt
2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup evaporated milk
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
fresh ground pepper
1 large onion, finely chopped (optional)
3 large celery ribs, cut into small pieces (optional)
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cover the eggs with warm water and bring to a boil over high heat.
Boil for 2 minutes, cover and remove from heat and let stand for 12 minutes.
Drain the eggs and cool under running water.
When eggs are cool, peel and refrigerate until cold.
Put the potatoes in a large pot and add water to cover.
Add 3 tbsps.
salt and bring to a boil over high heat.
Cook until potatoes are completely tender but not falling apart,about 25 minutes.
Drain ad spread out on baking sheet to cool slightly.
Peel the potatoes while they are still warm, then let cool.
In a medium bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the milk,mustard, vinegar, sugar and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
Thinly slice the eggs and transfer to a bowl.
Cut the potatoes into chunks.
In a large bowl gently mix the eggs, potatoes, onions, and celery with the dressing.
Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a serving bowl.
Sprinkle with paprika and chives.
Note: The potato salad can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
Remove from refrigerator 1 hour before serving.
Also, the eggs, potatoes, and dressing can be refrigerated separately for up to 2 days.
Bring to room temperature before assembling.

AMAZING SWEET POTATO SALAD

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From Extraordinary Health magazine. Serve chilled or room temperature in the hotter months and warm in the colder months.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 lbs sweet potatoes (orange flesh)
2 small red bell peppers, seeded, membrane removed and diced
4 tablespoons dark raisins
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
salt
cracked black pepper
1/3 cup sliced almonds (your choice raw or roasted)
greens (kale, baby spinach, arugula, mixed greens, etc.)

Steps:

*Note: if the weather is hot and you prefer, the sweet potatoes can be diced and browned in a little bit of oil in a pan on the stove top rather than roasted.
in an oven.
*Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Roast the sweet potatoes for 45 minutes or until fork tender.
Set aside to cool then dice.
If desired, line the salad bowl with greens of your choice. Place the sweet potatoes in salad bowl.
Add the other ingredients except for the almonds. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to eat.
Just before serving, garnish the salad with the almonds.

AMAZING POTATO SALAD

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My family loves this potato salad. The bacon and green onions make it so delicious. I was given a vague recipe from a friend who never measured the ingredients. A few years later, I developed this recipe. I don't even like sandwich spread but I love this.

Provided by Val Al

Categories Potato Salads

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8-10 potatoes, russets (approx 3-3 1/2 lbs), boiled and cut into 3/4 to 1 inch cubes and cooled.
1/2 to 3/4 c mayonnaise (not miracle whip)
1/2 to 3/4 c sandwich spread (not miracle whip but the spread that resembles thousand island dressing)
4-5 green onions chopped
7 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
1 1/2 to 2 Tbsp bacon drippings
1 1/2 Tbsp dill pickle relish or finely chopped dill pickle
1 egg, hard boiled and chopped (i go light on the egg because i'm the only one that likes it)
1/4 tsp salt (to taste)
paprika, sweet mild

Steps:

1. Prepare all ingredients as indicated in the ingredients list. Be sure to cool the potatoes if you would like them to retain their shape or they will be mashed while mixing in the other ingredients.
2. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
3. Sprinkle with paprika for a little color, cover, and chill until served. It has the best flavor the next day. :)

Tips:

Use a variety of potatoes: Mixing different types of potatoes, such as waxy and starchy, creates a more interesting texture and flavor.
Boil potatoes until just tender: Overcooked potatoes will become mushy when mixed with the dressing.
Cool potatoes completely before mixing with dressing: This will help prevent the dressing from becoming watery.
Use a light hand when mixing the dressing: Overmixing will break up the potatoes and make the salad mushy.
Add mix-ins to your taste: Common mix-ins include hard-boiled eggs, celery, onion, and pickles.
Chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors meld and develop.

Conclusion:

Potato salad is a classic summer dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. With its creamy dressing, tender potatoes, and variety of mix-ins, potato salad is a crowd-pleaser that is sure to be enjoyed by all.

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