Best 6 Classic Potato Salad Makeover Recipes

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Potato salad is a classic dish that is perfect for picnics, potlucks, and summer gatherings. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions. This article features three delicious potato salad recipes that are sure to please everyone. The first recipe is a classic potato salad made with mayonnaise, celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs. The second recipe is a creamy dill potato salad made with Greek yogurt, dill, and lemon zest. The third recipe is a bacon and ranch potato salad made with bacon, ranch dressing, and cheddar cheese. All three recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a traditional potato salad or something a little different, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will love.

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

OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD



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This is potato salad the old-fashioned way, with eggs, celery and relish. It's really good to serve with chili.

Provided by jewellkay

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 potatoes
3 eggs
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup sweet pickle relish
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon celery salt
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool, peel and chop.
  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, celery, onion, relish, garlic salt, celery salt, mustard, pepper and mayonnaise. Mix together well and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 72.4 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 334.7 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Boil, peel and cube 2 pounds russet potatoes; toss with 2 tablespoons cider vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix 2 cups mayonnaise, 2 chopped scallions, 1 chopped celery stalk, 1 tablespoon each dijon mustard and vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, and salt. Toss with the potatoes.

CLASSIC AMERICAN-STYLE POTATO SALAD



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Most potato salads look and taste better when made with low-starch red boiling potatoes. For Classic American-Style Potato Salad, you can use any size of this variety, but the small new potatoes cook 10 to 15 minutes faster than the larger ones. Choose potatoes that are all roughly the same size, if possible, so they cook in the same time.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds red boiling potatoes, scrubbed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 hard-cooked eggs
1 small celery stalk
¼ cup chopped sweet pickle (not relish)
3 scallions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a pot with water to cover. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer, stirring to ensure even cooking, until a thin-bladed paring knife or a metal skewer inserted into a potato can be removed with no resistance, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again. Cool slightly.
  • Cut warm potatoes into 3/4-inch dice with a serrated knife. Layer them in a bowl, seasoning with vinegar, salt and pepper as you go. Cut eggs, celery and pickle in 1/4-inch dice and thinly slice scallions. Add to potatoes, along with parsley. Stir in mayonnaise and mustard until everything is combined. Chill, covered, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 99.5 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 549.9 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD (MAKEOVER)



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From Betty's Soul Food Collection... What's the skinny on reduced-fat potato salad? Begin with reduced-fat mayo, then jack up the flavor with yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish and a dash of hot sauce for zip.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 medium red potatoes (2 lb), peeled
3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
2 medium stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon Frank's™ RedHot™ Original cayenne pepper sauce
Paprika

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan, place potatoes. Add water just to cover. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly. Cut into cubes.
  • In large bowl, mix potatoes, eggs, celery, onions and bell pepper.
  • In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, pickle relish, mustard, sugar, salt, black pepper and pepper sauce until well blended.
  • Add dressing to potato mixture; toss gently to mix. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour or until serving time. Sprinkle top with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 1, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g

OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield about 40 (4-ounce) servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 eggs
4 celery stalks
10 pounds russet potatoes
3 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
3 tablespoons dill relish
5 tablespoons real mayonnaise
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, hard-boil the eggs. Drain and cool, then shell and dice the eggs.
  • Dice the celery stalks, and place to the side with eggs.
  • In a large pot, boil whole potatoes until fully cooked. Drain water. Let potatoes cool and then peel. In a large bowl crumble or mash potatoes.
  • Add all remaining ingredients, including the eggs and celery, and mix. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving time.

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD



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The recipe for this Southern classic came from the chef Millie Peartree's mother, Millie Bell. The sweet relish melds with the creamy potatoes for a deep, balanced flavor. Onion powder adds savory notes without the texture of diced onion, which could overpower the dish. Make sure that your eggs are rinsed thoroughly, so no pieces of shell remain, and that your potatoes are uniformly cut in roughly 1-inch cubes so they all finish cooking at the same time. (Millie Bell used her thumb as a measure.) And, most important of all, don't overcook the potatoes: You want potato salad, not mashed potatoes.

Provided by Millie Peartree

Categories     salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings (2 1/2 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds russet, Yukon Gold or Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet relish
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon granulated onion or onion powder
6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and diced small
2 celery stalks (optional)
Sweet paprika, for garnish

Steps:

  • Set the potatoes in a large pot; add 1 tablespoon salt and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Set over high heat and cook just until fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. (You still want the potatoes to still have some shape to avoid turning the dish into mashed potatoes.) Drain potatoes, and set them aside to cool.
  • As potatoes cool, make the dressing: To a large bowl, add mayonnaise, relish, mustard and granulated onion; whisk to combine.
  • Add the potatoes to the dressing, along with the diced hard-boiled eggs, and celery, if using; stir gently to combine. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
  • Chill for at least 2 hours, and up to overnight. Serve cold. Finish with a sprinkle of paprika. Potato salad will keep for 4 days in an airtight container.

Tips:

  • Use good-quality potatoes: Look for smooth, firm potatoes without any bruises or blemishes. Yukon Gold and red potatoes are both great choices for potato salad.
  • Cook the potatoes properly: Boil the potatoes until they are tender but not mushy. You should be able to easily pierce them with a fork, but they should still hold their shape.
  • Use a variety of ingredients: Don't just stick to the basics. Add in some chopped vegetables, herbs, and spices to give your potato salad some extra flavor. Some good options include celery, onion, carrot, bell pepper, dill, parsley, chives, garlic, and paprika.
  • Use a good-quality mayonnaise: The mayonnaise is one of the key ingredients in potato salad, so don't skimp on it. Use a full-fat mayonnaise that is made with real eggs and oil.
  • Season the potato salad to taste: Once you have added all of the ingredients, taste the potato salad and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or vinegar.
  • Chill the potato salad before serving: Potato salad is best served chilled. This will help the flavors to meld together and will make the salad more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Potato salad is a classic summer dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. It is a versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a potato salad recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a simple and delicious side dish, give potato salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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