Best 6 Classic Russet Potato Salad Recipes

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Potato salad is a classic summer dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, but the most common ingredients include potatoes, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs. There are many different variations of potato salad, so you can find one that suits your taste. Some popular variations include German potato salad, which is made with bacon and vinegar, and Greek potato salad, which is made with feta cheese and olives. Potato salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. This article provides recipes for three different types of potato salad: classic russet potato salad, German potato salad, and Greek potato salad. Each recipe includes detailed instructions and a list of ingredients.

**Classic Russet Potato Salad:** This recipe is for a classic American potato salad made with russet potatoes, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs. It is a simple and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for any occasion.

**German Potato Salad:** This recipe is for a German potato salad made with bacon, vinegar, and mustard. It is a tangy and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.

**Greek Potato Salad:** This recipe is for a Greek potato salad made with feta cheese, olives, and oregano. It is a light and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

RUSSET POTATO SALAD



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A twist on traditional potato salad with mustard flavor and plenty of celery for crunch.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 lb Betty Crocker™ fresh russet potatoes, cut into fourths (about 4 large)
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons coarse-grained mustard
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, cover potatoes with water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; cook potatoes 20 to 25 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool 10 minutes.
  • Peel potatoes; cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Place in large bowl.
  • In small bowl, beat mayonnaise, mustards, dill weed, salt and pepper with whisk. Toss potatoes with mayonnaise mixture. Stir in celery and onion until well blended.
  • Cover; refrigerate about 1 hour to blend flavors. Serve cold. Cover and refrigerate any remaining salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

ALL-AMERICAN POTATO SALAD



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Our recipe is a variation on classic American-style potato salad. Warm potatoes are sprinkled with vinegar, dressed in mayonnaise, and mixed with hard-boiled eggs, celery, cornichons, and scallions.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 pounds russet potatoes (about 8 potatoes)
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 large eggs
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice (3/4 cup)
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1/2 cup)
1 medium onion, finely diced (1/2 cup)
10 cornichons, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1/4 cup)
3 scallions, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover by several inches. Bring to a boil over high heat, add 1 tablespoon salt, and lower to a gentle boil. Cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 25 minutes. Drain into a colander. Using paper towels or gloves to protect your hands, peel potatoes, and cut into 1-inch dice while still hot. Drizzle with vinegar; set aside.
  • Place eggs in a small pan with enough water to cover by 1 inch, and place over medium-high heat. When water comes to a boil, turn off heat, cover, and let stand for 13 minutes. Drain, and place in a bowl with cold water to cover. When cold, peel eggs. Chop 2 into 1/4-inch dice. Slice the third egg into 1/4-inch-thick rounds, and set aside for garnish.
  • Combine diced eggs, mayonnaise, celery seed, mustard, 2 teaspoons salt, and black pepper in a large bowl, and whisk to combine. Add reserved potatoes to mayonnaise mixture. Add celery, red pepper, onion, cornichons, scallions, and chopped parsley. Stir to combine. Chill for 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with paprika and reserved hard-boiled egg rounds.

BEST CLASSIC POTATO SALAD



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Creamy, tangy, and crunchy, with a hint of spice and sweetness from pickles, this reminds me of my grandmother's potato salad served every Easter or any time we had barbecue. She always dotted it with olives for a finishing touch and a perfect briny addition. This is the best classic version of good old-fashioned, Southern-style potato salad. Not too mayonaissey with just the right amount of tang! Serve with grilled or smoked meats as the perfect side dish.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Time 2h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled
4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, or to taste
4 large eggs
1 cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup sour cream
3 tablespoons yellow mustard
5 stalks green onions, sliced (white and green parts)
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
½ cup chopped spicy sweet dill pickles (such as Wickles™), plus 2 teaspoons pickle juice
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
¼ cup sliced green olives with pimientos

Steps:

  • Cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Place in a large pot and add water to cover by 2 inches. Add 3 teaspoons salt and eggs; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 9 minutes. Remove eggs to an ice bath. Drain potatoes when fork-tender; they may need another minute or so.
  • Peel and chop eggs and set aside.
  • Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, onions, celery, dill, pickles, juice and pepper in a large bowl; stir to combine. Stir in potatoes and eggs until well blended, mashing potatoes very slightly. Check for seasoning and add up to 1 teaspoon salt if desired.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with paprika, and garnish with olives. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 71.8 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 947 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

PERFECT POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 pounds russet potatoes (about 8 medium russets)
1 1/2 cups real mayonnaise, plus more if needed
4 tablespoons yellow mustard, plus more if needed
5 whole green onions, sliced up to the darkest green part
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more if needed
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
10 whole small sweet pickles, sliced
2 tablespoons pickle juice
6 whole hard boiled eggs, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • Cut the potatoes in halves or thirds, then boil until fork tender. Drain. Mash the potatoes or run them through a ricer or food mill to make them extra fluffy.
  • Fold the potatoes together with the mayonnaise, mustard, green onions, dill, salt, pepper, paprika and other seasonings you like. Fold in the pickles, pickle juice and eggs, and taste for seasoning. Add more salt, mustard or mayo as needed.

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.

RUSSIAN POTATO SALAD



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This is no ordinary potato salad. This salad consists of potatoes, turkey hot dogs, pickles, scallions, hard-boiled eggs, and sweet peas. All of the ingredients are finely chopped and dressed with mayonnaise. This salad has been in my family for four generations. Enjoy!

Provided by KATUSHKA92

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 large potatoes
1 (16 ounce) package turkey hot dogs
5 eggs
5 large dill pickles, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can baby peas, drained
salt to taste
1 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until a fork can be easily inserted and removed, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. During the last 10 minutes, boil the hot dogs and eggs. Drain everything, and set aside to cool.
  • Peel the potatoes, and cut into cubes. Chop hot dogs. Place everything in a large bowl, and mix in the pickles, onions and peas. Peel the eggs, and grate them on top of the salad. Add mayonnaise and salt to individual servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 136.3 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1608.7 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

Tips:

  • Boil potatoes correctly: To ensure even cooking, use a large pot with enough water to cover the potatoes. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Cool potatoes thoroughly: After boiling, drain the potatoes and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables to your potato salad, such as celery, carrots, onions, or pickles. This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing can be made up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator. This will save you time when you're ready to assemble the salad.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Before serving, sprinkle the potato salad with fresh herbs such as parsley, chives, or dill. This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

Classic russet potato salad is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. With its creamy dressing, tender potatoes, and variety of vegetables, it's a perfect dish for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or a holiday gathering, this classic potato salad is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying dish, give this recipe a try.

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