Best 5 Country Cottage Potato Salad Recipes

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Discover a delightful culinary journey with our Country Cottage Potato Salad, a harmonious blend of flavors that evokes the charm and simplicity of a cozy cottage retreat. This classic dish takes a humble potato and elevates it to a symphony of textures and tastes.

Our Country Cottage Potato Salad features tender boiled potatoes embraced by a creamy and tangy dressing, speckled with the vibrant crunch of celery, red onion, and hard-boiled eggs. The creamy mayonnaise-based dressing, delicately infused with a hint of mustard, vinegar, and herbs, offers a delightful balance to the hearty potatoes. The pops of color from the diced vegetables add a playful touch, while the hard-boiled eggs provide a delightful protein-rich complement.

This versatile recipe is a culinary canvas, inviting you to explore your creativity with a range of variations. From the tangy zest of dill pickles to the smoky intrigue of roasted red peppers, each addition brings a unique dimension to the salad.

Whether you're hosting a casual backyard gathering or preparing a special meal for loved ones, our Country Cottage Potato Salad promises to be a crowd-pleaser. Its timeless appeal and customizable nature make it a beloved staple of cookouts, picnics, and potlucks.

Unleash your culinary passion and embark on a journey of flavors with our Country Cottage Potato Salad. With its effortless preparation and endless possibilities for personalization, this dish is sure to become a treasured addition to your culinary repertoire.

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

CLASSIC COUNTRY POTATO SALAD



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Classic Country Potato Salad uses fresh herbs like dill, scallions, and parsley all paired with hints of lemon making this dish a summer favorite!

Provided by Amanda Rettke

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ lbs of baby gold potatoes (washed and diced into ½-inch pieces)
½ cup Miracle Whip salad dressing
¼ cup diced red onion
¼ cup freshly chopped parsley
2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
½ tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Add salt (about 2 tablespoons) to a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until fork tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, mix together the Miracle Whip, red onion, parsley, dill, scallions and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes and dressing mixture to coat. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

COUNTRY POTATO SALAD



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I felt as though my usual potato salad recipe was missing something. So I experimented with some different ingredients, and the result was this tangy delight! -Ramona Hook Wysong, Barlow, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

5 pounds potatoes, cooked, peeled and diced
2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup finely chopped green or sweet red pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 small garlic clove, minced
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
DRESSING:
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon horseradish
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch oregano
Pinch chives

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Set aside. Combine dressing ingredients; pour over potato mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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

COUNTRY COTTAGE POTATO SALAD



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A very unusual potato salad, but it is fabulous! It is, by far, one of the easiest potato salads to make, and everyone always wants the recipe. Don't be fooled by the ingredients, it is full of flavor! This is a must try. When taking to a pot luck, make sure you have copies of the recipe with you.

Provided by Perri Pender

Categories     Red Potato Salad

Time 8h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 large unpeeled red potatoes
2 cups mayonnaise (such as Hellman's®)
salt and ground black pepper to taste
10 green onions, chopped
1 (24 ounce) carton small-curd cottage cheese

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice about 1/4 inch thick; refrigerate until cool.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup of mayonnaise on the bottom and up the sides of a large salad bowl. Place half the potato slices into the salad bowl in a layer. Generously season with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle half the green onions over the potatoes; layer half the cottage cheese and half of the remaining mayonnaise. Repeat layers and end with mayonnaise; spread the mayonnaise over the salad to seal in the layers.
  • Sprinkle black pepper over the top of the salad, and cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight. Toss well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Fat 38.2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 536.5 mg, Sugar 3 g

COUNTRY COTTAGE POTATO SALAD



Country Cottage Potato Salad image

A very unusual potato salad, but it is fabulous! It is, by far, one of the easiest potato salads to make, and everyone always wants the recipe. Don't be fooled by the ingredients, it is full of flavor! This is a must try. When taking to a pot luck, make sure you have copies of the recipe with you.

Provided by Perri Pender

Categories     Red Potato Salad

Time 8h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 large unpeeled red potatoes
2 cups mayonnaise (such as Hellman's®)
salt and ground black pepper to taste
10 green onions, chopped
1 (24 ounce) carton small-curd cottage cheese

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice about 1/4 inch thick; refrigerate until cool.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup of mayonnaise on the bottom and up the sides of a large salad bowl. Place half the potato slices into the salad bowl in a layer. Generously season with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle half the green onions over the potatoes; layer half the cottage cheese and half of the remaining mayonnaise. Repeat layers and end with mayonnaise; spread the mayonnaise over the salad to seal in the layers.
  • Sprinkle black pepper over the top of the salad, and cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight. Toss well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Fat 38.2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 536.5 mg, Sugar 3 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of potatoes. This will give your salad a more complex flavor and texture. You can use any type of potato you like, but some good options include Yukon Gold, red potatoes, and fingerling potatoes.
  • Cook the potatoes properly. The potatoes should be cooked until they are tender, but not mushy. You can boil the potatoes, steam them, or roast them.
  • Cool the potatoes completely before adding them to the salad. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a light dressing. A heavy dressing will overpower the flavor of the potatoes. A simple vinaigrette or mayonnaise-based dressing is a good option.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins. This could include things like chopped celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, or cheese.
  • Serve the salad chilled. Potato salad is best served chilled, so be sure to refrigerate it for at least an hour before serving.

Conclusion:

Country cottage potato salad is a classic summer dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make the best country cottage potato salad that will be the hit of your next gathering.

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