Best 6 Dads Potato Salad Recipes

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**Potato salad**, a versatile and widely-enjoyed dish, is a staple in many cuisines around the world. With its variations spanning different cultures and regions, potato salad offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures. From the classic American-style potato salad, characterized by its creamy mayonnaise-based dressing and the addition of hard-boiled eggs, celery, and onion, to the tangy German potato salad, featuring a vinegar-based dressing and bacon, each variation has its own unique charm.

This article presents a collection of delectable potato salad recipes, catering to diverse tastes and preferences. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or are looking for something more adventurous, you're sure to find a recipe that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic mayonnaise-based potato salad, perfect for summer picnics and potlucks, to a lighter and healthier version with a yogurt-based dressing, this article has something for every occasion.

So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey to explore the wonderful world of potato salads. Let's dive into these recipes and discover the flavors that await you!

Let's cook with our recipes!

DAD'S MASHED POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Martina McBride

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch large chunks
3 /4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch freshly ground nutmeg
1/4 cup warm half-and-half
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons Miracle Whip
1/4 cup yellow mustard
3/4 cup finely chopped celery
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cups finely chopped sweet pickles
1/4 cup sweet pickle juice
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
5 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Cover the potato chunks with cold water in a large saucepot. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain and return the potatoes to the pot. Add the butter, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Mash with a potato masher or electric hand mixer (essentially you are making mashed potatoes), adding warm half-and-half as needed until the potatoes are smooth and creamy. You should have a little over 6 cups of mashed potatoes.
  • Add the Miracle Whip, mustard, celery, onion, pickles, pickle juice, and sugar, mixing after each addition. Stir in the eggs until combined. Chill at least 1 hour or make the night before and refrigerate. Sprinkle with the chopped freshly parsley before serving.

BIG DADDY POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed and cubed into 1-inch dice
Salt
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 shallots, minced
3 pickled jalapenos, drained and chopped
3 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
Freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Add the potatoes to a large pot of cold water. Bring it to a boil over medium heat and add salt, to taste. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  • In a large serving bowl, whisk the mayonnaise and mustard with the shallots, jalapenos, parsley and salt and pepper. Add the potatoes and toss them with the mayonnaise mixture.

DAD'S POTATO SALAD



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Just Like Mom used to make except better, because this is like Dad makes. This is great for picnics, family reunions, feeding a FAMILY of 7 at HOME or a FAMILY of 8 at the FIRE STATION. Nothing beats a great traditional potato salad and this is just that...A GREAT TRADITIONAL POTATO SALAD!

Provided by mattdillard911

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 2h55m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 pounds potatoes, unpeeled
12 eggs
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked spiral pasta
1 (16 ounce) jar dill pickles, chopped (reserve juice)
2 bunches green onions, chopped
3 cups mayonnaise, or to taste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup dill pickle juice, or as needed
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Allow the potatoes to cool.
  • While potatoes are cooking, place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water, then cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel once cold.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the spiral pasta, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, rinse with cold water, and let cool.
  • Peel the potatoes. Chop potatoes and hard-cooked eggs into bite-size pieces in a large bowl. Mix in the cooked pasta, dill pickles, and green onions. In a bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, enough dill pickle juice to make a creamy dressing, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour the dressing over the potato mixture, and toss lightly to coat all ingredients with dressing. Chill the salad until cold, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 165.5 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 726.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

DAD'S POTATO SALAD



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Make and share this Dad's Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mayniac May Family

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 large potatoes
12 hard-boiled eggs
5 whole dill pickles
2 cups mayonnaise, approximately
1/2 cup mustard, approximately
salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Dice peeled potatoes and cook until done.
  • Boil eggs (10 minutes of solid boiling) and cut into medium size chunks.
  • Dice pickles.
  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • **Mayo and mustard is approximate. It depends on the size of your potatoes as well as how your preference is. Salt to your preferred taste as well.
  • Refrigerate until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1152.2, Fat 56.8, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 666.5, Sodium 2446.3, Carbohydrate 132.2, Fiber 14.2, Sugar 17.3, Protein 32.9

FATHER'S DAY POTATO SALAD



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This potato salad has a lot of flavor and is a refreshing change to the blah potato salad we often find.

Provided by Wendy2

Categories     Potato

Time 42m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 -8 medium red potatoes
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/3 cup mustard
3 tablespoons vinegar
3 dashes hot sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
2 dill pickles
1 1/2 cups celery
5 -6 radishes
2 hard-boiled eggs
1/2 cup marinated olive
4 green onions
6 sprigs fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Remove eyes from potatoes and cup up into desired size chunks.
  • Place in a sauce pan and cover with water.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Cook until soft but do not over cook.
  • Drain potatoes and let cool.
  • Add Mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, hot sauce, sugar, salt and sweet pickle relish.
  • Mix well.
  • Chop dill pickles, celery, radishes, olives, parsley and green onions.
  • Mix into salad.
  • Chill for atleast one hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.9, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 62.2, Sodium 1259.5, Carbohydrate 47, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 12.2, Protein 7.4

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

Tips:

  • Boil potatoes until tender, but not mushy: The potatoes should be cooked through but still hold their shape so that they don't fall apart when mixed with the other ingredients.
  • Use high-quality mayonnaise: The mayonnaise is one of the main ingredients in potato salad, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a mayonnaise that is made with fresh, simple ingredients and that has a rich, creamy flavor.
  • Add-ins: Feel free to experiment with different add-ins to your potato salad. Some popular options include chopped celery, diced onion, hard-boiled eggs, and crumbled bacon. You could also add fresh herbs, such as chopped parsley or dill.
  • Chill before serving: Potato salad is best served chilled. This allows the flavors to meld together and the salad to firm up.

Conclusion:

Dad's Potato Salad is a classic recipe that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a side dish that will impress, give Dad's Potato Salad a try.

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