Best 5 Dads Spirited Potato Salad Recipes

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**Dad's Spirited Potato Salad: A Flavorful Twist on a Classic Dish**

Potato salad, a beloved picnic and barbecue staple, gets a delightful makeover in "Dad's Spirited Potato Salad." This recipe collection presents a variety of unique and flavorful takes on the classic dish, each with its own special twist. From the tangy and refreshing "Lemon-Herb Potato Salad" to the smoky and savory "Bacon-Wrapped Potato Salad," these recipes offer a range of options to suit every palate. Whether you're looking for a light and summery side dish or a hearty and satisfying main course, you're sure to find a recipe in this collection that will hit the spot. So gather your ingredients, fire up the grill, and get ready to elevate your potato salad game to the next level with "Dad's Spirited Potato Salad."

**Recipes included in the article:**

* **Lemon-Herb Potato Salad:** This light and refreshing potato salad is perfect for summer gatherings. With a tangy lemon-herb dressing, it's a delightful and flavorful side dish that will complement any grilled or roasted meats.

* **Bacon-Wrapped Potato Salad:** This hearty and satisfying potato salad is sure to be a hit at your next barbecue. With crispy bacon wrapped around each potato, it's a smoky and savory dish that will leave your guests wanting more.

* **Creamy Dill Potato Salad:** This classic potato salad recipe gets a creamy and tangy upgrade with the addition of fresh dill. It's a versatile side dish that pairs well with a variety of grilled or fried foods.

* **Roasted Garlic Potato Salad:** This flavorful potato salad features roasted garlic, which gives it a rich and savory flavor. It's a perfect side dish for roasted chicken or pork, or it can be served as a main course with a side of grilled vegetables.

* **Mexican Potato Salad:** This unique potato salad is inspired by the flavors of Mexico. With a spicy chipotle dressing and a variety of fresh vegetables, it's a zesty and flavorful side dish that will add a kick to your next meal.

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

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.

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

OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SALAD



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Make a hearty Old-Fashioned Potato Salad just like Grandma's. Our Old-Fashioned Potato Salad recipe includes eggs, celery, onions and pickle relish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Spices

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb. red potatoes (about 6), peeled, cubed
3 hard-cooked eggs, divided
1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3 Tbsp. CLAUSSEN Sweet Pickle Relish
3 Tbsp. HEINZ Yellow Mustard
1 Tbsp. sugar
dash paprika

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in boiling water in large saucepan 10 to 15 min. or just until tender; drain. Cool.
  • Meanwhile, chop 2 eggs; slice remaining egg. Combine MIRACLE WHIP, celery, onions, chopped eggs, relish, mustard and sugar in large bowl.
  • Add potatoes to MIRACLE WHIP mixture; mix lightly. Top with egg slices. Sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

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

DAD'S SPIRITED POTATO SALAD



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My late father used to make this all the time when we were growing up. It's so refreshing in the summer time when it's too hot out. I had been craving it this past couple of months and decided to make it, my husband had it for the first time today and he's hooked! This is an Irish Potato Salad. It's amazing the next day after all...

Provided by Elizabeth Lancaster

Categories     Beef Salads

Time 2h40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 Tbsp vinegar
1 tsp celery seed
1 tsp mustard seed
3 medium potatoes,boiled , peeled and cubed
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 c of red or green cabbage(i use one cup of each)finely shredded
1 can(s) 12 oz of corned beef (cubed)
1/4 c finely diced dill pickle
1 c miracle whip ( or mayo)
1/4 c milk (of your choice)
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Place Corned Beef in the fridge, for at least 3+ hours before serving.
  • 2. Combine vinegar, celery seed and mustard seed and set aside. Cook Potatoes in a salted water bath. for 30-40 mins, till they are just barely down, drain water, peel and cube up while they are still hot. Drizzle with vinegar mixture. Sprinkle sugar and 1/2 tsp. salt and chill thoroughly.(about 3-4 hours
  • 3. Shred cabbage with grater or food processor.
  • 4. (Cube Corned Beef) Before serving, add cabbage, pickles, corned beef and onion. Mix together Mayo, milk and 1/2 tsp. salt. Pour over potatoes, Toss LIGHTLY.
  • 5. Makes 6-8 servings, can double this recipe for larger families and or pot lucks, I hope you enjoy this amazing salad as much as I have in my life time, like I said, best served the next day :) Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use Yukon Gold or Red Bliss potatoes: These varieties hold their shape well and have a creamy texture that's perfect for potato salad.
  • Cook the potatoes until they're just tender: Overcooked potatoes will fall apart and become mushy.
  • Let the potatoes cool completely before adding the dressing: This will help prevent the potatoes from absorbing too much dressing and becoming soggy.
  • Use a light hand with the dressing: You can always add more dressing, but it's hard to take it away.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins: Diced celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, and cheese are all popular additions to potato salad.

Conclusion:

Dad's Spirited Potato Salad is a delicious and versatile dish that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it at a backyard barbecue or a holiday gathering, this potato salad is sure to be a hit. With its creamy texture, tangy dressing, and flavorful mix-ins, this potato salad is sure to become a family favorite.

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