Indulge in a classic picnic staple with a twist – our potato salad extravaganza! This versatile dish takes center stage with its creamy, tangy, and refreshing flavors. From the traditional mayonnaise-based classic to the innovative bacon-ranch infused delight, we've got a recipe for every palate. Discover the secrets to creating the perfect balance of creamy dressing, tender potatoes, and crisp vegetables. Explore our collection of potato salad gems and elevate your next gathering with a side dish that steals the show.
Here are our top 17 tried and tested recipes!
EASY ITALIAN POTATO SALAD
You'll want to take this simple-to-assemble potato salad to all your picnics and outings. It's always on the menu when my tomato plants yield a bumper crop. Feel free to improvise by adding other fresh vegetables.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve salad in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 528mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
EASY GERMAN POTATO SALAD
This tangy potato salad stirs memories of my grandma, who made it for us. Now my mom makes it with brats and sauerkraut, truly the best meal! -Devin Mulertt, Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 1h15m
Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a stock pot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain potatoes; cool slightly., Cut potatoes into slices. Place in a large bowl. Stir in bacon, onion and green onions., In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients until blended; pour over salad and toss gently to coat. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY POTATO SALAD WITH DILL
Cucumbers add crunch to this simple dill potato salad. I have tried other vinegar, but I find that I prefer it with apple cider vinegar.
Provided by elsaw
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes Red Potato Salad Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 7
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 12 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry while you prepare the dressing.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir in the cucumber and green onions. Add the warm potatoes to the dressing and toss gently to coat with the dressing. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 4.2 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 70.6 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
LIGHT AND EASY GREEK POTATO SALAD
Light, easy, hard to mess up, easily multiplied.
Provided by UAReba
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes Red Potato Salad Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place red potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain and chill in freezer until cold, about 30 minutes.
- Slice potatoes and place into a large salad bowl; toss potatoes with green onion. Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, oregano, sugar, rosemary, and red pepper in a bowl. Pour the dressing over the potatoes and toss. Serve immediately or chill until serving time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 149.6 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
EASY RANCH POTATO SALAD
This is another pool party favorite. It is very easy and quick to make yet very flavorful and real tasty It is perfect for a hot summer day or any day for that matter. The recipe can be adapted to suit your individual tastes by making additions or deletions. Feel free to experiment with whatever you have on hand.
Provided by Guava Girl
Categories Potato
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine dressing mix with mayonnaise and water.
- You may also use the bottled Ranch dressing.
- in place of the Ranch mix, mayo,& water.
- Add potatoes, celery, bacon, and onions.
- Toss to coat.
- Chill.
FAST AND EASY POTATO SALAD
Using the microwave provides a quicker version of potato salad than you'll get from boiling the potatoes. Fast, simple, easy, and delicious! Perfect for those days when you just want potato salad but can't be bothered to make it from scratch, yet don't want the garbage you get at the grocery store. Also great for people living in households where other members don't share the same potato salad enjoyment (my fiancee hates mayo). For gluten-free or lactose free version-check that the mayo used is suitable
Provided by kittyroara
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 11m
Yield 3-4 cups, 1-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut the eyes and blemishes off the potatoes. Skin them if you prefer but I think they're delicious and they're definitely more nutritional!
- Rinse the potatoes and place them in the microwave undried.
- Microwave the potatoes (three at a time if you're making a double or triple recipe for the whole family or a potluck) spaced evenly apart on HIGH for THREE MINUTES.
- Chop your green onions. Chop your pickle and eggs if desired.
- Flip the potatoes over (careful, they're hot!) and microwave on HIGH for THREE MINUTES more.
- Mix the mayo, spices, onions, and optional pickle and eggs in a medium-sized bowl.
- Let the potatoes rest in the microwave for a few minutes (they will continue to cook).
- Test the doneness of the potatoes with a knife or fork by piercing into the center of each one. If the knife does not go in smoothly or there is resistance, repeat the microwaving process above in increments of ONE MINUTE.
- Place the cooked potatoes immediately into a bowl of cold water. Let cool for a few minutes.
- Remove the potatoes and cut into bite-sized pieces (usually halves and then eights will do) - careful, they may still be hot inside.
- Mix potatoes with sauce mixture, and enjoy!
EASY LOW FAT POTATO SALAD
Low-fat Potato Salad comes from Paula Pelis, Rocky Point, New York. "Everyone likes this crunchy, refreshing salad," Paula says.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook potatoes until tender but firm; cool and slice. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add potatoes and stir until well coated. Chill for several hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY POTATO SALAD
THIS RECIPE IS SIMPLE AND EASY, WHEN IT COMES TO POTATO SALAD AND IT'S JUST THE WAY MY AUNT USE TO MAKE AND THERE'S NEVER ANY LEFT WHEN I MAKE IT.
Provided by Teresa Howell
Categories Potatoes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. IN A LARGE POT, CUT POTATOES INTO CUBES AND BOIL UNTIL TENDER. THEN DRAIN POTATOES AND PLACE IN A LARGE BOWL, ALONG WITH CHOPPED EGGS, CHOPPED CELERY AND CHOPPED ONION.
- 2. COMBINE THE POTATOES, EGGS, CELERY, ONION ALONG WITH MAYONNAISE, RELISH, MUSTARD, SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE.
- 3. GENTLY TOSS INGREDIENTS WITH RUBBER SPATULA UNTIL WELL MIXED. THE REFRIGERATE.
COLORFUL AND EASY POTATO SALAD
The use of the microwave to cook the potatoes is not only speedy but saves energy. This was my experiment, and we liked it a lot. Serve warm or chilled.
Provided by ROSEP47
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes No Mayo
Time 39m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole dish. Microwave on high, stirring halfway through, until tender, about 9 minutes. Drain any liquid that may have accumulated.
- Mix Caesar dressing, carrots, green onions, Hatch chile pepper, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Stir in potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.8 calories, Carbohydrate 54.7 g, Cholesterol 7.1 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 436 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
EASY GERMAN POTATO SALAD
It's a different style of German potato salad which is very refreshing. If you like, you can also add some hard-boiled egg slices.
Provided by anjamizner
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes German Potato Salad Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven, and cover with lightly salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer until potatoes are tender; drain and cool. Peel the potatoes and cut into 1/4 inch slices.
- Mix together the potatoes, cucumbers, and mayonnaise; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.3 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 122.1 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
EASY SALMON POTATO SALAD
I've made this dish many times since coming across the recipe about 12 years ago. We enjoy the unique blend of flavors and textures, and appreciate the fact that canned salmon is always "in season"!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the salmon or tuna, potatoes, celery, carrot, onion and egg; set aside. For dressing, mix all ingredients except fresh dill in blender. Add half of dressing to salmon and potato mixture; cover and refrigerate. , Serve chilled. Stir in remaining dressing just before serving or serve with salad. Garnish with fresh dill if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts :
EASY SKILLET GERMAN POTATO SALAD
You certainly don't have to be German to enjoy this This Skillet German Potato Salad is darn near the best potato recipe I have ever made. So savory and full of so much flavor. You can boil the potatoes and mix the dressing ahead of time.
Provided by Beth Pierce
Categories Potatoes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. In large pot boil potatoes for 15 minutes. Place under cold running water to stop the cooking process. Cut into large bite size chunks and set aside.
- 2. Place bacon on cookie sheet Bake in oven at 375 degrees for 7 minutes. Turn bacon and cook for another 7 minutes or until crispy. Remove from cookie sheet and place on paper towel to drain. Do NOT dispose of bacon grease.
- 3. In medium bowl whisk vinegar, sugar, water, olive oil and Dijon mustard.
- 4. Place 2 tablespoon bacon grease in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3-4 minutes. Add chopped potatoes and cook an additional 5 minutes or until starting to brown on the edges. Add additional bacon grease when necessary to keep things from sticking to the pan.. Whisk vinegar mixture and pour in 1/3 at a time cooking 1-2 minutes after each 1/3.
- 5. Stir in chopped bacon and parsley.
EASY GERMAN POTATO SALAD
Found this recipe in an old church cook book been making my German Potato Salad this way ever since. So bring on the brats and kraut and a glass of beer and I am ready.
Provided by Linda Smith
Categories Other Non-Edibles
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Brown bacon and onion .
- 2. In same pan add flour, sugar, vinegar, and water.
- 3. Add cooked and diced potatoes
- 4. salt and pepper to taste. If mixture seems thick add alittle more water.
EASY FIESTA POTATO SALAD
I was getting tired of all the potato salads. Yummy as they all are, they all started to taste the same. So, I came up with a twist on potato salads when my oldest granddaughter Isis said," grandma, you should make a potato salad that tasetes like a taco." Great idea! And so I did! I think it DOES taste like a taco, but better!
Provided by sherry monfils
Categories Cheese Appetizers
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Place potatoes in lg pot, fill w/ water until just covered. Bring to a boil. Cook about 12-15 mins, or until potatoes are just fork-tender.
- 2. Drain potatoes and let cool completely. Place cooled potatoes in a lg bowl, set aside. In another bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and taco seasoning packet.
- 3. Add seasoned mayonnaise to potatoes, along with remaining ingredients, except crushed chips. Mix gently until combined, Refrigerate unti ready to serve. When ready to serve: sprinkle crushed chips over salad.
EASY POTATO SALAD
This was made for the picky members of my family who don't like relish or celery in potato salad.
Provided by Rhonda Tackett
Categories Salads
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Boil potatoes with salt and powdered garlic in the water until well done. drain until dry. It will be fine in the strainer until needed.
- 2. Peel eggs and dice 4 of them up and only quarter the last 2 for the garnish. Can be done beforehand.
- 3. In a small bowl, mix mayo, mustard, sour cream, vinegar, salt and pepper and onion. refrigerate, until needed. You can add the eggs if you desire.
- 4. In a large bowl mix, potatoes, eggs and dressing together until well mixed. Put in to a nice serving bowl and garnish with quartered eggs and sprinkle with cayanne pepper. Chill and enjoy!!
EASY POTATO SALAD
Enjoy this creamy potato salad, complete with tangy homemade dressing, plus all the usual suspects: eggs, onions, relish and potatoes. Take it up a notch by adding bacon to the mix!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In 3-quart saucepan, place potatoes and just enough water to cover. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cook 20 to 30 minutes or until tender; drain. Cool 15 minutes. Cut into cubes.
- In large bowl, mix mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add potatoes, onions, relish and eggs; toss gently to coat.
- Serve, or cover and refrigerate. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon pepper and the bacon before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 300 mg
EASY OVERNIGHT PIMIENTO POTATO SALAD
"A neighbor shared the recipe for this easy overnight salad," reports Dora Ledford of Rockwall, Texas. Tender potatoes and crunchy celery get refreshing flavor from a bottle of Italian dressing.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut potatoes into 1/4-in. slices. In an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish, layer half of the potatoes, onions, celery and pimientos. Repeat layers. Pour dressing over all. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Golds or red potatoes, hold their shape better than starchy potatoes, like Russets, and are less likely to fall apart when boiled.
- Cook the potatoes properly: Don't overcook the potatoes, or they will become mushy. Boil them until they are just tender when pierced with a fork.
- Cool the potatoes before dressing them: This will help prevent the potato salad from becoming watery.
- Use a light dressing: A simple vinaigrette or mayonnaise-based dressing is best. Avoid using heavy dressings, such as sour cream or cream cheese, as they can make the potato salad too rich.
- Add your favorite mix-ins: Diced celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, and pickles are all classic potato salad mix-ins. Feel free to get creative and add your own favorites.
- Chill the potato salad before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the salad to become more firm.
Conclusion:
Potato salad is a classic summer dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. With so many different ways to make it, there's sure to be a potato salad recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a side dish to bring to a party, give one of these potato salad recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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