Best 9 Grandma Marys Potato Salad Recipes

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**Grandma Mary's Potato Salad: A Classic Dish with a Twist**

Potato salad is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's simple to make, yet it's always a crowd-pleaser. Grandma Mary's Potato Salad is a special twist on the classic recipe that will surely impress your family and friends. This recipe uses a combination of red potatoes, celery, hard-boiled eggs, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing. The result is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to be a hit.

This article includes three variations of Grandma Mary's Potato Salad:

1. **Classic Potato Salad:** This is the original recipe that Grandma Mary used to make. It's a simple and straightforward dish that is perfect for any occasion.

2. **Loaded Potato Salad:** This variation adds bacon, cheese, and chives to the classic recipe. It's a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a potluck or picnic.

3. **Vegan Potato Salad:** This variation is perfect for those who are vegan or have dietary restrictions. It uses a plant-based mayonnaise and swaps out the hard-boiled eggs for chickpeas.

No matter which variation you choose, you're sure to enjoy Grandma Mary's Potato Salad. It's a classic dish that is sure to become a family favorite.

Let's cook with our recipes!

GRANDMA'S CREAMY POTATO SALAD



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This potato salad is just like Grandma's.

Provided by Frank David

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ pounds red potatoes, peeled
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 teaspoon paprika, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let cool enough to handle, 10 to 15 minutes. Cut into cubes.
  • Mix mayonnaise, celery, onion, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add potatoes and mix to combine. Stir in eggs and sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 162.2 mg, Fat 47.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 794.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CONTEST-WINNING GRANDMA'S POTATO SALAD



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Many people have told me this is the best potato salad they have ever tasted! This recipe really represents the Midwest to me, because when our summers begin, no outdoor get-together is complete unless it includes potato salad.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 16

10 pounds salad potatoes, cooked, peeled and cubed
12 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
5 radishes, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
6 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 cup milk
Leaf lettuce
Paprika
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, celery, radishes, onion, green pepper, salt and pepper. In another large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugars, vanilla and mustard. Stir in milk. Pour over potato mixture; gently toss to coat. Chill overnight. , Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 35g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GRANDMA'S POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 side servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds red potatoes
Salt
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 chives, chopped
1 white onion, finely chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
6 hardboiled eggs, chopped

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes and 2 heaping tablespoons of salt in a large pot of water. Bring the water to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender when forked, 10 to 15 minutes. Chop the potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • In a large bowl, add the potatoes, mayonnaise, parsley, mustard, celery, chives, onions and salt and pepper. Toss to coat the potatoes with the dressing and then add the eggs. Gently stir the potato salad, taking care not to mash the eggs. Serve immediately.

GRANDMA'S POTATO SALAD



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This was my Grandma's recipe for potato salad of course I have tweaked it up a bit, however it still is hers and tastes every bit as good as 40 years ago.

Provided by Mr Dan1960

Categories     Potato

Time P1DT35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 lbs idaho potatoes
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons yellow mustard
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
2 eggs, hard-boiled and diced
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
5 tablespoons garlic, minced
3 medium sweet pickles, diced
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, sliced thin
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large heavy-bottomed pot.
  • Cover with cold water and place over medium heat.
  • Cover the pot and bring to a boil.
  • Immediately reduce heat and remove lid.
  • Gently simmer until potatoes are fork tender.
  • Drain and place into an ice bath to cool.
  • Remove skin.
  • Slice potatoes into rounds then half and place into a zip top bag.
  • Add the vinegar and toss to coat all of the potatoes.
  • Place the bag into the refrigerator overnight.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, green onions, tarragon, garlic, pickles, diced hard boiled eggs, sugar, onions, and celery.
  • Once evenly combined, add the potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
  • Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.2, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 121, Sodium 1283.8, Carbohydrate 80.4, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 13.6, Protein 11

GRANDMA'S CLASSIC POTATO SALAD



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When I asked my grandmother how old this classic potato salad recipe is, she told me that her mom used to make it when she was a little girl. It has definitely stood the test of time. -Kimberly Wallace, Dennison, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup water
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup white vinegar
4 hard-boiled large eggs
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
Sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain and cool to room temperature., Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, combine flour, sugar, salt, mustard and pepper. Gradually stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer., Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and cool completely. Gently stir in vinegar., Chop and set aside 1 hard-boiled egg; chop the remaining hard-boiled eggs. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, celery, onion and eggs; add dressing and stir until blended. Refrigerate until chilled. Garnish with reserved chopped egg and, if desired, sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MARY'S POTATO SALAD



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This is my Mother-in-laws recipe for potato salad and it is the only potato salad I have ever liked. Just to warn you I have never tried to make this myself yet, but after it is posted I am going to cut it down a little and try it myself.

Provided by Gruenes

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 20-25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 lbs boiled potatoes
1 dozen hard-boiled egg
3 celery ribs
6 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
16 ounces sour cream with chives (Top the Tater works best)
45 ounces mayonnaise
2 teaspoons mustard
2 pints half-and-half cream
1/2 cup vinegar

Steps:

  • Dice up your potatoes, eggs, & celery.
  • Mix together sour cream with chives, salt, pepper, mayo, mustard, half & half, and vinegar in a bowl.
  • Add mixture to potatoes, eggs & celery.
  • Refrigerate for a couple of hours, until cold.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.9, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 129.7, Sodium 774.2, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 8.4

GRANDMA'S POTATO SALAD



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This is my maternal grandmother's recipe for potato salad. She grew up in Arkansas during the Depression. I love this recipe, it reminds me of good family times together. And, well, BACON!

Provided by sarikat

Categories     Potato

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 lbs potatoes
2 onions (yellow or white, not sweet)
1 (10 ounce) jar dill pickle relish
8 eggs
1 lb bacon
1 1/2 cups Miracle Whip
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Hardboil the eggs. Let cool, peel, cut in half and scoop out the yolks into a bowl. Chop the whites finely and put in a large bowl.
  • Peel and chop the potatoes into bite-size pieces. Boil in well-salted water until tender. Cool, then add the potatoes to the bowl with the egg whites.
  • Peel and chop the onions, finely. Mix with the entire jar of pickle relish and add to potato mixture.
  • Fry the entire pound of bacon until crispy, then crumble or chop. Add to potato mixture.
  • Mix the egg yolks and Miracle Whip until smooth, then blend into potato mixture.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Store in refrigerator until ready to eat. Usually best prepared the day before you intend to serve it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 717.3, Fat 39.7, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 237, Sodium 1343.9, Carbohydrate 72, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 8.3, Protein 19.4

GRANDMA'S POTATO SALAD



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Our Fourth of July feast wouldn't be complete without this chilled old-fashioned potato salad. It's my grandma's treasured recipe. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 pounds medium red potatoes
Water
DRESSING:
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup Miracle Whip
SALAD:
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
Paprika

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a stockpot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain. When cool enough to handle, peel and slice potatoes; cool completely., For the dressing, in the top of a double boiler or metal bowl over barely simmering water, heat 1 cup water, butter and vinegar until butter is melted. In a small bowl, beat eggs; add sugar and cornstarch. Add to butter mixture; cook and stir until thickened, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely. , In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Stir Miracle Whip into cooled dressing mixture; fold in whipped cream. Stir in onion, green onions, salt and pepper. Add potatoes; toss lightly to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled., To serve, top with hard-boiled eggs; sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GRANDMA MARY'S POTATO SALAD



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My mother made this recipe for over 50 years. I was looking through her old recipe box when I found it, so I'am posting it for safe keeping.

Provided by Shorty 2

Categories     Potato

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 bowl, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 medium potatoes
4 eggs
1 small onion
1 -2 stalk celery
2 eggs
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
milk, if needed

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes peel and cut into small cubes, cook eggs peel and chop.
  • While potato and eggs are cooking, dice onion and celery then make the.
  • Dressing.
  • beat eggs add salt, flour, mustard, vinegar, sugar, water wisk well to remove lumps from flour. Cook stirring constantly until mixture thickens then add butter.
  • If mixture is to thick add a little milk to thin. Add dressing to potatoes, eggs, onion and celery mix well, chill and eat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.1, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 191.1, Sodium 901.6, Carbohydrate 57.6, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 19.1, Protein 11.1

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a combination of waxy and starchy potatoes. Waxy potatoes, like red or Yukon Gold, will hold their shape well, while starchy potatoes, like Russet, will break down and create a creamy texture.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender but still slightly firm.
  • Use high-quality mayonnaise. A good mayonnaise will make a big difference in the flavor of the potato salad.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins. Some popular options include celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, and cheese.
  • Season the potato salad to taste. Add salt, pepper, and any other spices or herbs that you like.
  • Chill the potato salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up.

Conclusion:

Grandma Mary's Potato Salad is a classic recipe that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its creamy texture and tangy flavor, this potato salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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