Best 8 Grandmas Famous Potato Salad Recipes

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**Potato salad**, a classic side dish loved by many, is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed at picnics, potlucks, and backyard barbecues. Made with simple, everyday ingredients, potato salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be tailored to your personal preferences. This article presents a collection of Grandma's famous potato salad recipes, each with its own unique twist. From the classic mayonnaise-based potato salad to a tangy mustard-based version, and even a vegan potato salad made with plant-based mayonnaise, there's a recipe here for every taste. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes will guide you in creating a flavorful and memorable potato salad that will be the star of your next gathering.

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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 CLASSIC POTATO SALAD



Grandma's Classic Potato Salad image

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

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

OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD RECIPE



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This old fashioned potato salad recipe has been passed down through generations of my family. It's hands down the best potato salad recipe I've ever tried, and you're gonna love it!

Provided by Down Redbud Drive

Categories     Side Dish

Time P1DT1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 lbs of russet potatoes
18 eggs
1 1/2 10 oz jars of Sweet Tiny Midget Pickles
1 large yellow onion
20 oz (about 2/3 of a 30 oz jar) of Miracle Whip
1/2 cup yellow mustard
1/2 cup mayo
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Clean the potatoes and boil them with the peel on. Boil them until the peel begins to crack, that's how you'll know they're done.
  • Drain the potatoes and set them aside to cool until you can handle them.
  • Hard boil the 18 eggs, and then remove them from the water until they're cool. This step can also be done in advance if you want to save some waiting time for them to cool.
  • Peel the potatoes, then chop them into bite size pieces (about 1 inch cubes). Place the chopped potato in a very large bowl.
  • Once the boiled eggs have cooled enough to peel, chop them into small pieces. Add the chopped pieces to the potatoes.
  • Chop the onion and the pickles into very small, minced pieces. Grandma always made us do this by hand, but you can do it with a food chopper if you're pressed for time.
  • Add the pickles and the onions to the potatoes and eggs.
  • Add in and mix the miracle whip, mayo, yellow mustard, and salt and then use a large spoon to mix until it's all incorporated.
  • Cover the potato salad and place it in the fridge for 24 hours, or overnight if you waited til last minute.
  • If the potato salad seems very dry the next day, it's because the potatoes absorbed some of the liquid. Add up to half a cup more of miracle whip or mayo (whatever you prefer) to help re-moisten it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 115 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 6 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 2/3 cup, Sodium 406 milligrams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

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 JEAN'S POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 3h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 large red potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 ribs celery, chopped
1/2 large onion, chopped
3 hard-boiled eggs, 2 chopped and 1 sliced
2 heaping tablespoons sweet pickle relish, drained
1/2 cup salad dressing, (recommended: Miracle Whip)
3 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
Paprika, for garnish
Salt

Steps:

  • Boil cubed potatoes until they are tender. Drain and cool. In a large bowl add celery, onion, 2 eggs and pickled relish. Add the salad dressing, yellow mustard and sugar. Stir well. Place the sliced egg on top of potatoes and sprinkle with paprika and salt. Let the potato salad chill in the refrigerator for 2 1/2 hours or overnight.

GRANDMA'S REINVENTED POTATO SALAD



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Shredded Cheddar cheese, Miracle Whip® dressing, and crumbled bacon add delicious flavor to a classic potato salad.

Provided by Miracle Whip

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds red potatoes, cut into bite-size chunks
½ cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
3 green onions, sliced
1 ⅓ cups MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon celery seed
¼ teaspoon black pepper
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, chopped, divided

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in pan of boiling water 15 minutes or just until tender; drain. Cool.
  • Place potatoes in large bowl. Add cheese and onions; mix lightly.
  • Mix dressing, sugar, celery seed and pepper in medium bowl. Stir in half the bacon. Add to potato mixture; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Top with remaining bacon before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 446 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

GRANDMA'S FAMOUS POTATO SALAD



Grandma's Famous Potato Salad image

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

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/3 cup sweet corn relish or 1/3 cup chow chow
1 teaspoon salt substitute
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
6 cups potatoes

Steps:

  • Cut potatoes into cubes about 1inch squares.
  • Boil potatoes until soft, but not mushy!
  • Let cool, while mixing all ingredients except the mayonnaise.
  • Blend in mayo last.
  • Pour mixture over potatoes and lightly toss.
  • Refrigerate before serving.

Tips:

  • Use the right potatoes. Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, hold their shape better than starchy potatoes, such as Russet potatoes.
  • Cook the potatoes until they are just tender. Overcooked potatoes will be mushy and fall apart.
  • Let the potatoes cool completely before adding the other ingredients. This will help to prevent the potato salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a light hand when dressing the potato salad. Too much dressing will make the potato salad greasy and heavy.
  • Add some fresh herbs or vegetables to the potato salad for extra flavor. Some good options include chopped celery, onion, parsley, or dill.
  • Serve the potato salad chilled or at room temperature. Potato salad is a great dish to make ahead of time, so you can enjoy it at your next party or picnic.

Conclusion:

Grandma's Famous Potato Salad is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you need a delicious and refreshing side dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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