Best 6 Moms Best Potato Salad Recipes

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**Indulge in a Symphony of Flavors: Discover Mom's Best Potato Salad and Its Tangy Variations**

From backyard barbecues to potlucks galore, potato salad reigns supreme as a classic summer staple. And with Mom's Best Potato Salad, you'll have a recipe that's sure to steal the show. This delectable dish features perfectly tender potatoes coated in a creamy, tangy dressing, elevated with a symphony of flavors from crisp celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs. But that's just the beginning - this article unveils a treasure trove of potato salad variations that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

**A Culinary Journey Through Potato Salad Delights**

1. **Classic Potato Salad:** Embark on a culinary journey with Mom's Best Potato Salad recipe, a timeless classic that embodies simplicity and perfection. This recipe showcases a harmonious balance of creamy dressing, tender potatoes, and a burst of flavor from crisp vegetables.

2. **Tangy Mustard Potato Salad:** Elevate your taste buds with a zesty twist on the classic potato salad. This variation introduces a tangy mustard dressing that adds a delightful kick and depth of flavor.

3. **Creamy Dill Potato Salad:** Experience the refreshing embrace of dill in this creamy rendition of potato salad. The delicate herb adds a subtle yet noticeable layer of flavor that complements the creamy dressing perfectly.

4. **Bacon and Ranch Potato Salad:** Indulge in a flavor explosion with this irresistible combination of bacon and ranch dressing. Crispy bacon lends a smoky crunch, while the creamy ranch dressing adds a rich, savory flavor that will leave you craving more.

5. **Loaded Baked Potato Salad:** Experience the ultimate comfort food in potato salad form. This recipe incorporates all the beloved flavors of a loaded baked potato, including cheese, bacon, and sour cream, resulting in a hearty and satisfying dish.

6. **Southwestern Potato Salad:** Embark on a culinary adventure with this Tex-Mex inspired potato salad. A blend of spices, corn, and black beans adds a vibrant kick and a unique twist to the classic recipe.

7. **Greek Potato Salad:** Transport yourself to the Mediterranean with this vibrant Greek potato salad. Tangy feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and a refreshing lemon-oregano dressing create a delightful symphony of flavors.

With these mouthwatering variations, you'll have a potato salad recipe for every occasion and palate. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

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

POTATO SALAD



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Mom's potato salad is simply the best! It's always a huge hit at parties and potlucks and I wouldn't host a barbecue without it.

Provided by Amanda Formaro

Categories     Salad

Time 2h35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (kept whole)
1/4 cup pickle juice
4 large hard boiled eggs (peeled an chopped)
1/2 cup celery (diced small (3 small stalks))
1/3 cup sweet onion (diced small)
1/2 cup dill pickle (diced small)
2 tablespoon red bell pepper (diced small)
1/4 cup chives (chopped)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Do not peel potatoes. In a large stock pot, cover potatoes with cold water. Cover the pot and bring potatoes to a boil over high heat (could take 20 minutes or more to GET to a boil.) Once boiling begins, remove the lid. Turn down to medium and gently boil uncovered for 15 minutes. Should be able to pierce with knife but potatoes should be firm and hold their shape.
  • Drain then plunge into ice bath. Peel skins when they are cool enough to handle. Chop into bite sized pieces and place in a large bowl. Sprinkle warm potatoes with 1/4 cup pickle juice, toss to distribute. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine mayo, sour cream, mustard, garlic powder, celery salt, black pepper, and salt. Taste for seasoning, add more salt if you like. Set aside.
  • To the bowl with potatoes, add boiled eggs, celery, bell pepper, onion, pickle, and chives. Top with dressing and toss until completely coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight) to allow flavors to mingle.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 svg (about .25 lb), Calories 188 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Sodium 354 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g

MY MOM'S GOOD OLD POTATO SALAD



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I have enjoyed this recipe for years, and now so do my children. The secret to this recipe is the sweet pickles. You can also trade the mayo for salad dressing.

Provided by Andrea Parker

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 pounds potatoes, peeled and chopped
10 eggs
1 large onion, chopped
1 (24 ounce) jar sweet pickles, drained and chopped
2 cups mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a large pan of water and boil over medium-low heat until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain the potatoes, and place in the refrigerator to cool.
  • Place the eggs in a saucepan of cold water over medium heat, and bring to a full boil. Turn off the heat, cover the pan, and allow the eggs to sit in the hot water for about 15 minutes. Cool the eggs thoroughly under cold running water and shell them. Chop the cooled eggs and place them in a large salad bowl.
  • Stir the onion, sweet pickles, and mayonnaise into the eggs, and let the mixture chill in the refrigerator at least l/2 hour to blend the flavors. Mix in the chilled chopped potatoes, and refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 787.7 calories, Carbohydrate 71.5 g, Cholesterol 253.4 mg, Fat 50.5 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 806.4 mg, Sugar 19.6 g

MOM'S EASY POTATO SALAD RECIPE



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Everyone loves a good potato salad on a hot summer day! If you haven't made it for awhile, this is a new recipe you NEED to try!

Provided by Kristen Hills

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 potatoes (cooked)
8 eggs (hard boiled)
¾ cup dill or sweet pickles (diced)
2 celery stalks (diced)
1 cup mayonnaise ((you could also use Miracle Whip))
3 Tablespoons yellow mustard
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon white vinegar
salt and pepper (to taste)
Salad Supreme Seasoning (optional to sprinkle on top)

Steps:

  • Bring two pots of water to a boil. In one pot boil your potatoes for about 30-40 minutes, or until fork can easily pierce through the potato, but not too soft that they just fall apart. Drain water off of potatoes and let them cool (I usually put the potatoes in the fridge to cool).
  • Once your potatoes are cool, peel and dice. Place diced potatoes, diced celery, and pickles in a large bowl. Dice the eggs and add it to the bowl (sometimes I will set aside 1 egg and slice it to put on top of the potato salad for presentation - totally not necessary, it's just what my mom always did).
  • In a separate small bowl, mix your mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, vinegar all together. Pour your sauce over the potato mixture in the big bowl and gently fold together. Add salt and pepper to taste. If it is dry, you can add more mayo to get it the texture you like. Top with Salad Supreme seasoning. As mentioned before, you can also save 1 hard boiled egg to slice and add it to the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 168 mg, Sodium 466 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MOM'S SUPER STUPENDOUS POTATO SALAD



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In college, my best friend and I debated whose mom made the best potato salad. Turns out they were almost identical! Even though I've since tweaked our recipe, it still takes me home again. -Ellie Martin Cliffe, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 garlic clove, peeled
3 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons cider vinegar, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
6 hard-boiled large eggs, divided use
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika, plus extra for garnish, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Skewer garlic with a toothpick (to make it easy to find after cooking). Place potatoes, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt and skewered garlic in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain potatoes, reserving garlic; remove skewer and crush garlic., Meanwhile, chop 5 eggs. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, paprika, pepper, garlic and remaining vinegar and salt. Stir in potatoes, chopped eggs, onion and celery. Refrigerate 4 hours or until cold., Just before serving, slice remaining egg. Top salad with egg; sprinkle with parsley and, if desired, additional paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

MOM'S BEST POTATO SALAD



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This is a basic Alabamian potato salad that has tested the time for many important holidays. Easy and tastes awesome, especially on the 2nd day when all the flavors mix. Can be served cold or hot (first day).

Provided by LOGMAN

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 1 bowl, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 -6 cups white potatoes
1/2 cup dill pickle
1 medium onion
3 -4 stalks celery
6 -8 hard-boiled eggs
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons mustard
salt and pepper
cayenne

Steps:

  • In a 2" sauce pan fill with 4-6 peeled chopped potato's (about 1/2" squares).
  • pour in larger pan and pour water about 1/2" below top of potato's.
  • salt and pepper.
  • Bring to boil and simmer for 5-10 min, or until potato is "fork tender".
  • chop/dice dill pickle.
  • dice medium onion.
  • fine dice celery.
  • mix 1 cup mayo and 2-3 tablespoons of regular mustard.
  • drain potatoes in collander (don't rinse).
  • pour hot water from eggs and let sit in cold water.
  • peel when cooler and chop.
  • salt and pepper dill, onion, and celery in serving bowl, mix, then GENTLY fold in potato (while hot).
  • GENTLY mix in mayo/mustard and 4 chopped hard boiled eggs.
  • slice 2-4 eggs to put on top of salad, salt pepper and sprinkle light with cayenne.
  • Cover with saran wrap and let sit over night for best flavor or serve immediately.
  • tastes great hot too.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.2, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 109.8, Sodium 372.9, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 4.5

MOM'S POTATO SALAD



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So Easy and SO good! My Mom has made this for years, I love the dressing, this is the only recipe I use for potato salad.

Provided by Donna

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 boiled potatoes, cut in chunks
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/2-1 onion, chopped
6 green onions, sliced thin
3 stalks celery, chopped
1/3 cup Miracle Whip
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
salt and pepper
paprika (optional)
parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Toss together.
  • chill.
  • EAT!

Tips:

  • Use the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, hold their shape better than starchy potatoes, making them ideal for potato salad.
  • Cook the potatoes properly: Boil the potatoes until they are tender but still firm. Overcooking will make them mushy.
  • Cool the potatoes before assembling the salad: This will help prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a light dressing: A heavy dressing will weigh down the salad and make it less refreshing.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins: Diced celery, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, and cheese are all popular additions to potato salad.
  • Season the salad to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
  • Serve the salad chilled: Potato salad is best served cold, so chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Potato salad is a classic summer side dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy dressing, tender potatoes, and your favorite mix-ins, potato salad is a dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a side dish for your next cookout or potluck, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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