Best 6 My Daddys Potato Salad Recipes

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In the realm of classic summer side dishes, potato salad reigns supreme. With its creamy, tangy dressing, tender potatoes, and a symphony of flavors, it's a staple at picnics, potlucks, and backyard barbecues. In this culinary adventure, we'll embark on a journey to explore a treasured family recipe passed down through generations: My Daddy's Potato Salad. This beloved dish holds a special place in hearts, offering a taste of nostalgia and a reminder of simpler times.

Our journey begins with a careful selection of ingredients, ensuring the utmost quality in every bite. Yukon Gold potatoes, known for their buttery texture and delicate flavor, form the foundation of this salad. Hard-boiled eggs, with their perfect combination of creaminess and firmness, add a delightful protein boost. Crisp celery and sweet red onion contribute their refreshing crunch and subtle pungency. And finally, a symphony of herbs and spices, including fresh parsley, dill, and paprika, dances on the palate, creating a harmonious blend of flavors.

But the true magic of My Daddy's Potato Salad lies in its dressing, a delicate balance of tangy mayonnaise, creamy sour cream, and a hint of sweetness from granulated sugar. Mustard, with its sharp and piquant notes, adds a touch of complexity, while white vinegar lends a refreshing acidity that brightens the entire dish. And of course, no potato salad is complete without a generous sprinkling of freshly ground black pepper, adding a subtle warmth that ties all the elements together.

So, join us on this culinary expedition as we explore the secrets behind this cherished potato salad recipe, uncovering the techniques and ingredients that make it a true crowd-pleaser. Let's gather around the kitchen counter, roll up our sleeves, and embark on a journey of flavor and tradition, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BUD'S POTATO SALAD



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This is my Dad's potato salad recipe. I have never seen it made this way, and whenever I take a bowl of it somewhere it always leaves empty.

Provided by DIANA_LESLIE

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 13h20m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 pounds potatoes
1 cup water
1 cup white wine vinegar
1 cup white sugar
2 onions, diced
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon celery seed
2 cups 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 and allow to cool.
  • Slice cooled potatoes and layer in a large bowl or dish.
  • In a saucepan combine water, vinegar and sugar. Bring to a boil and cook for one minute. Remove from heat and pour over potatoes. Cover and chill for at least 12 hours.
  • Drain excess marinade and add onions, salt, pepper, celery seed and mayonnaise. Mix well and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.3 calories, Carbohydrate 51.5 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 140.8 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

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

Provided by Mayniac May Family

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 large potatoes
12 hard-boiled eggs
5 whole dill pickles
2 cups mayonnaise, approximately
1/2 cup mustard, approximately
salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Dice peeled potatoes and cook until done.
  • Boil eggs (10 minutes of solid boiling) and cut into medium size chunks.
  • Dice pickles.
  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • **Mayo and mustard is approximate. It depends on the size of your potatoes as well as how your preference is. Salt to your preferred taste as well.
  • Refrigerate until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1152.2, Fat 56.8, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 666.5, Sodium 2446.3, Carbohydrate 132.2, Fiber 14.2, Sugar 17.3, Protein 32.9

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

BIG DADDY POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed and cubed into 1-inch dice
Salt
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 shallots, minced
3 pickled jalapenos, drained and chopped
3 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
Freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Add the potatoes to a large pot of cold water. Bring it to a boil over medium heat and add salt, to taste. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  • In a large serving bowl, whisk the mayonnaise and mustard with the shallots, jalapenos, parsley and salt and pepper. Add the potatoes and toss them with the mayonnaise mixture.

MY DADDY'S POTATO SALAD



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I THINK WHAT I REMEMBER MOST ABOUT THIS POTATO SALAD IS DADDY MIXING UP THE DRESSING IN A JAR. HE NEVER MEASURED ANY OF THE INGREDIENTS. I DON'T EITHER WHEN I MAKE IT. EVERY TIME A COOK-OUT HAPPENS I MAKE THIS AND I FEEL SO HAPPY THINKING AT THE MANY TIMES I WATCHED HIM MAKE IT OVER THE YEARS. HE PASSED AWAY IN 2001 OF LIVER...

Provided by Kimi Gaines

Categories     Potato Salads

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-3 lb small red potatoes
1 c celery sliced thin
1 small onion, chopped
6 boiled and peeled eggs
1 1/2 c miracle whip (not mayo)
2 tsp prepared mustard
2 good tablespoons of sugar
2-3 tsp white vinegar
salt & pepper
mason jar

Steps:

  • 1. BOIL POTATOES IN A LARGE POT OF WATER TILL TENDER. DRAIN AND LET COOL. BOIL 6 EGGS IN A COOKING PAN FOR 10 MINUTES. WHEN DONE, QUICKLY POUR OFF WATER AND RUN UNDER REALLY COLD WATER. PEEL AND SET ASIDE.
  • 2. WHILE POTATOES ARE COOLING, SLICE CELERY AND CHOP ONIONS. CUT EGGS INTO MEDIUM SIZE PIECES. CUT COOLED POTATOES AND ADD TO A LARGE BOWL WITH EGG, CELERY, ONION & SALT/PEPPER.
  • 3. COMBINE IN A MASON JAR MIRACLE WHIP, MUSTARD, VINEGAR AND SUGAR. SHAKE IT UP AND TASTE. IT SHOULD HAVE A SWEET VINEGAR TASTE. POUR OVER POTATO MIXTURE. BLEND WELL. REFRIGERATE TILL READY TO SERVE.
  • 4. ****PLEASE NOTE: THE INGREDIENTS...I'M TAKING A GUESS...MAKE THE DRESSING ACCORDING TO YOUR TASTE.

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or red potatoes, hold their shape well and are less likely to fall apart when boiled.
  • Boil the potatoes until they are just tender: Overcooked potatoes will be mushy and difficult to slice.
  • Use a good mayonnaise: A high-quality mayonnaise will make a big difference in the flavor of your potato salad. Look for a mayonnaise that is made with real eggs and oil, and avoid brands that contain a lot of fillers or preservatives.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins: Potato salad is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Some popular mix-ins include chopped celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, pickles, and bacon.
  • Chill the potato salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and the salad will be more refreshing.

Conclusion:

My Daddy's Potato Salad is a classic summer dish that is perfect for picnics, potlucks, and backyard barbecues. This easy-to-follow recipe uses simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect potato salad that will be enjoyed by everyone.

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