Best 7 My Moms Potato Salad Recipes

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Potato salad is a classic summer dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and backyard barbecues. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a great way to use up leftover potatoes. This article features two delicious potato salad recipes: a classic mayonnaise-based potato salad and a healthier Greek yogurt-based potato salad. Both recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. The classic potato salad recipe is made with boiled potatoes, celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, and a mayonnaise-based dressing. The Greek yogurt-based potato salad is made with boiled potatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and a Greek yogurt-based dressing. Both recipes are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MOM'S CLASSIC POTATO SALAD RECIPE



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Mom's classic potato salad is perfect for summer BBQ's! It's creamy, tangy and absolutely delicious!

Provided by Life Made Simple Team

Categories     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium size Yukons or 3 large Russet potatoes (about 3 lbs. total) ( cut into large chunks)
3 Tbsp red or white vinegar
2 stalks celery (diced)
1/4 yellow onion (finely diced)
4-5 hard boiled eggs (peeled and chopped)
1/4 cup sweet pickles (finely diced (optional))
1 -1 1/2 cup mayonnaise ((depending on how cream you like it))
1 tsp bon appetit seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp paprika

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the potatoes in the pot and cover. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain and rinse under cold water until the potatoes are cool. Cut the potatoes into ½" chunks, peeling the skin off as you go (although if you like, you can keep the skin on).
  • Place the potatoes in a large bowl. Pour in the vinegar, then add in the celery, onion, boiled egg, pickles (if desired), mayo, and seasonings. Using a spatula, stir the mixture until evenly coated. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill, for about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Sodium 449 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MY MOM'S POTATO SALAD



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This how my mom makes potato salad and whenever we go somewhere and have to take a dish I am asked to bring this. Thought I would pass it on.

Provided by Cathi Allen

Categories     Potato

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cup, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 white potatoes or 6 red potatoes
1 red pepper
1 green pepper
1 Spanish onion (red onion)
4 eggs, boiled
2 cucumbers, remove the seeds (use the meat only)
2 1/2 cups Hellmanns Mayonnaise
1/3 cup Dijonnaise mustard (mom always used plain yellow ( i modified the recipe with the Dijonnaise) or 1/3 cup yellow mustard (mom always used plain yellow ( i modified the recipe with the Dijonnaise)
1 tablespoon horseradish
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes and cut into cubes, cool.
  • Cut the vegetables and eggs up to whatever size you prefer.
  • Combine veggies with potatoes and toss.
  • Add mayo, mustard, horseradish, salt and pepper to taste. Stir.
  • Better after it has time to "sit".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.3, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 62.4, Sodium 405.2, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 4.4, Protein 3.3

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!

OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD



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This is potato salad the old-fashioned way, with eggs, celery and relish. It's really good to serve with chili.

Provided by jewellkay

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 potatoes
3 eggs
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup sweet pickle relish
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon celery salt
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup 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, cool, peel and chop.
  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, celery, onion, relish, garlic salt, celery salt, mustard, pepper and mayonnaise. Mix together well and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 72.4 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 334.7 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

MOM'S CREAMY POTATO SALAD



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My mom has made this potato salad recipe ever since I can remember. I took her recipe and "tweaked" it a tad. Everyone loves it. It's always a hit at family gatherings and potlucks.

Provided by Fran Murray

Categories     Potato Salads

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium russet potatoes
1/2 c finely chopped onion
1 1/4 c mayonnaise or mayo salad dressing
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp celery seed
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp prepared yellow mustard
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp curry powder (secret ingredient)
6 large hard-cooked eggs, coarsely chopped
paprika

Steps:

  • 1. In a covered saucepan, cook potatoes (still whole and unpeeled) in boiling salted water for 25 to 30 minutes until fork tender; drain well and cool long enough to handle. Peel (with a paring knife) and cube potatoes. Transfer to a large bowl; add onions and eggs. Combine mayonnaise or salad dressing, sugar, celery seed, vinegar, yellow mustard, salt and curry powder. Add mayonnaise mixture to potatoes. Toss lightly to coat potato mixture. Cover and chill thoroughly (preferably overnight). Makes 8 servings.
  • 2. Serve with additional hard-cooked eggs, sliced, as decoration and sprinkle lightly with paprika (and parsley, if desired).
  • 3. You can double the recipe (use 5 lbs potatoes) for larger groups.

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

MAMA'S POTATO SALAD



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This old-fashioned potato salad recipe doesn't have many ingredients, so it isn't as colorful as many that you find nowadays. But Mama made it the way her mother did, and that's the way I still make it today. Try it and see if it isn't one of the best-tasting potato salads you have ever eaten! -Sandra Anderson, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 to 3-1/2 pounds potatoes (about 10 medium)
6 hard-boiled large eggs
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup evaporated milk
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Additional hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
Paprika

Steps:

  • In a large kettle, cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender. Drain and cool. Peel potatoes; cut into chunks. Separate egg yolks from whites. Set yolks aside. Chop whites and add to potatoes with onion., In a small bowl, mash yolks. Stir in mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over potatoes; toss well. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Spoon into a serving bowl. Garnish with egg slices and paprika. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Boil potatoes until tender but not mushy. Overcooked potatoes will absorb too much dressing and become soggy.
  • Use a variety of potato types. This will give your salad a more interesting texture and flavor.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins. Some popular options include hard-boiled eggs, celery, onion, and pickles.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Taste the salad before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Conclusion:

My Mom's Potato Salad is a classic recipe that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. With a few simple tips, you can make the best potato salad you've ever tasted.

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