Best 6 Old Fashioned Potato And Egg Salad Recipes

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Potato and egg salad is a classic dish that is perfect for picnics, potlucks, and summer gatherings. It is made with simple ingredients that are typically found in most kitchens, and it can be easily customized to suit your own taste. This article provides two delicious recipes for potato and egg salad: a classic recipe and a mayonnaise-free recipe.

The classic potato and egg salad recipe uses mayonnaise, celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs. The mayonnaise-free recipe uses Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise, and it also adds some fresh herbs for flavor. Both recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. For example, you can add chopped bacon, cheese, or even avocado to the salad. You can also adjust the amount of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt to achieve the desired consistency. No matter how you choose to make it, potato and egg salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CONTEST-WINNING OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SALAD



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We live at the edge of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, where there are lots of small farms. Country markets are plentiful here, so potatoes are a staple.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups cubed peeled potatoes
3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender; drain. Place in a large bowl; add eggs, celery and onions. , In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over potato mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts :

OLD FASHIONED POTATO AND EGG SALAD



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Make and share this Old Fashioned Potato And Egg Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kate in Ontario

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 medium potatoes, quartered
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
salt
fresh black pepper
1 1/2 cups diced celery
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
2/3 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise (low fat is fine)
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
8 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 -4 radishes, sliced thinly
paprika

Steps:

  • Cook peeled potatoes until tender firm, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain and dice potatoes- season with oil and vinegar while still warm.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add vegetables.
  • Mix mustard with mayonnaise and blend with potato mixture.
  • Add eggs and parsley and toss again.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more mayonnaise if needed.
  • Garnish with radish slices and paprika.
  • Cool,cover and refrigerate overnight.

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

OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield about 40 (4-ounce) servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 eggs
4 celery stalks
10 pounds russet potatoes
3 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
3 tablespoons dill relish
5 tablespoons real mayonnaise
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, hard-boil the eggs. Drain and cool, then shell and dice the eggs.
  • Dice the celery stalks, and place to the side with eggs.
  • In a large pot, boil whole potatoes until fully cooked. Drain water. Let potatoes cool and then peel. In a large bowl crumble or mash potatoes.
  • Add all remaining ingredients, including the eggs and celery, and mix. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving time.

OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SALAD



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Make a hearty Old-Fashioned Potato Salad just like Grandma's. Our Old-Fashioned Potato Salad recipe includes eggs, celery, onions and pickle relish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Spices

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb. red potatoes (about 6), peeled, cubed
3 hard-cooked eggs, divided
1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3 Tbsp. CLAUSSEN Sweet Pickle Relish
3 Tbsp. HEINZ Yellow Mustard
1 Tbsp. sugar
dash paprika

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in boiling water in large saucepan 10 to 15 min. or just until tender; drain. Cool.
  • Meanwhile, chop 2 eggs; slice remaining egg. Combine MIRACLE WHIP, celery, onions, chopped eggs, relish, mustard and sugar in large bowl.
  • Add potatoes to MIRACLE WHIP mixture; mix lightly. Top with egg slices. Sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

OLD-FASHIONED EGG SALAD



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Here's a pared-down version of a classic egg salad recipe. You can also add a little cream cheese for an extra-creamy spread. -Linda Braun, American Egg Board, Park Ridge, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped celery

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, onion, salt and pepper. Stir in eggs and celery. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 25g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 431mg cholesterol, Sodium 438mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Tips for a perfect Potato and Egg Salad

- Boil potatoes with skin on: This helps retain their nutrients and flavor. - Use high-quality mayonnaise: It makes a big difference in the taste of the salad. - Add some chopped celery or onion for a bit of crunch. - Season the salad to taste: Start with salt and pepper, then add other seasonings like mustard, paprika, or dill. - Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving: This allows the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion

Potato and egg salad is a classic dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make, and can be customized to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make the best potato and egg salad that will be a hit at your next potluck or picnic.

Tips for a perfect Potato and Egg Salad

- Boil potatoes with skin on: This helps retain their nutrients and flavor. - Use high-quality mayonnaise: It makes a big difference in the taste of the salad. - Add some chopped celery or onion for a bit of crunch. - Season the salad to taste: Start with salt and pepper, then add other seasonings like mustard, paprika, or dill. - Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving: This allows the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion

Potato and egg salad is a classic dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make, and can be customized to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make the best potato and egg salad that will be a hit at your next potluck or picnic.

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