Elevate your next potluck or family gathering with our classic Old-Fashioned Potato Salad with Sweet Pickles, a timeless dish that embodies the spirit of comfort and nostalgia. This delightful salad combines tender potatoes, crisp celery, and sweet pickles, all enveloped in a creamy, tangy dressing. It's a perfect balance of flavors and textures, sure to be a hit with people of all ages. In addition to the classic recipe, we also offer variations that cater to different dietary preferences and tastes, including a vegan option, a mayonnaise-free version, and a spicy rendition. Whether you're a traditionalist or looking for a twist on a classic, our collection of Old-Fashioned Potato Salad recipes has something for everyone.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD RECIPE
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
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
OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD
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
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
SOUTHERN POTATO SALAD
This potato salad with a southern twist is perfect for a church supper or potluck. The pickles add extra sweetness. -Gene Pitts, Wilsonville, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain; refrigerate until cold. Add eggs, onions and pickles; toss well. Stir in mustard, celery seed and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper; mix well. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SALAD
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
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
MY MOM'S GOOD OLD POTATO SALAD
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
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
OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SALAD WITH SWEET PICKLES
Categories Salad Egg Onion Potato Side Steam Fourth of July Mayonnaise Celery Potluck Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Steam potatoes until tender, about 12 minutes. Cool. Place potatoes in large bowl. Add eggs, celery, onion, mayonnaise, pickles and pickle juice. Toss gently to blend. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield about 40 (4-ounce) servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
CONTEST-WINNING OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SALAD
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
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 :
Tips:
- Use a variety of potatoes for a more flavorful salad. Boiling potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, hold their shape well and will not get mushy. Waxy potatoes, such as fingerling or new potatoes, are also good choices.
- Do not overcook the potatoes. They should be tender but still firm. Overcooked potatoes will become mushy and will not hold their shape.
- Let the potatoes cool completely before adding them to the salad. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Use a light hand when adding the mayonnaise. Too much mayonnaise will make the salad heavy and greasy.
- Add the sweet pickles, celery, and onion to the salad just before serving. This will help to prevent the vegetables from becoming soggy.
- Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper.
Conclusion:
Old-fashioned potato salad is a classic summer side dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy mayonnaise dressing, sweet pickles, and crunchy celery and onion, this potato salad is sure to be a hit at your next picnic, potluck, or barbecue.
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