Best 5 Potato Salad Extraordinaire Recipes

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**Potato Salad Extraordinaire: A Culinary Journey Through Classic and Creative Recipes**

Potato salad, a quintessential dish enjoyed worldwide, holds a special place in culinary hearts. Its versatility allows for endless variations, making it a perfect canvas for creativity and personal taste. This article presents a remarkable selection of potato salad recipes, each offering a unique culinary experience. From the classic American-style potato salad, bursting with tangy mayonnaise and crisp vegetables, to the elegant German potato salad, featuring warm bacon and aromatic vinegar, this collection caters to every palate. For those seeking a lighter option, the Greek potato salad offers a refreshing twist with its zesty lemon-herb dressing and tender potatoes. The Indian-spiced potato salad adds a touch of exotic flavor with its blend of aromatic spices and creamy yogurt dressing. And for a hearty and satisfying meal, the roasted garlic potato salad combines roasted garlic's rich umami flavor with creamy mayonnaise and crispy bacon. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, planning a potluck, or simply looking for a delicious side dish, this extraordinary collection of potato salad recipes is sure to impress and delight.

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

POTATO SALAD EXTRAORDINAIRE



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The brown sugar in this recipe gives it a nice, sweet flavor. Very different, and very tasty!

Provided by Gay Farrar

Categories     Potato Salads

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 lb potatoes, russets
8 eggs, hard boiled
1-1/2 c red onion, chopped
1 c celery, chopped
1/2 c green pepper, chopped
1/4 c dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c sweet pickle relish
3 c mayonnaise
1/2 c mustard

Steps:

  • 1. Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with water and add salt until the water tastes salty (but not too salty). Bring to a boil and cook until just tender. Don't over cook because you don't want the potatoes falling apart. I don't peel my potatoes first. I boil them with the skins on and rub the peel off after they have cooled for a bit.
  • 2. When the potatoes are cooled enough to handle, cut them in chunks. Chop the boiled eggs and add to the potatoes. Add the onions, celery and green pepper.
  • 3. For the dressing, mix the brown sugar, sweet pickle relish, mayonnaise and mustard. Pour over the potato mixtures. Salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate.

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

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Boil, peel and cube 2 pounds russet potatoes; toss with 2 tablespoons cider vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix 2 cups mayonnaise, 2 chopped scallions, 1 chopped celery stalk, 1 tablespoon each dijon mustard and vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, and salt. Toss with the potatoes.

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD



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The recipe for this Southern classic came from the chef Millie Peartree's mother, Millie Bell. The sweet relish melds with the creamy potatoes for a deep, balanced flavor. Onion powder adds savory notes without the texture of diced onion, which could overpower the dish. Make sure that your eggs are rinsed thoroughly, so no pieces of shell remain, and that your potatoes are uniformly cut in roughly 1-inch cubes so they all finish cooking at the same time. (Millie Bell used her thumb as a measure.) And, most important of all, don't overcook the potatoes: You want potato salad, not mashed potatoes.

Provided by Millie Peartree

Categories     salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings (2 1/2 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds russet, Yukon Gold or Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet relish
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon granulated onion or onion powder
6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and diced small
2 celery stalks (optional)
Sweet paprika, for garnish

Steps:

  • Set the potatoes in a large pot; add 1 tablespoon salt and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Set over high heat and cook just until fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. (You still want the potatoes to still have some shape to avoid turning the dish into mashed potatoes.) Drain potatoes, and set them aside to cool.
  • As potatoes cool, make the dressing: To a large bowl, add mayonnaise, relish, mustard and granulated onion; whisk to combine.
  • Add the potatoes to the dressing, along with the diced hard-boiled eggs, and celery, if using; stir gently to combine. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
  • Chill for at least 2 hours, and up to overnight. Serve cold. Finish with a sprinkle of paprika. Potato salad will keep for 4 days in an airtight container.

MASHED POTATOES EXTRAORDINAIRE



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This is a great recipe to use at Thanksgiving or Christmas because it can be made ahead and heated through when needed. I usually make a half recipe because we are a family of 5. I got this recipe from Company's Coming.

Provided by J. Ko

Categories     Potato

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 lbs potatoes, peeled and quartered
8 ounces cream cheese, softened (reduced fat is fine)
1 cup sour cream (low fat is fine)
1/4 cup butter (I prefer butter) or 1/4 cup margarine (I prefer butter)
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
2 tablespoons butter
paprika (garnish)

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes as usual in salted water until tender. Drain. Push through potato ricer.
  • Add cream cheese in pieces. Add next 5 ingredients. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Scrape into a 2 qt casserole.
  • Place dabs of butter here and there over the top of the potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover and heat in 350 F oven until heated through (about 30-45 minutes, depending whether you've made it ahead and have taken it from the fridge).

Tips:

  • Use a variety of potatoes: Red, Yukon Gold, and fingerling potatoes all make great potato salad. For a creamy salad, use more Yukon Golds. For a firmer salad, use more red potatoes. Fingerling potatoes add a nice pop of color and texture.
  • Boil the potatoes until they are just tender: You don't want them to be too soft or they will fall apart when you mix them with the other ingredients.
  • Cool the potatoes completely before mixing them with the other ingredients: This will help prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a light hand when mixing the potatoes with the other ingredients: You don't want to mash the potatoes or they will become gummy.
  • Season the salad to taste: Add salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings until the salad is flavorful.
  • Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the salad to become even more delicious.

Conclusion:

Potato salad is a classic summer dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. With so many different variations, there is a potato salad recipe out there for everyone. Whether you like your potato salad creamy, tangy, or loaded with vegetables, you are sure to find a recipe that you will love. So next time you are looking for a side dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser, give potato salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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