Best 7 Potato Salad For One Recipes

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Looking for a delightful side dish that's perfect for a solitary meal? Look no further than our versatile potato salad, meticulously crafted for one. This delectable dish combines tender potatoes, crisp vegetables, and a tangy homemade dressing, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can whip up this culinary masterpiece in no time.

Our recipe collection features three enticing variations to cater to diverse preferences. The Classic Potato Salad embodies simplicity and timelessness, featuring a harmonious blend of potatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, celery, and onion. For those seeking a lighter option, the Greek Yogurt Potato Salad offers a refreshing twist with its tangy yogurt-based dressing and the addition of feta cheese and dill. And if you're craving a touch of smokiness, the Bacon and Ranch Potato Salad incorporates crispy bacon and a creamy ranch dressing, creating a flavor combination that's sure to satisfy.

Each recipe provides detailed instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can achieve culinary success. From perfectly boiling the potatoes to creating the perfect dressing, we guide you through every step of the process. With a few simple ingredients and a dash of creativity, you'll have a delicious potato salad that's both satisfying and memorable.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MY GRANDMA'S BEST POTATO SALAD RECIPE



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This easy, classic potato salad recipe is THE BEST! It was handed down from my grandma to my mom and then to me and includes their secret tips that makes it the very best potato salad recipe every single time.

Provided by Heidi

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium white potatoes or Yukon golds ( , about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds, skin on and quartered)
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 celery stalks (ribs) (, diced)
6 green onions (, diced)
5 hard boiled eggs (, peeled)
1 1/2 cups Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons celery seed
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
paprika for garnish

Steps:

  • Add the potatoes to a large pot of cold water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a lightly rolling boil over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork or paring knife. Drain and set aside until cool enough to handle.
  • Peel the skins from the potatoes and cut into 1/2" to 3/4" square pieces. Transfer the warm potatoes to a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with the white vinegar. Toss the potatoes with the vinegar and set the potatoes aside to cool, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Add the celery and the green onions to the potato mixture. Chop 4 of the hard boiled eggs and add to the potato mixture.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the Miracle Whip or mayonnaise, yellow mustard, celery seed and salt and pepper. Fold into the potato mixture and season with more salt and pepper to taste. Slice the last egg into thin slices and place the slices on top of the salad. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Chill for at least 1 hour or overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 121 mg, Sodium 678 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

POTATO SALAD FOR ONE



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When I became a widower, I took to heart the challenge of learning to cook just for myself. I now have a growing collection of wonderful single-serving recipes. This potato salad is delicious and a snap to prepare for even the newest cook.-Ray Klinge, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup Miracle Whip
2 tablespoons chopped celery
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 tablespoon pickle relish, drained
1-1/2 teaspoons diced pimientos, drained
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
Dash salt and pepper
1 medium baking potato, cooked, peeled and cubed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the Miracle Whip, celery, onion, relish, pimientos, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper. Add potato and toss to coat. Chill for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603 calories, Fat 45g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 724mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ONE PERSON POTATO SALAD



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This jazzed up potato salad is perfect for solo lunches or dinners. Prep time includes cooking time for potato. Cube potato before cooking to speed up cooking process.

Provided by TGirl

Categories     Potato

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons celery, chopped
1 tablespoon onion, chopped
1 tablespoon pickle relish
1 1/2 teaspoons pimientos, diced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 potato, cooked and cubed
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients EXCEPT potato in a bowl, mixing well.
  • Add potato, tossing gently to coat.
  • Chill until ready to eat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.1, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 621.4, Carbohydrate 58.7, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 8.8, Protein 5.3

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.

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

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 :

Tips:

  • Use Yukon Gold or red potatoes for the best flavor and texture.
  • Boil the potatoes in salted water to enhance their flavor.
  • Let the potatoes cool completely before making the salad, or the salad will be too warm and the mayonnaise will not hold up as well.
  • Use a light hand when mixing the salad, or the potatoes will break apart.
  • Taste the salad and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This easy-to-follow potato salad recipe for one is a great way to enjoy a classic summer side dish without having to make a large batch. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying potato salad that's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Whether you're a potato salad lover or just looking for a new side dish to try, this recipe is sure to please.

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