Best 7 Potato Salad With Sweet Pickles Recipes

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Potato salad is a classic summer dish that is perfect for picnics, potlucks, and backyard barbecues. This versatile dish can be made with a variety of ingredients, including different types of potatoes, vegetables, and dressings. In this article, we will share three delicious potato salad recipes that are sure to please everyone at your next gathering.

**Our first recipe is for a classic potato salad with sweet pickles.** This recipe uses a combination of red and yellow potatoes, celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs. The dressing is made with mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and sugar.

**Our second recipe is for a bacon and ranch potato salad.** This recipe uses russet potatoes, bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions. The dressing is made with mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, and bacon grease.

**Our third recipe is for a vegan potato salad.** This recipe uses a combination of red and yellow potatoes, celery, onion, and vegan mayonnaise. The dressing is made with a combination of vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and herbs.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this classic summer dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SALAD WITH SWEET PICKLES



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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

1 1/2 pounds white-skinned potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup diced celery
3/4 cup coarsely chopped red onion
3/4 cup nonfat mayonnaise
1/2 cup sweet pickle slices, each quartered
3 tablespoons sweet pickle juice from pickle jar

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.)

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

POTATO SALAD WITH SWEET PICKLES



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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     easy

Time 1h

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds white potatoes, scrubbed
2 eggs
1/2 cup, halved and thinly sliced, small sweet pickles
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
3 scallions, thinly sliced
3/4 cup Miracle Whip
1 1/2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat and cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, fill a small saucepan with water and bring it to a boil. Lower the eggs into the water and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain the eggs and peel them under running water. Coarsely chop the eggs and add them to a large serving bowl.
  • Drain the potatoes, and when they are cool enough to handle, peel them, cut them into quarters lengthwise and then slice them thinly. Place them in the bowl with the eggs.
  • Add the pickles, celery, scallions, Miracle Whip and vinegar. Season with salt. Fold the salad together, again and again, until well blended. Taste as you go and adjust the salt if you need to.

AMERICAN POTATO SALAD WITH HARD-BOILED EGGS AND SWEET PICKLES



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Make and share this American Potato Salad With Hard-Boiled Eggs and Sweet Pickles recipe from Food.com.

Provided by icetea

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs red potatoes, scrubbed (about 6 medium or 18 small)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
salt & fresh ground pepper
3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and cut into 1 to 2 inch dice
1 stalk celery, minced (about 1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons minced red onions
1/4 cup sweet gherkin, minced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Cover potatoes with 1 inch of water in stockpot or Dutch oven.
  • Bring to simmer over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring once or twice to ensure even cooking, until potatoes are tender (a thin-bladed paring knife can be slipped into and out of center of potatoes with no resistance), 25 to 30 minutes for medium potatoes or 15 to 20 minutes for new potatoes.
  • Drain; cool potatoes slightly and peel if you like.
  • Cut potatoes into 3/4-inch cubes (use serrated knife if they have skins) while still warm, rinsing knife occasionally in warm water to remove starch.
  • Place warm potato cubes in large bowl.
  • Add vinegar, 1-2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and toss gently.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cool, about 20 minutes.
  • When potatoes are cool, toss with remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve.
  • Imediately or cover and refrigerate.
  • cooking time does not include refrgeration time.

SWEET PICKLE POTATO SALAD



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The secret to this version of potato salad is sweet pickle relish-not diced cucumbers, dill pickles, or cornichons.

Provided by Alexander Smalls

Categories     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Side     Salad     Potato     Pickles     Mayonnaise     Egg     Juneteenth     Summer

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound small red potatoes, scrubbed
Salt and pepper
½ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup sweet pickle relish
½ cup mayonnaise
4 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover them by 1 inch. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes. Drain. Set aside until cool enough to handle.
  • While the potatoes are still warm, cut them into quarters and place them in a large bowl. Add the onion, relish, mayonnaise, and eggs. Toss until well combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and chill until ready to serve, at least 1 hour or up to 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

DILL PICKLE POTATO SALAD



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Dill pickles add pizzazz to this old-fashioned chilled salad. The creamy, well-dressed side dish makes a flavorful and attractive addition to a Fourth of July picnic or church supper.-Nancy Holland, Morgan Hill, California More Pickle Recipes

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds potatoes (about 8 medium)
6 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
6 green onions, chopped
2 medium dill pickles, finely chopped
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup dill pickle juice
4-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Leaf lettuce and dill pickle slices

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven or large kettle and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 20-30 minutes. Drain and cool., Peel and cube potatoes; place in a large bowl. Add eggs, celery, onions and pickles. , In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, pickle juice, mustard, celery seed, salt and pepper until blended. Pour over potato mixture; mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours. If desired, serve in a lettuce-lined bowl and top with pickle slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 30g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 677mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, hold their shape better when boiled and are less likely to fall apart.
  • Cook the potatoes properly: Boil the potatoes until they are tender but still firm. Overcooked potatoes will be mushy and fall apart.
  • Let the potatoes cool completely: This will help to prevent the potato salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color, texture, and flavor to the potato salad. Some good options include celery, carrots, onion, and bell pepper.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings: There are many different ways to make potato salad dressing. Try a few different recipes to find one that you like.
  • Garnish the potato salad with fresh herbs: This will add a pop of flavor and color.

Conclusion:

Potato salad is a classic side dish that can be enjoyed at any time of year. With so many different ways to make it, there's sure to be a recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy side dish, give potato salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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