**Potato Salad for a Crowd: A Versatile Dish for Every Occasion**
Potato salad is a classic dish that can be enjoyed at any gathering, whether it's a backyard barbecue, a potluck dinner, or a holiday feast. This versatile dish can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions or preferences. From classic recipes to unique twists, this article offers a collection of potato salad recipes that cater to different tastes and occasions. Whether you're looking for a simple and traditional recipe or something more adventurous, you're sure to find the perfect potato salad recipe here. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes will guide you in creating a delicious and crowd-pleasing potato salad that will be the star of your next gathering.
PERFECT POTLUCK POTATO SALAD
The perfect potato salad truly does exist, and it's incredibly easy to make!
Provided by The Chunky Chef
Categories Side Dish
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Add sliced potatoes to a large saucepan. Cover with cold water, about an inch above the tops of the potatoes. Bring to a boil over MED-HIGH heat. Covering the pan helps this happen faster, but pay attention that it doesn't boil over!!
- Once boiling, add 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt and stir. Boil, for 10-15 minutes, until potatoes are fork tender. Watch out for the foam on top of the water, it can boil over if you're not careful. Adjust the heat so that the potatoes are still boiling, but not so hot that they're roaring.
- Drain potatoes in a colander, then return potatoes to the same hot pot you boiled them in. Add vinegar and stir to combine. Let sit a minute or two, then return to the colander to cool slightly.
- While potatoes are cooling, add dressing ingredients plus remaining 1 tsp kosher salt to a large mixing bowl. Whisk together and set aside.
- Chop eggs, red onion, celery and pickles. Add cooked potatoes to the dressing in the mixing bowl and top with chopped eggs, onion, celery, pickles and crumbled bacon.
- Gently stir it all together, until well combined. Cover tightly and refrigerate until cold, at least 3-4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 605 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 51 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 147 mg, Sodium 1642 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GERMAN POTATO SALAD FOR A CROWD
A dear German friend gave me this recipe. I take this satisfying potato salad to gatherings all year-round. The seasonings give a traditional potato salad enticing flavor.-Donna Cline, Pensacola, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 12-14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Peel and slice into a large bowl; set aside. , In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. , Saute onion in drippings until tender. Stir in the next six ingredients. Gradually stir in water and vinegar; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more or until thickened. Pour over potatoes; toss to coat. Crumble bacon and gently stir into potatoes. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CLASSIC POTATO SALAD FOR 50
Creamy chunks of potato and crunchy bits of veggies, this traditional potato salad will gain rave reviews from your gang. It's perfect for your last family gathering of the summer. Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 1h45m
Yield 50 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place potatoes in two stockpots and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool to room temperature. , In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, relish, mustard, pimientos, salt, sugar and pepper. Divide the potatoes, celery, eggs and onion between two very large bowls; add mayonnaise mixture. Stir to combine. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Garnish with paprika and green pepper rings if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 454mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
POTATO SALAD FOR 40
Moist, eggy, chunky, and...no pickles!
Provided by Allrecipes Cook
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes
Time 8h50m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool potatoes, then peel and dice. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water. Peel and chop eggs. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Combine potatoes, eggs, and green onions in a large bowl or roasting pan. Stir mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; pour mixture over potatoes and gently toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 106.6 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 406.5 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
CREAMY POTATO SALAD
There's no way around it; the best part of picnics is the potato salad. Pair our creamy potato salad recipe with barbeque, anything from the grill or even as a potluck entrée! For any warm-weather get-togethers, this potato salad recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Consider jazzing up your potato salad dressing and adding some bacon, diced ham, pepperoni or salami to your side. We love sprinkling fresh herbs before serving for a little extra color and taste. Win-win!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 4h55m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place potatoes in 3-quart saucepan; add enough water to cover potatoes. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cook covered 25 to 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Cut potatoes into cubes.
- Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in large glass or plastic bowl.
- Add potatoes, celery and onion; toss. Stir in eggs. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours to blend flavors and chill. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg
POTATO SALAD FOR A CROWD
I make this for family reunions, weddings, graduations, and so on. Everyone asks for the recipe! It's a colorful salad that everyone likes.
Provided by Rumdrinker25
Categories Potato
Time 1h
Yield 15 pounds of salad, 30-50 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Peel and dice the potatoes.
- Boil in salted water until just tender, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook eggs until done and cool immediately.
- Drain olives and pickles and chop finely.
- Chop onion.
- When potatoes are done, drain and cool quickly.
- Using a wire whisk, prepare dressing by combining mayo, sour cream, buttermilk, salts, and pepper.
- Peel the cooled eggs.
- Save the best looking 4-5 to slice for garnish, chop the rest and add to cooled potatoes.
- Add chopped olives, pickles, and onion to potatoes.
- Stir well.
- Add dressing and stir to coat evenly.
- Carefully slice eggs for garnish and arrange on top of salad.
- Sprinkle with paprika.
- Cover and chill through prior to serving.
NEW POTATO SALAD FOR A CROWD
One of my adopted recipes that I have updated. The recipe comes from EverydayCook.com and makes quite a large bowl of potato salad. With summer picnic's, family reunions, and other special occasions this will be a welcome recipe to have on hand.
Provided by lauralie41
Categories Potato
Time 1h30m
Yield 12-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel, cube, and boil potatoes in large pot of salted water.
- In another pan, boil eggs.
- When both have been cooked through, drain and let cool.
- Peel eggs and chop.
- In large mixing bowl add cooled potatoes, chopped egg, onion, pickles, and celery seed, salt and pepper.
- Add sour cream and mayonnaise and stir gently to combine being careful not to mash potatoes.
- Refrigerate until completely cooled before serving or overnight.
Tips:
- Use a variety of potatoes. This will give your salad a more interesting flavor and texture. Yukon Gold, red potatoes, and fingerling potatoes are all good choices.
- 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 adding them to the salad. This will help prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Use a light hand when mixing the salad. You don't want to mash the potatoes.
- Add the ingredients to the salad in order. This will help prevent the salad from becoming too watery.
- Season the salad to taste. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or vinegar.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. Potato salad is best eaten within a few hours of making it.
Conclusion:
Potato salad is a classic side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect potato salad that everyone will love.
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