Best 9 Simple Potato Salad For Two Recipes

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Indulge in a classic picnic or potluck side dish with our delectable potato salad for two. This simple yet flavorful salad is a harmonious blend of tender potatoes, crisp celery, refreshing onion, and a creamy tangy dressing that brings it all together. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal preparation, you can create a delightful side dish that complements any meal.

This recipe provides two variations to cater to different preferences and dietary needs: a classic mayonnaise-based dressing and a tangy mustard-based dressing. Both dressings perfectly coat the potatoes and vegetables, adding a creamy richness and a pop of flavor. Whether you prefer the traditional mayonnaise dressing or the zesty mustard dressing, you'll find a version that tickles your taste buds.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this potato salad recipe is designed for ease and convenience. With step-by-step instructions, you'll be guided through the simple process of boiling the potatoes, chopping the vegetables, and preparing the dressing. In just a few minutes, you'll have a delicious potato salad ready to enjoy.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

POTATO SALAD FOR TWO PEOPLE



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easy quick potato salad in a hurry

Provided by krumy

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium potatoes
3 tablespoon Mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Yellow mustard
1 teaspoon Sweet pickle relish
1 ea Egg hard boiled
1/4 cup Celery diced
1/4 cup Onion diced
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Dried chives for garnish
Ground Tumeric for garnish
Ground Paprika for garnish

Steps:

  • Wash potatoes and cook in microwave until just done, about 5 minutes. Put in ice water to stop cooking and to cool. While potatoes are cooling, combine hard boiled egg, mayonnaise and yellow mustard and blend with a fork until egg is minced, set aside. When potatoes are cool, prepare them as you wish, I do not peal but cut them into 1/2 squares or so, you could also slice or mash them. Place potatoes, celery, onion, sweet relish, and mayonnaise mixture into a serving bowl. Stir to combine. Taste and add more of any of the ingredients to suit your own taste. Garnish with Tumeric, Paprika, and dried chives, I like lots of Chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 17.1978675 g, Carbohydrate 49.7378925 g, Cholesterol 104.526 mg, Fiber 5.05500010696054 g, Protein 7.6785625 g, SaturatedFat 2.9104025 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (301g), Sodium 401.9155 mg, Sugar 44.6828923930395 g, TransFat 1.07671374999999 g

TWO-POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 strips thick-sliced smoked bacon
1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
4 scallions, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
2 serrano chiles, stemmed, seeded and minced
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Creole mustard
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
6 ounces arugula

Steps:

  • Fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp and browned. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels. When cool crumble and set aside.
  • Put the sweet potatoes and Yukon gold potatoes in 2 separate saucepans. Cover the potatoes with water (by 2-inches), add 1/2 teaspoon salt to each pot, and bring the pots to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat, and simmer the potatoes until they are just cooked through and tender. The sweet potatoes will cook in about 15 minutes, and the Yukon gold potatoes should be finished in about 12 minutes. Drain the potatoes, and allow them to cool.
  • Combine the potatoes, scallions, celery, and serrano chiles in a large bowl. Add the mayonnaise, mustard, tarragon, salt and pepper, to taste. Toss to combine. Taste for seasoning, and add more salt or pepper, if needed. Toss the potato salad with the arugula, and serve on a large platter, garnished with the crumbled bacon.

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

BASIC POTATO SALAD



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Combining the potatoes with the vinegar mixture while they're still hot allows them to absorb it all for a more flavorful salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds waxy potatoes (such as Yukon gold or new), scrubbed and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/3 cup white-wine vinegar
4 scallions, white part minced, green part thinly sliced
Coarse salt
Ground pepper
3/4 cup light mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Set a steamer basket in a Dutch oven (or large pot with a lid), and add enough salted water to come just below basket; bring to a boil.
  • Place potatoes in basket, cover pot, and reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Steam potatoes, gently tossing occasionally, until tender, 15 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine vinegar, scallion whites, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Add hot potatoes to vinegar mixture; toss to combine. Cool to room temperature, tossing occasionally, about 1 hour.
  • Add mayonnaise and scallion greens to cooled potatoes; mix gently to combine. Serve, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g

SIMPLE POTATO SALAD FOR TWO



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This is the same basic recipe my mom has always made. A lot of the measurements are guesses and should be added to taste. You can also add peppers, pickles, celery, etc. I made this in a small batch today, since it's just me. It's a good amount for one or two people to eat a few times. But it's easy enough to double or triple or....you get the idea. I love this because it's what I grew up on and I am not a celery fan and also find most commercial potato salad to be too bland or too sweet.

Provided by JMS0173

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 yukon gold potatoes, medium to large sized
3 hard-boiled eggs
1/2 cup finely diced onion (to taste)
1/2 tablespoon cider vinegar (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon mustard powder (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon celery seed (to taste)
salt and pepper
3/4 cup mayonnaise (estimate)

Steps:

  • Scrub the potatoes and place in water to cover. Bring to a boil and then cover the pan and lower heat to simmer for about 25 - 30 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender but not falling apart to the touch (but a little overcooked is better than having an uncooked spot in the middles). You can cool the potatoes some by putting them in cold water for about a minute or two.
  • When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them into cubes or chunks or quarter slices and put them in a bowl.
  • Sprinkle vinegar over potatoes.
  • Dice up to of the eggs and add. Slice the third and reserve to make decoration for the top of the salad.
  • Add onions, seasonings and the mayonnaise and stir until well incorporated.
  • Decorate top of salad with reserved eggs.
  • Chill to blend all flavors, but also tastes good slightly warm right after you make it!

CREAMY POTATO SALAD FOR TWO



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"This potato salad is quick and versatile," confirms Caron Osberg of Urbandale, Iowa. Her downsized version of the classic has a creamy dressing and gets a pleasant crunch from chopped carrots and celery.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 small red potatoes, cubed
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped carrot
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl; add water. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until tender; drain and rinse in cold water., In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add potatoes and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

POTATO SALAD FOR TWO



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Make and share this Potato Salad for Two recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sara 76

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 medium potatoes, scrubbed clean
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 teaspoons chives, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes until tender. Drain and cool.
  • Roughly chop potatoes into chunks.
  • Place potatoes in a bowl with all other ingredients, and stir gently until well combined.
  • Season with salt and pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.1, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 6.4, Sodium 500.1, Carbohydrate 64.5, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 7.1, Protein 6.7

HOT GERMAN POTATO SALAD FOR TWO



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Jennie Voigt of Marathon, Wisconsin deliciously downsizes a favorite picnic salad for this quick-to-fix dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium red potatoes, halved
2 bacon strips, diced
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
Dash pepper
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse in cold water. Cut potatoes into 1/4-in. slices; set aside., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings. , In the drippings, saute the onion until tender. Stir in the flour, salt, celery seed and pepper until blended. Gradually add water, vinegar and sugar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low. Add the potatoes and bacon; stir gently. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 469mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SIMPLE POTATO SALAD



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This was one of the first recipes I learned how to make. My aunt taught it to me; It's not fancy, but I like it!

Provided by Lisa T

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 red potatoes
2 eggs
1 ½ cups creamy salad dressing

Steps:

  • Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • Place eggs in a saucepan, and cover completely 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, and cool.
  • Peel the eggs and cut around the egg white; keep the yolk whole.
  • Dice the egg whites and potatoes. Combine in a mixing bowl and add the salad dressing.
  • Toss the potatoes and egg; crumble the egg yolk on top and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.8 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 164 mg, Fat 35.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 1059.4 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use waxy potatoes such as Yukon Gold, Red Bliss, or New Potatoes.
  • Boil the potatoes in salted water to enhance their flavor.
  • Allow the potatoes to cool completely before making the salad, as this will prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Use a light hand when mixing the potato salad, as over-mixing can break up the potatoes.
  • Taste the potato salad and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Serve the potato salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This simple potato salad is a classic side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, delicious, and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it creamy, tangy, or loaded with vegetables, this recipe is a great starting point. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this simple potato salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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