Best 2 State Fair Potato Salad Recipes

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**State Fair Potato Salad: A Classic Dish with Endless Variations**

State Fair Potato Salad is a quintessential summer dish that is a staple at potlucks, picnics, and backyard barbecues. This classic potato salad is characterized by its creamy, tangy dressing, tender potatoes, and a variety of mix-ins like eggs, celery, and bacon. While there are countless variations of State Fair Potato Salad, the core ingredients and preparation methods remain the same. This article presents a collection of State Fair Potato Salad recipes that cater to different dietary preferences and tastes, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this beloved dish. From traditional mayonnaise-based dressings to lighter, vegan-friendly options, these recipes offer a range of flavors and textures to suit any palate. Whether you prefer a classic potato salad or one with a unique twist, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that will become your new favorite.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

STATE FAIR POTATO SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Potato     Side     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/2 pounds red-skinned potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup juices from jar of sweet pickles
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup buttermilk
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped sweet pickles

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain; transfer to large bowl. Drizzle pickle juices over potatoes and toss gently. Cool to room temperature.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, buttermilk, mustard, sugar, and pepper in medium bowl to blend. Pour over potatoes. Add eggs, onion, celery, and pickles and toss gently to blend. Season to taste with salt. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

STATE FAIR POTATO SALAD



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Drizzling sweet pickle juice over the warm potatoes is the secret to this delicious potato salad. Tastes like a contrest entree at the State Fair! From Bon Appetit.

Provided by yooper

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/2 lbs red potatoes, peeled,cut into 3/4 inch pieces
1/4 cup juice, from jar of sweet pickles
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup buttermilk
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled,chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped sweet gherkin

Steps:

  • cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 10 minutes.
  • drain; transfer to large bowl.
  • Drizzle pickle juice over potatoes and toss gently.
  • Cool to room temperature.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, buttermilk, mustard, sugar and pepper in medium bowl to blend.
  • Pour over potatoes.
  • Add eggs, onion, celery, and pickles and toss gently to blend.
  • Season to taste with salt.
  • Can be made 8 hours ahead.
  • Chill.

Tips for Making the Best State Fair Potato Salad:

  • Use a variety of potatoes. This will give your potato salad a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include Yukon Gold, red potatoes, and fingerling potatoes.
  • Cook the potatoes until they are tender, but not mushy. You want the potatoes to hold their shape, but you don't want them to be too hard.
  • Use a good quality mayonnaise. This is the base of your potato salad, so it's important to use a mayonnaise that you like the taste of.
  • Add a variety of mix-ins. This is where you can really get creative. Some popular mix-ins include celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, and cheese.
  • Season the potato salad to taste. You may want to add some salt, pepper, garlic powder, or onion powder.
  • Chill the potato salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the potato salad to firm up.

Conclusion:

State Fair Potato Salad is a classic side dish that is perfect for any summer gathering. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make the best State Fair Potato Salad that will be the hit of your next party.

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