Best 5 Super Simple Picnic Potato Salad Recipes

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Potato salad is a classic picnic side dish, and for good reason. It's easy to make, portable, and always a crowd-pleaser. This super simple picnic potato salad recipe is no exception. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can have a delicious potato salad that's perfect for your next picnic or potluck.

This recipe starts with red potatoes, which are boiled until tender and then tossed with a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, onion, and fresh parsley. The result is a creamy, flavorful potato salad that's sure to be a hit.

In addition to the classic potato salad recipe, the article also includes a few variations. For a lighter version, try using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. For a vegan version, omit the mayonnaise and use a plant-based milk instead. And for a spicy version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing.

No matter which version you choose, this super simple picnic potato salad is sure to be a hit at your next picnic or potluck. So grab a bowl and get started!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

5 INGREDIENT SUPER SIMPLE POTATO SALAD



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5 ingredient super simple potato salad, perfect for summer BBQs and kid friendly. Easy to make the day before.

Provided by Kylie

Categories     side dishes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

800 gram desiree or other red skinned potatoes (chopped into bite sized pieces)
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tbsps chopped parsley
3 rashers of bacon (chopped into thin slivers)
4 spring onion (thinly chopped.)

Steps:

  • Steam the potatoes until bitethrough.
  • Drain. Cool rapidly by covering in cold water. When the water warms, replace it with cold water until the water stays cold.
  • Meanwhile, fry the bacon until crispy.
  • Add the bacon, mayonnaise, parsley and spring onion to the potatoes and mix until well combined.
  • Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 side portion, Calories 431 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 442 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 25 g

PICNIC POTATO SALAD



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A wonderful old-fashioned chunky potato salad full of goodness with a creamy egg dressing. Love it!

Provided by Pat Nyswonger

Categories     Salads

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds small whole Yukon Gold potatoes
Salt for the potato water
1 tablespoon vinegar
6 large eggs
1/2 cup finely chopped red onions
1/2 cup diced celery
2 scallions, finely chopped, white and green parts
1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as: chives, parsley, fresh snipped dill or fresh tarragon
1/3 cup finely chopped dill pickles
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Sprinkling of paprika for garnish
Snipped chives or chopped scallions for garnish--(optional)

Steps:

  • Wash the potatoes and add them to large pot, then cover with water. Season with salt -- 1 teaspoon for every quart of water. Add the vinegar and bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Cook 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes can easily be pierced with the tip of a sharp knife.
  • Drain potatoes then add them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, peel potatoes which should easily slip off with just slightly scraping and pulling.
  • While the potatoes are cooking add the eggs in one layer to a large saucepan and cover with a couple inches of cold water. Bring to boil over high heat and cook for 1 minute. Remove the pot from the heat and with the lid on let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Drain the hot water from the eggs and fill the pot completely with ice cubes. Allow to sit for 20 minutes. Peel eggs under the faucet with a thin stream of cold water running.
  • After peeling the eggs, cut them and separate the yolks from the whites. Chop the whites into bite size pieces and reserve.
  • In a medium bowl mash the yolks and mix in the mayonnaise, sour cream, and mustard until the consistency is similar to mayonnaise. Season to taste with salt and pepper. This is the dressing for the salad. Set aside while the rest of the salad is prepared.
  • Cut peeled potatoes into bite-size chunks and add to a large bowl.
  • Add the onions, celery, scallions, pickles, eggs whites and herbs to potatoes. Toss to combine then gently add the reserved egg dressing. Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • To Serve: Remove plastic wrap and garnish with paprika and chopped chives, scallion tops or parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 149 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 12 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 310 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar

SUPER-SIMPLE PICNIC POTATO SALAD



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Frozen hash browns are the key to this convenient recipe. No picnic is complete without potato salad!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bag (32 oz) frozen southern-style diced hash brown potatoes
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 eggs
1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped onion
Paprika, if desired

Steps:

  • In ungreased 3-quart microwavable bowl, mix frozen potatoes and water; spread evenly in bowl. Cover tightly with microwavable plastic wrap. Microwave on High 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are hot and tender, stirring once halfway through cooking.
  • Add vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper to hot potatoes; mix well. Spread evenly in bowl. Cover, refrigerate at least 5 hours or until completely cold.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, place eggs in single layer. Add enough water to cover eggs by 1 inch. Heat to boiling. Immediately remove from heat; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water. Place eggs in bowl of ice water; let stand 10 minutes. Drain. Peel eggs. Reserve 1 egg for garnish; chop remaining 4 eggs.
  • Stir mayonnaise into cold potato mixture. Add celery, onion and chopped eggs; toss gently to mix. Spoon mixture into large serving bowl. Slice reserved hard-cooked egg; arrange on top of salad. Sprinkle with paprika. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

SUPER-SIMPLE PICNIC POTATO SALAD



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This yummie salad is so good. I love the fact that you don't have to peel and boil potaotes. It keep well and stays moist. One of our favorites.

Provided by Debbie Deverill

Categories     Potato Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (32) oz frozen southern-style diced hash brown potatoes
1/4 c water
2 Tbsp cider vinegar
1 Tbsp yellow mustard
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
5 eggs
1 c mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 c chopped celery
1/3 c chopped onions or chopped green onions
1/2 c sour cream
1/4 c half n half, or till smooth when adding to mayo and sour cream

Steps:

  • 1. In ungreased 3-quart microwavable bowl, mix frozen potatoes and water; spread evenly in bowl. Cover tightly with microwable plastic wrap. Microwave on High 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are hot and tender, stirring once halfway through cooking. Add vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper to hot potatoes; mix well. Spread evenly in bowl. Cover; refrigerat at least 5 hours or until completely cold.
  • 2. Meanwhile in 2-quart saucepan, place eggs in single layer. Add enough water to cover eggs by 1 inch. Heat to boiling. Immediately remove from heat; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water. Place egg in bowl of ice water; let stand 10 minutes. Drain. Peel eggs. Reserve 1 egg for garnish ; chop remaining 4 eggs.
  • 3. Stir mayonnaise, sour cream and half n half. Pour over potatoe mixture and add celery, onion and chopped eggs; toss gently to mix. Spoon mixture into large serving bowl. Slice reserved hard-cooked egg; arrange on top of salad. Serve immediatley or cover and refrigerat until serving time.

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:

  • Use waxy potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as red potatoes or Yukon Golds, hold their shape better than starchy potatoes, making them ideal for potato salad.
  • Cook the potatoes just until tender: Overcooked potatoes will become mushy and fall apart in the salad.
  • Let the potatoes cool completely before adding the dressing: This will help prevent the dressing from becoming watery.
  • Use a light hand with the dressing: You don't want the potato salad to be too heavy or oily.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins: Some popular mix-ins for potato salad include celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, pickles, and bacon.
  • Chill the potato salad before serving: This will help the flavors meld and make the salad more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Potato salad is a classic picnic side dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make the best potato salad that is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're planning a picnic, be sure to add potato salad to your menu.

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