Best 8 Tangy Italian Red Potato Salad Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our delightful Tangy Italian Red Potato Salad, a vibrant and flavorful dish that will be the star of your next gathering. This delectable salad showcases tender red potatoes enveloped in a tangy, herb-infused dressing, complemented by a medley of crisp vegetables and succulent meats. With its perfect balance of flavors and textures, this salad is a symphony for the senses, offering a delightful burst of freshness in every bite.

The tangy dressing, crafted with a symphony of zesty lemon juice, aromatic vinegar, and a hint of Dijon mustard, dances on your palate, awakening your senses. The tender red potatoes, boiled to perfection, absorb the tangy marinade, creating a harmonious union of flavors. Crisp celery and red onion add a refreshing crunch, while savory ham and flavorful bacon lend a smoky depth to the salad.

To elevate this dish to culinary excellence, we've included variations that cater to your preferences and dietary needs. For a vegetarian delight, simply omit the ham and bacon, allowing the vegetables to shine. Craving a touch of heat? Add a dash of chili flakes or minced jalapeño to the dressing for a spicy kick. If you prefer a creamy twist, fold in a spoonful of tangy sour cream or creamy mayonnaise.

Let's cook with our recipes!

RED POTATO SALAD



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This pretty red potato salad has great flavor. Goes well with a summer barbeque, or anytime! For a tangy twist, try using plain fat-free yogurt in place of some or all of the sour cream. Garnish with additional sliced hard-boiled eggs, if desired.

Provided by Michelle Ramey

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 3h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 pounds red potatoes, cut into chunks
1 cup low-fat sour cream
½ cup light mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon white vinegar
4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 dill pickle, chopped
⅓ celery stalk, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 dash hot sauce
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash onion salt
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, eggs, pickle, celery, green onions, and hot sauce. Season with dill, garlic powder, onion salt, salt, and pepper. Pour over the potatoes, and gently toss to coat. Chill at least 3 hours in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 78.5 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 249.1 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

MOM'S TANGY POTATO SALAD



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This chunky potato salad is a great dish for a family picnic or on a night when you're grilling out. The homemade dressing makes it extra delicious. -Michelle Gurnsey, Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds red potatoes, cubed
2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Dash garlic powder
Dash ground mustard

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool., Place potatoes in a large bowl. Add the eggs, onion and celery. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over potato mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

RED SKINNED POTATO SALAD



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This creamy salad is made with red potatoes, which give this dish--chock full of melt-in-your-mouth bacon, bits of hard boiled egg, crunchy celery and spicy onion--a delectable, firm texture.

Provided by Donna

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds clean, scrubbed new red potatoes
6 eggs
1 pound bacon
1 onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
2 cups mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and set in the refrigerator to cool.
  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • Chop the cooled potatoes, leaving skin on. Add to a large bowl, along with the eggs, bacon, onion and celery. Add mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste. Chill for an hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 120.6 mg, Fat 36.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 535.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

TANGY POTATO SALAD WITH SCALLIONS



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This light potato salad is perfect for a picnic -- or try serving it with our Grilled Sirloin Steak with Toppings Bar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 pounds Yukon gold or other waxy potatoes, scrubbed, halved, and sliced 1/2 inch thick
1/2 cup white-wine vinegar
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Set a steamer basket in a large pot. Fill with enough salted water to come just below basket. Bring to a boil; place potatoes in basket, and reduce heat to medium. Cover, and steam, gently tossing occasionally, until crisp-tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine vinegar and scallions in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. When potatoes are cooked, transfer to bowl with vinegar mixture. Toss to combine; let cool, tossing occasionally.
  • When potato mixture is cool, mix in oil; season potato salad with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g

TANGY POTATO SALAD WITH RADISHES



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Summer's approach makes my family think of potato salad. This tangy side is also great in the winter when it's served hot with cubed ham. -Peggy Gwillim, Strasbourg, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 13 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 pounds red potatoes, cubed
3 tablespoons plus 2/3 cup white wine vinegar, divided
8 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
6 radishes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup minced chives
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 tablespoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Immediately sprinkle with 3 tablespoons vinegar; cool., Place potatoes in a large bowl. Add the eggs, radishes and chives. In a small bowl, combine the buttermilk, mayonnaise, mustard, onion, dill, salt, pepper and remaining vinegar. Pour over potato mixture and gently stir to coat. Refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

TANGY POTATO SALAD



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A food experiment gone right! A potato salad for those of us who prefer a bold taste.

Provided by Greenleafwolf

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 potatoes
4 eggs
¼ cup diced red onion
¼ cup diced dill pickles
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup spicy mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring two pots of water to a boil; cook potatoes in one pot and eggs in the other pot until potatoes are semi-soft, 20 minutes. Transfer potatoes and eggs to a bowl of cold water until both are cooled.
  • Dice potatoes and place in a large bowl. Cut eggs in half; remove yolks and place in a separate bowl. Dice egg whites; add to potatoes. Mix red onion and pickles into potato mixture.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, mustard, chives, black pepper, and egg yolks together until smooth. Gently mix mayonnaise mixture into potato mixture until evenly coated; refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 98.2 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 369.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

TANGY POTATO AND LEEK SALAD



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This Tangy Potato and Leek Salad side dish is a revelation. Dijon mustard gives body to cooked leeks, making for a velvety dressing with a rich mouthfeel-no one will miss the fat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds small red potatoes, halved or quartered if large
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 bunch leeks (about 2 pounds), white and light-green parts only, halved lengthwise, cut into 3/4-inch slices, rinsed well, and drained
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring potatoes to a boil over high in salted water. Reduce to a rapid simmer and cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, 15 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Return water to a boil, add leeks, and cook until tender, 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer leeks to a blender. Add mustard, oil, vinegar, and 1/3 cup water; puree until very smooth. (Use caution when blending hot liquids.)
  • Add leek mixture to potatoes and toss; season with salt and pepper. Top with parsley and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g

EASY ITALIAN POTATO SALAD



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You'll want to take this simple-to-assemble potato salad to all your picnics and outings. It's always on the menu when my tomato plants yield a bumper crop. Feel free to improvise by adding other fresh vegetables.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 to 6 medium red potatoes, cooked and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped red onion
3 to 4 plum tomatoes, quartered
1/3 cup olive oil
3 to 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 jar (5-3/4 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives, drained and halved
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve salad in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 528mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose small, firm red potatoes for the best texture in your salad.
  • Boil the potatoes until they are just tender, but not mushy. You can check this by piercing them with a fork - they should be easy to pierce, but still hold their shape.
  • While the potatoes are boiling, prepare the dressing. This will give it time to chill and develop its flavors.
  • Use a light hand when adding the dressing to the potatoes. You can always add more, but it's difficult to take it away.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil, or chives, for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This tangy Italian red potato salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of tender potatoes, tangy dressing, and fresh herbs, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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