In the realm of classic summer dishes, potato salad reigns supreme. A quintessential side dish at picnics, barbecues, and potlucks, this humble salad showcases the versatility of the mighty potato. From creamy and tangy to light and refreshing, potato salad comes in various forms, each with its unique charm. Embark on a culinary journey with us as we present a collection of delectable potato salad recipes that will elevate your next gathering. From the classic mayonnaise-based dressing to innovative takes featuring herbs, bacon, and even curry, these recipes cater to diverse palates and preferences. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these delightful potato salad creations.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD
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
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
VICKI'S MISSISSIPPI POTATO SALAD
I am asked to bring this to summer picnics, holiday meals, potluck at work, and all of the Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day dinners. This is the best potato salad you can make. Enjoy
Provided by Vicki Kiddy
Categories Potato
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 Large Service Dish
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Boil potatoes, cook and then peel and cube.
- Add eggs, onion, pickle relish, mustard, salt and pepper.
- Fold in mayo till coated.
- Chill and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3716.4, Fat 124.8, SaturatedFat 25.4, Cholesterol 1757.1, Sodium 5470.9, Carbohydrate 570.5, Fiber 61.3, Sugar 43.8, Protein 101.7
CLASSIC POTATO SALAD
Make and share this Classic Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Boil peeled potatoes in salted water until done. Cool to room temperature.
- Place diced potatoes in large bowl.
- Mix mayonnaise, cider vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in another bowl.
- Add to potatoes.
- Add celery and onions and mix well.
- Stir in eggs.
- Sprinkle a little paprika on top.
BEST CLASSIC POTATO SALAD
Creamy, tangy, and crunchy, with a hint of spice and sweetness from pickles, this reminds me of my grandmother's potato salad served every Easter or any time we had barbecue. She always dotted it with olives for a finishing touch and a perfect briny addition. This is the best classic version of good old-fashioned, Southern-style potato salad. Not too mayonaissey with just the right amount of tang! Serve with grilled or smoked meats as the perfect side dish.
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Time 2h40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Place in a large pot and add water to cover by 2 inches. Add 3 teaspoons salt and eggs; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer 9 minutes. Remove eggs to an ice bath. Drain potatoes when fork-tender; they may need another minute or so.
- Peel and chop eggs and set aside.
- Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, onions, celery, dill, pickles, juice and pepper in a large bowl; stir to combine. Stir in potatoes and eggs until well blended, mashing potatoes very slightly. Check for seasoning and add up to 1 teaspoon salt if desired.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with paprika, and garnish with olives. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 71.8 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 947 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
HELLMANN'S THE ORIGINAL POTATO SALAD
A longtime favorite of my family. We don't have an outdoor summer gathering without this and Hellmann's Classic Pasta Salad. Can't go wrong with these delicious recipes. FYI: because of the mayo content, we put the bowl of salad into a slightly larger-sized bowl filled halfway with ice to keep the salads cold and fresh.
Provided by aHardDaysNight
Categories Potato
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 4-quart saucepot, cover potatoes with water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain and cool slightly.
- In large bowl, combine Hellmann's Mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, sugar and pepper. Add potatoes, celery, onion and eggs and toss gently.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
CLASSIC POTATO SALAD
Make and share this Classic Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef NevaOva
Categories Potato
Time 22m
Yield 5 Cups, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- If potatoes are not cooked, peel and cube, boil in salted water for 12 minutes. Boil the eggs in the same liquid to save time, right on top of the potatoes for about 8 of the 12 minutes and scoop out!
- Whisk to combine mayo, vinegar, salt, sugar and garlic powder.
- Stir in potatoes, onion, celery and jalapeno (if using) and parsley.
- Top with chopped or sliced eggs and sprinkle with paprika for color.
- OPTIONAL FRESH MAYO:.
- In a small food processor add:.
- 1 whole egg and 1/2 teaspoon of ground or dry mustard for 30 seconds.
- Add 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt and 2 teaspoons lemon juice and mix for 8 seconds.
- Add 1-1/4 cup oil in a slow stream while machine is on until mixture thicken to mayo. So fresh and yummy and EASY!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.8, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 911.1, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 6.2, Protein 5.8
CLASSIC POTATO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
This simple summer side dish staple is easy to master with this recipe! Gold potatoes are tossed in a creamy-tangy mixture of mayo, pickle relish, and mustard, with diced red onion and hard-boiled eggs for extra texture. Pro tip: add the dressing to the potatoes in thirds, allowing 5 minutes between each addition, for the creamiest texture.
Provided by Tikeyah Whittle
Categories Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover with cool water. Generously season the water with salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, 12-15 minutes. Drain and transfer the potatoes to a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix together the hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, relish, mustard, red onion, celery, garlic powder, cayenne, paprika, and ½ teaspoon salt until well combined.
- In a small bowl, stir together the white vinegar, remaining teaspoon of salt, and the sugar until the sugar and salt have dissolved.
- While the potatoes are still hot, pour the vinegar mixture over and toss to coat. Let the potatoes sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
- Add ⅓ of the egg mixture to the potatoes, tossing to coat completely. Let sit for another 5 minutes, then toss with another ⅓ of the egg mixture. Just before serving, toss with the remaining egg mixture.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 6 grams
CLASSIC POTATO SALAD
Make and share this Classic Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by motherof4boys
Categories Low Protein
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the first 5 ingredients.
- Add the remianing ingredients.
- Cover and chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.9, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 80.8, Sodium 900.7, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 5.5, Protein 4.8
CLASSIC POTATO SALAD
The recipe for this Southern classic came from the chef Millie Peartree's mother, Millie Bell. The sweet relish melds with the creamy potatoes for a deep, balanced flavor. Onion powder adds savory notes without the texture of diced onion, which could overpower the dish. Make sure that your eggs are rinsed thoroughly, so no pieces of shell remain, and that your potatoes are uniformly cut in roughly 1-inch cubes so they all finish cooking at the same time. (Millie Bell used her thumb as a measure.) And, most important of all, don't overcook the potatoes: You want potato salad, not mashed potatoes.
Provided by Millie Peartree
Categories salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings (2 1/2 quarts)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Set the potatoes in a large pot; add 1 tablespoon salt and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Set over high heat and cook just until fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. (You still want the potatoes to still have some shape to avoid turning the dish into mashed potatoes.) Drain potatoes, and set them aside to cool.
- As potatoes cool, make the dressing: To a large bowl, add mayonnaise, relish, mustard and granulated onion; whisk to combine.
- Add the potatoes to the dressing, along with the diced hard-boiled eggs, and celery, if using; stir gently to combine. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Chill for at least 2 hours, and up to overnight. Serve cold. Finish with a sprinkle of paprika. Potato salad will keep for 4 days in an airtight container.
SIMPLE BUT WONDERFUL CLASSIC POTATO SALAD
I'm pretty particular about what I like, so I took my favorites from different Potato Salad recipes and played around until I came up with my own perfect version. Like most salad recipes, it's open to interpretation and is easily adaptable to your own likes. This makes enough for 4-6 servings as a side dish. If you're making for a pot luck or larger gathering, you will probably want to double it. This can be made vegan easily using Veganaise or similar. I'm a fan of real mayo but I have family members who aren't, so I've made it both ways and it translates well.
Provided by emilylh28
Categories Potato
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut potatoes into small cubes and steam (not boil). Amount of time will depend on size of cubes, I cut mine pretty small so it only takes about 15 minutes. You want them to be cooked all the way through but not falling apart.
- When the potatoes are done, empty into a cookie sheet and spread out to cool quickly (I will often use a cooling rack in the cookie sheet to let air circulate better- they cool surprisingly fast this way).
- Whisk mayonnaise, mustard, cider vinegar, sugar, celery seed, 1 tsp lemon juice and 1 tsp of salt in a large bowl (use a larger size than you think you'll need so you can mix without making a mess of our counter and floor- learned this one the hard way -- ).
- Add celery, chives and cooled potatoes to the bowl with the dressing.
- Using a large spatula, slowly fold the ingredients together. This will take longer than regular stirring but will keep your potatoes in tact (especially if you over-steam your potatoes!).
- Once well mixed, taste for seasonings. Add additional lemon juice and salt as needed.
- Tastes best if you allow it to sit in the refrigerator for a couple of hours, but it's not necessary if you're in a time crunch.
Tips:
- Use the right potatoes: Choose firm, waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes that will hold their shape when cooked.
- Cook the potatoes properly: Boil the potatoes in salted water until they are tender but still firm. Do not overcook them, or they will become mushy.
- Cool the potatoes thoroughly: After boiling, drain the potatoes and let them cool completely before adding them to the salad. This will help prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Use a variety of ingredients: In addition to potatoes, add other vegetables like celery, carrots, and onion. You can also add hard-boiled eggs, bacon, or cheese.
- Use a creamy dressing: A creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, or yogurt will help to bind the salad together and give it a rich flavor.
- Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a bit of mustard or dill for extra flavor.
- Chill the salad before serving: For the best flavor, chill the salad for at least an hour before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
Conclusion:
Vicky's Classic Potato Salad is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy dressing, tender potatoes, and variety of vegetables, this salad is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a side dish that is both easy to make and delicious, give Vicky's Classic Potato Salad a try.
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