Best 10 Zesty Red Potato Salad Recipes

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**Zesty Red Potato Salad: A Picnic-Perfect Dish**

When the sun is shining and the weather is warm, there's nothing better than a refreshing potato salad to enjoy at a picnic or barbecue. This zesty red potato salad is packed with flavor, thanks to a tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs. The red potatoes are cooked until tender and then tossed with the dressing, along with crisp celery, red onion, and hard-boiled eggs. The result is a salad that is both delicious and satisfying. This article includes a classic zesty red potato salad recipe, as well as variations such as a creamy dill potato salad, a tangy mustard potato salad, and a refreshing Greek potato salad. With so many options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect potato salad recipe for your next gathering.

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ZESTY POTATO SALAD



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A new, zippy version of the old favorite, this refreshing potato salad is sure to please! Horseradish gives it a delightfully different flavor. Try it for your next family gathering or picnic. -Aney Chatterton, Soda Springs, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds red potatoes
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Cut potatoes into cubes., In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish, parsley, pepper and remaining salt. Stir in the potatoes, eggs, bacon and onions. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

RED POTATO SALAD



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Small red potatoes are perfect for this comforting, make-ahead red potato salad. They're easy to cook and add a vibrant color to the classic summer side dish.

Categories     comfort food     side dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lb. small red potatoes
2/3 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. sour cream
2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/4 c. chopped dill
6 slices cooked bacon, chopped

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Season with salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes, then let cool slightly and cut in half or quarters (depending on the size of the potatoes). Let cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk to combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the celery, dill, and cooled potatoes to the bowl with the dressing. Stir gently to combine. Top with crispy bacon right before serving.

ZESTY RED SKIN POTATO SALAD



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This dish is always a hit at family gatherings. The addition of horseradish gives the salad a delightful zip.

Provided by curly top

Categories     Potato

Time 20m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs red potatoes, cubed
1/2 cup mayonnaise (or salad dressing)
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
3 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 small red onion, diced
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender.
  • Drain and let potatoes cool to room temperature.
  • In large bowl combine all other ingredients.
  • Mix well and stir in potatoes.
  • Cover and chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.3, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 111, Sodium 368.1, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.5, Protein 6.5

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

ZESTY MEDITERRANEAN POTATO SALAD



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I love this Mediterranean potato salad recipe that incorporates vegetables I plant in my summer garden. The dressing is light and fresh-perfect for a picnic or barbecue. -Terri Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup Greek olives, pitted and chopped
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, torn

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain and place in a large bowl., In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, remaining salt, pepper and red pepper flakes until blended. Spoon over potato mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled, about 1 hour. Just before serving, add sweet red pepper, onion, olives and bacon to potatoes. Sprinkle with feta and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 685mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ZESTY RED POTATOES



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The crushed red pepper comes through in these zippy potatoes shared by Marilyn Weaver of Sparks, Maryland. "This dish is good with or without the onion," she promises. "Either way, you're not likely to have leftovers."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 medium red potatoes, halved and thinly sliced
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Arrange potatoes and onion in an ungreased 9-in. square baking dish. Combine butter, pepper flakes and salt; drizzle over potatoes and onion. Cover and bake at 400° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SUPER-ZESTY POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups neutral-flavored oil (such as vegetable, canola or peanut)
2 1/2 pounds small red bliss potatoes, quartered
3 cloves garlic, smashed
Kosher salt
6 slices bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 red onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Make the mayonnaise: Put the egg yolks in a food processor and add the vinegar, mustard and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Turn on the machine and very slowly start to drizzle in the oil (drip until the mixture starts to look like mayonnaise, then you can start adding it in a slow, steady stream). If the mayonnaise is too thick, add a few drops of water; if it is not thick enough, add a little more oil with the motor running.
  • Make the salad: Put the potatoes and garlic in a large pot. Add enough water to cover the potatoes by 2 inches and season generously with salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until fork-tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the onion, celery and vinegar. Season with salt.
  • Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl (discard the garlic). Add the bacon-onion mixture to the hot potatoes and stir to incorporate. Gently stir in 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise and the mustard and season with salt. Refrigerate until cold.

ZESTY POTATO SALAD



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Discover our Zesty Potato Salad. Tangy MIRACLE WHIP, sweet honey mustard and crunchy green onion gives this Zesty Potato Salad unusual depth of flavors.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Sauces & Condiments

Time 3h25m

Yield 8 servings, about 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lb. new potatoes, quartered
1/2 cup KRAFT Light Mayo Reduced Fat Mayonnaise or MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing
2 green onions, sliced
4 tsp. GREY POUPON Savory Honey Mustard
2 tsp. honey
1/8 tsp. black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in boiling water in saucepan 20 min. or until tender; drain.
  • Mix remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add potatoes; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 105 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

NEW RED POTATO SALAD



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This is a wonderful no fail potato salad.

Provided by DWAGNER

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds unpeeled red potatoes
4 eggs
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
½ cup sliced green onions
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup sliced celery

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add red potatoes, and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and chop into 1 inch cubes. Place in a medium bowl.
  • Place eggs in a medium 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 dice.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, distilled white vinegar, green onions, salt and pepper. Pour the mixture over the potatoes, and mix together with the eggs and celery. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator approximately 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 72.7 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 290.5 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

SPICY CAJUN POTATO SALAD



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Here in Louisiana we have a lot of get-togethers, and if you want your dish to be chosen over all of the rest, it has to have a kick! This does the trick. -Amanda West, Sibley, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 pounds medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 large yellow onion
1/2 medium lemon
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise with olive oil and coarsely ground pepper
1 cup dill pickle relish
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1 to 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Paprika

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Cut onion in half crosswise; add one half to saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add lemon and salt to cooking water. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until potatoes tender, 5-6 minutes., Meanwhile, chop remaining onion. Combine with eggs, mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, mustard and Cajun seasoning., Drain potatoes; rinse under cold water. Discard onion and lemon. Add potatoes to egg mixture; gently toss until well mixed (do not overmix, or potatoes will break down). Refrigerate, covered, 1-2 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with parsley and paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 400mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Boil the potatoes until they are just tender: Overcooking will make them mushy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and texture to the salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings: There are many different ways to make a red potato salad dressing, so find one that you like.
  • Make the salad ahead of time: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the salad chilled: This will make it even more refreshing.

Conclusion:

This zesty red potato salad is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its bright flavors and creamy texture, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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