Best 16 American Potato Salad Recipes

CLASSIC AMERICAN-STYLE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a pot with water to cover. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer, stirring to ensure even cooking, until a thin-bladed paring knife or a metal skewer inserted into a potato can be removed with no resistance, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again. Cool slightly.
• Cut warm potatoes into 3/4-inch dice with a serrated knife. Layer them in a bowl, seasoning with vinegar, salt and pepper as you go. Cut eggs, celery and pickle in 1/4-inch dice and thinly slice scallions. Add to potatoes, along with parsley. Stir in mayonnaise and mustard until everything is combined. Chill, covered, before serving.

THE BEST AMERICAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with cold water and season with 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add the vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt; toss. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, put the eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and let sit, covered, 10 minutes. Drain the eggs and cover with ice water to cool; peel, chop and set aside.
• Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle brine, mustard and sugar in a small bowl. Stir in the pickles, celery, scallions and parsley. Spoon the mayonnaise mixture over the potatoes and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Add the hard-boiled eggs and gently stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. Sprinkle with paprika just before serving.

JULIA'S AMERICAN-STYLE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and slice each one lengthwise in half, or in quarters if very large; then cut crosswise into half-round or quarter-round slices, about 1/2 inch thick.
• Put the slices in a saucepan with water just to cover and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt per quart of water. Heat to a simmer, and cook the potatoes for 5 to 6 minutes, or until just cooked through. It is essential that they be just cooked through. Bite into a slice or two to be very sure. Immediately remove from the heat and drain the potatoes into a colander, but save a cup of the cooking liquid for dressing the potatoes. Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl. Stir the cider vinegar with ⅓ cup of the potato water or chicken stock and drizzle this over the potato pieces, turning them gently to distribute it evenly. Let sit 10 minutes to absorb the liquid.
• Add the prepared onion, celery, bacon, pickle, hard-boiled eggs, and chives, and season carefully to taste. Top with ⅔ cup of mayonnaise (or a mix of mayonnaise and a bit of sour cream) and, with a large rubber spatula, gently fold everything together until well blended. Taste the salad and add more salt, pepper, or mayonnaise as needed.
• Cover the salad and set aside in the refrigerator for at least an hour or so before serving. If it is refrigerated longer, let it come back to room temperature before serving. Taste and adjust the seasoning again.
• To serve, line a bowl or a platter with red-leaf lettuce or other greens, and mound the salad on top. Decorate at the last moment, if you wish, with any or all of the optional garnishes.

JULIA'S AMERICAN-STYLE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and slice each one lengthwise in half, or in quarters if very large; then cut crosswise into half-round or quarter-round slices, about 1/2 inch thick.
• Put the slices in a saucepan with water just to cover and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt per quart of water. Heat to a simmer, and cook the potatoes for 5 to 6 minutes, or until just cooked through. It is essential that they be just cooked through. Bite into a slice or two to be very sure. Immediately remove from the heat and drain the potatoes into a colander, but save a cup of the cooking liquid for dressing the potatoes. Transfer bowl. Stir the cider vinegar with 1/3 cup of the potato water or chicken stock and drizzle this over the potato pieces, turning them gently to distribute it evenly. Let sit 10 minutes to absorb the liquid.
• Add the prepared onion, celery, bacon, pickle, hard-boiled eggs, and chives, and season carefully, to taste. Top with 2/3 cup of mayonnaise (or a mix of mayonnaise and a bit of sour cream) and, with a large rubber spatula, gently fold everything together until well blended. Taste the salad and add more salt, pepper, or mayonnaise as needed.
• Cover the salad and set aside in the refrigerator for at least an hour or so before serving. If it is refrigerated longer, let it come back to room temperature before serving. Taste and adjust the seasoning again.
• To serve, line a bowl or a platter with red-leaf lettuce or other greens, and mound the salad on top. Decorate at the last moment, if you wish, with any or all of the optional garnishes.

AMERICAN POTATO SALAD WITH HARD-BOILED EGGS AND SWEET PICKLES

Steps:

• Cover potatoes with 1 inch of water in stockpot or Dutch oven.
• Bring to simmer over medium-high heat.
• Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring once or twice to ensure even cooking, until potatoes are tender (a thin-bladed paring knife can be slipped into and out of center of potatoes with no resistance), 25 to 30 minutes for medium potatoes or 15 to 20 minutes for new potatoes.
• Drain; cool potatoes slightly and peel if you like.
• Cut potatoes into 3/4-inch cubes (use serrated knife if they have skins) while still warm, rinsing knife occasionally in warm water to remove starch.
• Place warm potato cubes in large bowl.
• Add vinegar, 1-2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and toss gently.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cool, about 20 minutes.
• When potatoes are cool, toss with remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve.
• Imediately or cover and refrigerate.
• cooking time does not include refrgeration time.

COOKS ALL-AMERICAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in large saucepan and add water to cover by 1 inch.
• Bring to boil over medium-high heat; add 1 TB salt, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring once or twice, until potatoes are tender, about 8 minutes.
• Drain potatoes and transfer to large bowl.
• Add vinegar and, using rubber spatula, toss gently to combine.
• Let stand until potatoes are just warm, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together celery, pickle relish, mayonnaise, mustard powder, celery seed, parsley, pepper, red onion, and 1/2 tsp salt.
• Using rubber spatula, gently fold in dressing and eggs, if using, into potatoes.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour; serve.

JULIA CHILD'S AMERICAN-STYLE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Slice potatoes lengthwise in 1/2 or in quarters if very large; cut crosswise into 1/2 round or 1/4 round slices, about 1/2" thick. Put in a saucepan with just enough water to cover & 1 1/2 t of salt per quart of water. Heat to a simmer & cook for 5 - 6 min until just cooked through. (It is essential that they be cooked through!). Remove from heat & drain, reserving 1 c of the cooking liquid for later use.
• Transfer potatoes to a large bowl; stir together the cider vinegar with 1/3 c of the potato water or chicken stock & drizzle over potatoes, turning them gently to distribute it evenly. Let sit 10 min to absorb the liquid.
• Add the onion, celery, bacon, pickle, hard-boiled eggs & chives; season to taste. Top with 2/3 c of mayonnaise (or a mix of mayonnaise & sour cream) & gently fold everything together. Taste & add more salt, pepper or mayonnaise as needed.
• Cover & refrigerate for at least an hour; if it is refrigerated longer, bring back to room temperature before serving.
• To serve, line a bowl or platter with lettuce & mound salad on top. Taste again & adjust seasoning if needed. Decorate at the last moment.

GREAT AMERICAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cube and boil potatoes. Chop eggs and onion. Slice Celery.Combine salad dressing, mustard, celery seed, salt, and pepper; mix well.
• Add potatoes, eggs, onion, celery, and pickle; mix lightly. Chill.

ALL-AMERICAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil potatoes:
• In a large saucepan cover potatoes with salted cold water by 1 inch and simmer, covered, until just tender, about 15 to 30 minutes, depending on size of potatoes. In a colander drain potatoes and cool to warm.
• With a sharp knife peel warm potatoes and cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices. In a bowl immediately toss potatoes with vinegar. In a bowl mash yolks and stir in mayonnaise, mustard, and onion. Chop whites and celery and gently toss together with potatoes, mayonnaise mixture, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve potato salad chilled or at room temperature.

AMERICAN HATCH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes and 2 tablespoons salt in a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until fork-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside to cool.
• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Place chile peppers cut-side down on baking sheet and lightly brush skin with oil.
• Broil in the preheated oven until skin is heavily blistered and turning black, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 15 minutes. Peel and chop the chile peppers.
• Whisk mayonnaise, parsley, peperoncini peppers, mustard, lemon juice, pickle relish, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl to make dressing.
• Pour dressing over cooled potatoes. Add chile peppers, celery, and onion; mix to combine. Season salad with black pepper. Chill in the refrigerator before serving, about 30 minutes.

AMERICAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender but still firm. Drain, cool and cut into cubes.
• 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.
• In a large bowl, combine chopped potatoes and eggs. Mix together mayonnaise, chopped onion, green onion, green pepper, and celery. Season with salt and pepper, then mix well. Cover, and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

AMERICAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine mayo, mustard, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix well.
• Add onion and celery.
• Stir in potatoes and eggs.
• Refrigerate at least 5 hours or more.
• I always make this the day before, because it tastes better after it flavors thru.
• Enjoy!

CLASSIC AMERICAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil; salt it. Peel the potatoes if you like (or wash and scrub them well), then cut them into bite-size pieces; cook them in the water until tender but still firm and not at all mushy, 15 minutes or so. Drain, rinse in cold water for a minute, then drain again. Toss the still-warm potatoes with the parsley and onion. Add mayonnaise until the mixture is as creamy as you like. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate until ready to serve. (You may prepare the salad in advance up to this point; cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day, then bring to room temperature before serving.)

ALL AMERICAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Place potatoes in large saucepan and add water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to boil over medium-high heat; add 1 Tablespoon of salt, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring once or twice, until potatoes are tender, about 8 minutes.
• 2. Drain potatoes and transfer to large bowl. Add vinegar and , using rubber spatula, toss gently to combine. Let stand until potatoes are just warm (about 20 minutes)
• 3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together celery, onion, pickle relish, mayonnaise, powdered mustard, celery seed, parsley, pepper, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Using rubber spatula, gently fold the dressing and eggs, into potatoes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled (at least 1 hour); Serve.

AMERICAN PICNIC POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Drop potatoes into a kettle of cold, salted water as they are cut to equal size. Bring to a boil and cook until tender but still firm.
• When done, drain the potatoes and drop them into a mixing bowl; roughly slice them. Sprinkle the still hot potatoes with vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Add the onions, celery, cucumbers, mayo and mustard; toss gently to combine.
• Add quartered eggs and parsley and toss again. Cool to room temperature, cover,and refrigerate overnight. Before serving, toss again, correct seasoning and add more mayo, if needed.

DELICIOUS EXTRA CREAMY AMERICAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In large mixing / serving bowl, add diced potatoes, diced eggs, onion, celery, optional garlic powder, salt/ pepper. In seperate small bowl, whisk together, mayonnaise, mustard, milk until smooth and creamy . ( you may need to add a bit more mayo and milk, depending on you how creamy you like it) Pour mayo mixture, Pour over potatoes. Mix gently but thoroughly. Keep cold in refrigerator until ready to garnish top and serve. Gently give potato salad a final mixing , top salad with thinly sliced egg slices, adding celery leaves (or fresh parsley, chives) around top for garnish. Lightly sprinkle with paprika. Return to refrigerator until time to serve.
• 2. Note: wipe clean rim of serving bowl for nicer serving appearance.