Best 4 Dads Potato Salad Recipes

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When it comes to summer cookouts and gatherings, few dishes are as classic and beloved as dad's potato salad. With its creamy dressing, tender potatoes, and flavorful mix-ins, it's a staple side dish that brings people together. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting in the kitchen, finding the perfect recipe for dad's potato salad can be a daunting task. This article will guide you through the essential elements of a great potato salad and provide you with tips and tricks for creating a dish that will be the star of your next party or gathering. From choosing the right potatoes to selecting the perfect dressing, we'll help you make a dad's potato salad that will be the talk of the town.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

DAD'S MASHED POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Martina McBride

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch large chunks
3 /4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch freshly ground nutmeg
1/4 cup warm half-and-half
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons Miracle Whip
1/4 cup yellow mustard
3/4 cup finely chopped celery
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cups finely chopped sweet pickles
1/4 cup sweet pickle juice
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
5 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Cover the potato chunks with cold water in a large saucepot. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain and return the potatoes to the pot. Add the butter, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Mash with a potato masher or electric hand mixer (essentially you are making mashed potatoes), adding warm half-and-half as needed until the potatoes are smooth and creamy. You should have a little over 6 cups of mashed potatoes.
  • Add the Miracle Whip, mustard, celery, onion, pickles, pickle juice, and sugar, mixing after each addition. Stir in the eggs until combined. Chill at least 1 hour or make the night before and refrigerate. Sprinkle with the chopped freshly parsley before serving.

DAD'S POTATO SALAD



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Just Like Mom used to make except better, because this is like Dad makes. This is great for picnics, family reunions, feeding a FAMILY of 7 at HOME or a FAMILY of 8 at the FIRE STATION. Nothing beats a great traditional potato salad and this is just that...A GREAT TRADITIONAL POTATO SALAD!

Provided by mattdillard911

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 2h55m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 pounds potatoes, unpeeled
12 eggs
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked spiral pasta
1 (16 ounce) jar dill pickles, chopped (reserve juice)
2 bunches green onions, chopped
3 cups mayonnaise, or to taste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
ΒΌ cup dill pickle juice, or as needed
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Allow the potatoes to cool.
  • While potatoes are cooking, place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water, then cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel once cold.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the spiral pasta, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, rinse with cold water, and let cool.
  • Peel the potatoes. Chop potatoes and hard-cooked eggs into bite-size pieces in a large bowl. Mix in the cooked pasta, dill pickles, and green onions. In a bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, enough dill pickle juice to make a creamy dressing, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour the dressing over the potato mixture, and toss lightly to coat all ingredients with dressing. Chill the salad until cold, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 165.5 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 726.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

DAD'S POTATO SALAD



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Make and share this Dad's Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mayniac May Family

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 large potatoes
12 hard-boiled eggs
5 whole dill pickles
2 cups mayonnaise, approximately
1/2 cup mustard, approximately
salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Dice peeled potatoes and cook until done.
  • Boil eggs (10 minutes of solid boiling) and cut into medium size chunks.
  • Dice pickles.
  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • **Mayo and mustard is approximate. It depends on the size of your potatoes as well as how your preference is. Salt to your preferred taste as well.
  • Refrigerate until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1152.2, Fat 56.8, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 666.5, Sodium 2446.3, Carbohydrate 132.2, Fiber 14.2, Sugar 17.3, Protein 32.9

FATHER'S DAY POTATO SALAD



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This potato salad has a lot of flavor and is a refreshing change to the blah potato salad we often find.

Provided by Wendy2

Categories     Potato

Time 42m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 -8 medium red potatoes
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/3 cup mustard
3 tablespoons vinegar
3 dashes hot sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
2 dill pickles
1 1/2 cups celery
5 -6 radishes
2 hard-boiled eggs
1/2 cup marinated olive
4 green onions
6 sprigs fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Remove eyes from potatoes and cup up into desired size chunks.
  • Place in a sauce pan and cover with water.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Cook until soft but do not over cook.
  • Drain potatoes and let cool.
  • Add Mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, hot sauce, sugar, salt and sweet pickle relish.
  • Mix well.
  • Chop dill pickles, celery, radishes, olives, parsley and green onions.
  • Mix into salad.
  • Chill for atleast one hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.9, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 62.2, Sodium 1259.5, Carbohydrate 47, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 12.2, Protein 7.4

Tips:

  • Use the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, hold their shape better than starchy potatoes, such as Russet potatoes, and are less likely to fall apart when boiled.
  • Boil the potatoes until they are just tender: Overcooked potatoes will become mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Cool the potatoes completely before making the salad: This will help to prevent the potatoes from absorbing too much dressing.
  • Use a light, tangy dressing: A mayonnaise-based dressing is a classic choice, but you can also use a vinaigrette or a yogurt-based dressing.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins: Diced celery, hard-boiled eggs, chopped bacon, and cheese are all popular additions to potato salad.
  • Serve the potato salad chilled: Potato salad is best served cold, so make sure to refrigerate it for at least an hour before serving.

Conclusion:

Potato salad is a classic side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a potato salad recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give one of these potato salad recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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