Best 5 Fast And Easy Potato Salad Recipes

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Potato salad is a classic dish that is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or summer gatherings. It's also surprisingly easy and quick to make, with a few simple ingredients. The best part is that there are endless variations on the classic potato salad recipe, so you can customize it to your own taste. Whether you like your potato salad creamy or tangy, with bacon and cheese or with fresh herbs, there's a recipe out there for you!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE POTATO SALAD



Simple Potato Salad image

This was one of the first recipes I learned how to make. My aunt taught it to me; It's not fancy, but I like it!

Provided by Lisa T

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 red potatoes
2 eggs
1 ½ cups creamy salad dressing

Steps:

  • Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • Place eggs in a saucepan, and cover completely 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, and cool.
  • Peel the eggs and cut around the egg white; keep the yolk whole.
  • Dice the egg whites and potatoes. Combine in a mixing bowl and add the salad dressing.
  • Toss the potatoes and egg; crumble the egg yolk on top and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.8 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 164 mg, Fat 35.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 1059.4 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

FAST AND EASY POTATO SALAD



Fast and Easy Potato Salad image

Using the microwave provides a quicker version of potato salad than you'll get from boiling the potatoes. Fast, simple, easy, and delicious! Perfect for those days when you just want potato salad but can't be bothered to make it from scratch, yet don't want the garbage you get at the grocery store. Also great for people living in households where other members don't share the same potato salad enjoyment (my fiancee hates mayo). For gluten-free or lactose free version-check that the mayo used is suitable

Provided by kittyroara

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 11m

Yield 3-4 cups, 1-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 -3 medium potatoes (try to pick ones around the same size for even cooking)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 -2 tablespoon mild paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 bunch green onion, chopped
1 baby dill pickle, diced (optional)
1 tablespoon pickle juice (optional)
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut the eyes and blemishes off the potatoes. Skin them if you prefer but I think they're delicious and they're definitely more nutritional!
  • Rinse the potatoes and place them in the microwave undried.
  • Microwave the potatoes (three at a time if you're making a double or triple recipe for the whole family or a potluck) spaced evenly apart on HIGH for THREE MINUTES.
  • Chop your green onions. Chop your pickle and eggs if desired.
  • Flip the potatoes over (careful, they're hot!) and microwave on HIGH for THREE MINUTES more.
  • Mix the mayo, spices, onions, and optional pickle and eggs in a medium-sized bowl.
  • Let the potatoes rest in the microwave for a few minutes (they will continue to cook).
  • Test the doneness of the potatoes with a knife or fork by piercing into the center of each one. If the knife does not go in smoothly or there is resistance, repeat the microwaving process above in increments of ONE MINUTE.
  • Place the cooked potatoes immediately into a bowl of cold water. Let cool for a few minutes.
  • Remove the potatoes and cut into bite-sized pieces (usually halves and then eights will do) - careful, they may still be hot inside.
  • Mix potatoes with sauce mixture, and enjoy!

QUICK POTATO SALAD



Quick Potato Salad image

You can whip up this potato salad in just 25 minutes. It requires no leftovers.

Provided by Abbi Saesong

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 potatoes, peeled and diced
3 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and diced
½ cucumber, peeled and diced
1 tomato, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
¼ onion, diced
¼ cup chopped green onion
¾ cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Combine the potatoes, eggs, cucumber, tomato, celery, onion, green onion, mayonnaise, and mustard in a large bowl; stir until evenly combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 390.8 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

BASIC POTATO SALAD



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Combining the potatoes with the vinegar mixture while they're still hot allows them to absorb it all for a more flavorful salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds waxy potatoes (such as Yukon gold or new), scrubbed and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/3 cup white-wine vinegar
4 scallions, white part minced, green part thinly sliced
Coarse salt
Ground pepper
3/4 cup light mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Set a steamer basket in a Dutch oven (or large pot with a lid), and add enough salted water to come just below basket; bring to a boil.
  • Place potatoes in basket, cover pot, and reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Steam potatoes, gently tossing occasionally, until tender, 15 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine vinegar, scallion whites, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Add hot potatoes to vinegar mixture; toss to combine. Cool to room temperature, tossing occasionally, about 1 hour.
  • Add mayonnaise and scallion greens to cooled potatoes; mix gently to combine. Serve, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Classic Potato Salad Recipe by Tasty image

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

2 lb gold potato, scrubbed, cut into 1/2 in (1.24 cm)
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more for boiling potatoes
3 hard-boiled eggs, roughly chopped
¾ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sweet relish
yellow mustard
1 ½ cups red onion, finely diced
3 large stalks celery
½ teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
½ teaspoon McCormick® Paprika
⅛ teaspoon McCormick® cayenne
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar

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

Tips:

  • For the best potato salad, use waxy potatoes like red potatoes or fingerling potatoes. These potatoes hold their shape well when cooked, so they won't get mushy in the salad.
  • Boil the potatoes until they are just tender. If you overcook them, they will become too soft and fall apart.
  • While the potatoes are boiling, prepare the dressing. There are many different variations on potato salad dressing, but a classic mayonnaise-based dressing is always a good choice.
  • Once the potatoes are cooked and cooled, toss them with the dressing and any other desired ingredients, such as chopped celery, onion, or hard-boiled eggs.
  • Serve the potato salad immediately or chill it for later. Potato salad is best enjoyed within a few days of making it.

Conclusion:

Potato salad is a classic summer dish that is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or backyard barbecues. It is a versatile dish that can be easily customized to suit your own taste. Whether you like it classic or with a twist, potato salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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