Best 9 Garden Potato Salad Recipes

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Garden potato salad is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of fresh vegetables and herbs with creamy mayonnaise dressing. It's often served as a side dish at picnics, potlucks, and summer barbecues. Making a delicious garden potato salad requires a few key ingredients and a simple preparation process. In this article, we'll guide you through selecting the right potatoes, preparing the vegetables, and creating the perfect mayonnaise dressing.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GARDEN SPINACH-POTATO SALAD



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Not only is this summer side dish something to look at, it's a treat for the taste buds, too. The medley of textures and garden-fresh ingredients perfectly complement one another for a delightfully different potato salad. -Marilyn Haynes, Sylacauga, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large cucumbers, chopped
1 small red onion, sliced
1/2 cup white wine vinegar, divided
2 pounds small red potatoes, halved
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup snipped fresh dill
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cucumbers, onion and 1/4 cup vinegar. Let stand for 20 minutes., Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle with remaining vinegar; sprinkle with garlic, salt, celery seed and pepper. Cool. , Add the spinach, bacon, dill, oil and cucumber mixture; toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GARDEN FRESH POTATO SALAD



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A parent from a school I previously taught at gave me this recipe, and I think of that parent and child every time I make this potato salad. The salad looks beautiful, and the fresh basil vinaigrette keeps it light. -Dee Dee Calow, Warren, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 20 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in half
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
1 cup grape tomatoes

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender, adding beans during the last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl., In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, basil, parsley, salt and pepper. Pour over potato mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Stir before serving; top with eggs and tomatoes. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GARDEN POTATO SALAD



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This potato salad combines earthy, waxy fingerling potatoes with crunchy spring vegetables and mayonnaise flavored with fresh herbs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds fingerling potatoes
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed
1 cup fresh shelled peas
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, (1 lemon)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
8 ounces sugar snap peas, strings removed and cut in half
1 fennel bulb, finely diced (10 ounces, 2 cups diced)

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover by several inches. Bring to a boil over high heat, add 1 tablespoon salt, and lower to a gentle boil. Cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes. Drain into a colander. Using gloves or paper towels to protect your hands, slice hot potatoes into 3/4-inch-thick rounds. Drizzle with vinegar, and set aside.
  • Fill a large bowl with ice and water. Fill a large straight-sided saute pan with water, and place over high heat. Bring to a boil; add 1 teaspoon salt and the asparagus. Cook until just barely tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to ice bath until cool. Dry, and cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces. Place peas in boiling water, and cook until bright green, about 1 minute. Drain into a colander; transfer to ice bath to stop cooking. Dry on towels.
  • Place mint, basil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, remaining teaspoon salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl, add reserved potato mixture, asparagus, peas, sugar snap peas, and fennel, and toss to combine. Garnish with basil and mint leaves, and serve.

SPRING GARDEN POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 cloves garlic, peeled
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
8 cups water
2/3 cup dry white vermouth
3 cloves garlic, smashed
2 tablespoons kosher salt plus additional for seasoning
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
4 black peppercorns
2 pounds small red-skinned waxy potatoes, sliced into 1/8-inch-thick rounds
5 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/8-inch-thick rounds
1 bunch radishes, sliced into 1/8-inch-thick rounds (about 8)
1/2 English cucumber or 1 large Kirby cucumber, sliced into 1/8-inch-thick rounds
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
3 scallions (white and green parts), thinly sliced
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup lightly packed chopped mixed fresh herbs, such as flat-leaf parsley, dill, or tarragon
6 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • For the dressing: Smash the garlic cloves, sprinkle with the salt, and, with the flat side of a large knife, mash and smear the mixture to a coarse paste. Put in a bowl and whisk with the mayonnaise, vinegar, and black pepper to taste.
  • For the salad: Put the water, vermouth, garlic, salt, thyme, bay leaf, peppercorns, and potatoes in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the carrots, lower the heat, and cook until the vegetables are tender but not mushy, about 5 minutes. Stir in the radishes, then immediately drain all the vegetables in a colander in the sink. Remove and discard the garlic, thyme, bay leaf, and peppercorns. Cool slightly and toss the vegetables with the dressing. Cover and refrigerate about 30 minutes. (The salad can be prepared up to this point a day ahead.)
  • About 10 minutes before serving, toss the cucumber, tomatoes, and scallions in a small bowl with salt and black pepper to taste. When ready to serve, fold the cucumber mixture and herbs into the potato salad. Serve with lemon wedges.

WARM OR COLD POTATO GARDEN SALAD



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Really really tasty when warm and also yummy cold! You can half the recipe easily or double it! Haricot vert is French for green beans. Haricot meaning beans and vert meaning green. French green beans are longer and thinner than most American varieties. They are also more tender and have a more complex flavor. For the most part, they are interchangeable with American green beans which are also called string beans or snap beans. If you are unable to find haricot verts, substitute with the thinnest young green beans you can find. Made for the CrazeE contest 2009

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 lbs new potatoes
1 lb fresh French haricots vert, trimmed, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 small zucchini, trimmed, cut in 1/2-inch pieces (optional)
2 scallions, sliced thin (or about 4 tbls. chopped chives)
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced (or chopped)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/3-2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/8-1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 -4 tablespoons whole grain mustard (Dijon is good)
3 -6 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or 2 tbls. red wine vinegar and 1 tbls. balsamic vinegar)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or more to taste)
1 -2 tablespoon fresh tarragon, finely chopped (or 1/2 tsp. dried, chopped fine)
chives (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a pot. Cover with water, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoons salt, and bring to a boil. Cook about 15-20 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Drain, rinse under cold water.
  • Meanwhile, bring another pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the haricots verts and zucchini for about 2-3 minutes, until beans turn bright green. Strain them and rinse and drain in colander with cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • In bowl, mix mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard, vinegar(s), black pepper, and tarragon until smooth. Use the larger amount for lots of creamy dressing.
  • Peel potatoes, cut into bite size chunks(1/2"-1"),.
  • Place potatoes, zucchini and beans, scallions, eggs, and parsley into a serving bowl and toss gently with mayonnaise dressing. Garnish with chopped chives and serve warm or cold.
  • Note:.
  • If serving cold the next day, make a little more dressing and add some in when ready to serve. The potatoes absorb alot of the liquid and the salad may be a little dry.

SUPER DELUXE GARDEN POTATO SALAD



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This is truly my own creation. I despised traditional potato salads lacking in color and flavor. My aunt inspired me with hers and then I took it to another level! If you love plenty of vegetables, dijon mustard, bacon and hard-boiled eggs then please give this one a try!

Provided by Harley Seashell Pri

Categories     Low Protein

Time 35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 red potatoes, scrubbed clean
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
fresh coarse ground black pepper, to taste
salt, to taste
2 radishes, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 carrots, grated
1 small onion, chopped
3 slices bacon, fried crisp
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

Steps:

  • Chunk the potatoes, leaving the skins on.
  • Boil in salted water until fork-tender about 15 minutes.
  • Drain well.
  • In a large bowl combine the potatoes with the rest of the ingredients, more or less to your liking.
  • There are no strict rules here.
  • Just really good potato salad.
  • Oh, and BTW, this stuff tastes even better the next day!
  • I wonder why--.

GARDEN DILL POTATO SALAD



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This is a recipe, my mom and I came up with when we had an abundance of cucumbers in our garden. Once we added them, we just started to add the rest of our garden. It's truly a Garden Potato Salad. Don't forget to add and subtract to your families taste. Don't have regular tomatoes? Well if you have a bumper crop of cherry...

Provided by Lori Frazee

Categories     Potato Salads

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 lb red potatoes
2 hard boiled eggs
1 celery stalk chopped
2 scallions, cleaned, chopped
1 small dill pickle
2 hefty broccoli florets, chopped
1 hefty cauliflower floret, chopped
1/2 cucumber, chopped
1/2 c plain greek yogurt
1/2 c mayo
1/2 c sour cream
2 large baby carrots, sliced
1 small tomato, chopped
1 tsp garlic salt
1 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp prepared horseradish
1 tsp cajun seasoning
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
fresh cracked pepper to taste
2 Tbsp heaping, feta cheese
1 small red pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. PLACE IN BIG BOWL AS YOU GO!!!
  • 2. Red Potatoes, Cooked till tender, cooled, cut up into similar sized pieces
  • 3. Eggs, cooked, cooled and chopped up
  • 4. Add all the other ingredients, except the Tomatoes and the Cucumber. Add them last, after dressing has been stirred in.
  • 5. Enjoy!!!

GARDEN VEGETABLE POTATO SALAD



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Adding crispy veggies was all it took to transform an old standby into a sensational new potato salad for Lucy Meyring. "This dish tastes like it's fresh from the garden," she jots from Walden, Colorado, "and, at our house, it often is! The dressing I developed gives the salad a nice zip, too."-Lucy Meyring, Walden, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, sliced 1/8 inch thick
1 medium zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick
6 medium potatoes (about 2 pounds), cooked and peeled
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh dill
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large kettle, parboil beans and carrots for 5 minutes. Add zucchini and cook for 2 minutes; drain and rinse in cold water. Cool; transfer to a large bowl. Cut potatoes into 1/2-in. cubes; add to vegetables. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

HERB-GARDEN POTATO SALAD



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Switch up the herbs combination if you desire-I sometimes swap out fresh tarragon for the dill. -Debra Keil, Owasso, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds red potatoes, cubed (about 5 cups)
1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup minced fresh or dried chives
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dill weed
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon capers, drained

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool completely., In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic, pepper and salt until blended. Stir in herbs and capers. Add potatoes; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 568mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Fresh Herbs: Use fresh herbs such as dill, chives, or parsley to add a burst of flavor to your potato salad.
  • Acid Balance: To balance the richness of the mayonnaise, add some acidity with lemon juice or vinegar. A touch of Dijon mustard can also help brighten the flavors.
  • Variety of Potatoes: Don't be afraid to use different types of potatoes for a more complex texture. Fingerling potatoes, baby potatoes, or new potatoes all work well.
  • Boil Potatoes Properly: Boiling the potatoes until they are just tender is essential. Overcooked potatoes will become mushy and fall apart.
  • Cool Potatoes Completely: Before adding the dressing, make sure the potatoes are completely cool. This will prevent the mayonnaise from becoming oily.
  • Make Ahead: Potato salad is a great make-ahead dish. It can be prepared up to a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Conclusion:

Garden potato salad is a classic summer dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its fresh ingredients and creamy dressing, it's a perfect side dish for any barbecue or picnic. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or a more modern twist, there is a garden potato salad recipe out there for everyone. So grab some fresh vegetables from your garden or local farmers market and get cooking!

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