Best 6 Grandmas Old Fashioned Potato Salad Recipes

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In the realm of classic comfort food, "Grandma's Old Fashioned Potato Salad" stands as a nostalgic culinary treasure, passed down through generations. This beloved recipe embodies the essence of home-cooked goodness, evoking memories of family gatherings and summer picnics. The perfect balance of tangy, creamy, and savory flavors, combined with the irresistible texture of tender potatoes, makes this dish a timeless favorite. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the steps of creating this iconic potato salad, ensuring that you capture the cherished flavors and bring a taste of tradition to your table.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S CREAMY POTATO SALAD



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This potato salad is just like Grandma's.

Provided by Frank David

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ pounds red potatoes, peeled
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 teaspoon paprika, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let cool enough to handle, 10 to 15 minutes. Cut into cubes.
  • Mix mayonnaise, celery, onion, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add potatoes and mix to combine. Stir in eggs and sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 162.2 mg, Fat 47.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 794.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

GRANDMA'S POTATO SALAD



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Our Fourth of July feast wouldn't be complete without this chilled old-fashioned potato salad. It's my grandma's treasured recipe. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 pounds medium red potatoes
Water
DRESSING:
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup Miracle Whip
SALAD:
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
Paprika

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a stockpot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain. When cool enough to handle, peel and slice potatoes; cool completely., For the dressing, in the top of a double boiler or metal bowl over barely simmering water, heat 1 cup water, butter and vinegar until butter is melted. In a small bowl, beat eggs; add sugar and cornstarch. Add to butter mixture; cook and stir until thickened, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely. , In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Stir Miracle Whip into cooled dressing mixture; fold in whipped cream. Stir in onion, green onions, salt and pepper. Add potatoes; toss lightly to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled., To serve, top with hard-boiled eggs; sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CONTEST-WINNING GRANDMA'S POTATO SALAD



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Many people have told me this is the best potato salad they have ever tasted! This recipe really represents the Midwest to me, because when our summers begin, no outdoor get-together is complete unless it includes potato salad.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 16

10 pounds salad potatoes, cooked, peeled and cubed
12 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
5 radishes, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
6 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 cup milk
Leaf lettuce
Paprika
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, celery, radishes, onion, green pepper, salt and pepper. In another large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugars, vanilla and mustard. Stir in milk. Pour over potato mixture; gently toss to coat. Chill overnight. , Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 35g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD



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This is potato salad the old-fashioned way, with eggs, celery and relish. It's really good to serve with chili.

Provided by jewellkay

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 potatoes
3 eggs
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup sweet pickle relish
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon celery salt
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool, peel and chop.
  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover 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, cool, peel and chop.
  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, celery, onion, relish, garlic salt, celery salt, mustard, pepper and mayonnaise. Mix together well and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 72.4 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 334.7 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

MAMA'S OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD - DEE DEE'S



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This is the way my mother and my grandmother always made their potato salad. A really nice side dish to go with BBQ! Not bad with fried chicken or for the holiday meals either. I'm sure this basic recipe has be around forever. It's tried and true in our household and the only way our family eats potato salad. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories     Potato Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 lb idaho potatoes, peel and cubed
1/2 medium onion, chopped fine
5 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1/4 c sweet pickle cubes or relish
1/2 c dill pickle cubes or relish
1 stalk(s) celery, diced, optional
salt and pepper to taste
1.5-2 c hellman's mayonnaise
1.5-2 Tbsp mustard
paprika, for garnish, optional
1 hard boiled egg, sliced, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Peel potatoes and cut into 1 inch cubes; place in a 5 quart pot, cover with water (I add some salt to water); boil for approximately 7 to 8 minutes (time may vary so check for firmness around 5 to 6 minutes, don't over cook and don't under cook, you don't want mashed potato salad and you don't want under cooked potatoes; drain and rinse in cold water; drain well.
  • 2. While potatoes are draining and cooling off; combine chopped onion and eggs; set aside.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, combine pickles, celery, salt and pepper, mustard and mayonnaise.
  • 4. Once potatoes are cooled; add chopped onion and eggs; fold together gently; add mayonnaise mixture and combine gently with other ingredients; if salad seems like you don't need all the mayonnaise mixture; don't use it all, if salad seems to dry, add additional mayonnaise.
  • 5. Garnish top with sliced boiled eggs and sprinkle with paprika if desired.
  • 6. NOTE: This was an excellent choice for a side to go with https://www.justapinch.com/recipe/diane-smith/sweet-jalapeno-bourbon-ribs-dee-dees/pork and https://www.justapinch.com/recipe/diane-smith/sweet-cheese-biscuits-dee-dees/biscuits.
  • 7. Pretty good with Crock Pot BBQ Chicken and some baked beans on the side...yum!!

OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SALAD



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Make a hearty Old-Fashioned Potato Salad just like Grandma's. Our Old-Fashioned Potato Salad recipe includes eggs, celery, onions and pickle relish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Spices

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb. red potatoes (about 6), peeled, cubed
3 hard-cooked eggs, divided
1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3 Tbsp. CLAUSSEN Sweet Pickle Relish
3 Tbsp. HEINZ Yellow Mustard
1 Tbsp. sugar
dash paprika

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in boiling water in large saucepan 10 to 15 min. or just until tender; drain. Cool.
  • Meanwhile, chop 2 eggs; slice remaining egg. Combine MIRACLE WHIP, celery, onions, chopped eggs, relish, mustard and sugar in large bowl.
  • Add potatoes to MIRACLE WHIP mixture; mix lightly. Top with egg slices. Sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of potatoes. This will give your potato salad a more complex flavor and texture. Good options include Yukon Gold, red potatoes, and fingerling potatoes.
  • Boil the potatoes until they are tender but not mushy. You want them to hold their shape when you mix them with the other ingredients.
  • Let the potatoes cool completely before adding the other ingredients. This will help prevent the potato salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a light hand when mixing the potato salad. You don't want to break up the potatoes.
  • Taste the potato salad before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more mayonnaise, mustard, or vinegar.

Conclusion:

Grandma's Old Fashioned Potato Salad is a classic side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect potato salad that everyone will love. Bonus Tip: For a creamy potato salad, use mashed potatoes instead of boiled potatoes.

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