Best 16 Grandmas Potato Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the delightful world of potato salad! This classic dish has been a staple of family gatherings, picnics, and potlucks for generations, and for good reason. With its creamy, tangy dressing, tender potatoes, and a variety of add-ins, potato salad is a crowd-pleaser that brings back fond memories of grandma's kitchen. In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey to find the best grandma's potato salad recipe, one that will transport you back to those cherished family moments. So grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on this delicious adventure!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

GRANDMA'S POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 side servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds red potatoes
Salt
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 chives, chopped
1 white onion, finely chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
6 hardboiled eggs, chopped

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes and 2 heaping tablespoons of salt in a large pot of water. Bring the water to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender when forked, 10 to 15 minutes. Chop the potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • In a large bowl, add the potatoes, mayonnaise, parsley, mustard, celery, chives, onions and salt and pepper. Toss to coat the potatoes with the dressing and then add the eggs. Gently stir the potato salad, taking care not to mash the eggs. Serve immediately.

GRANDMA'S CLASSIC POTATO SALAD



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When I asked my grandmother how old this classic potato salad recipe is, she told me that her mom used to make it when she was a little girl. It has definitely stood the test of time. -Kimberly Wallace, Dennison, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup water
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup white vinegar
4 hard-boiled large eggs
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
Sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain and cool to room temperature., Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, combine flour, sugar, salt, mustard and pepper. Gradually stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer., Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and cool completely. Gently stir in vinegar., Chop and set aside 1 hard-boiled egg; chop the remaining hard-boiled eggs. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, celery, onion and eggs; add dressing and stir until blended. Refrigerate until chilled. Garnish with reserved chopped egg and, if desired, sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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 JEAN'S POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 3h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 large red potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 ribs celery, chopped
1/2 large onion, chopped
3 hard-boiled eggs, 2 chopped and 1 sliced
2 heaping tablespoons sweet pickle relish, drained
1/2 cup salad dressing, (recommended: Miracle Whip)
3 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
Paprika, for garnish
Salt

Steps:

  • Boil cubed potatoes until they are tender. Drain and cool. In a large bowl add celery, onion, 2 eggs and pickled relish. Add the salad dressing, yellow mustard and sugar. Stir well. Place the sliced egg on top of potatoes and sprinkle with paprika and salt. Let the potato salad chill in the refrigerator for 2 1/2 hours or overnight.

GRANDMA'S REINVENTED POTATO SALAD



Grandma's Reinvented Potato Salad image

Shredded Cheddar cheese, Miracle Whip® dressing, and crumbled bacon add delicious flavor to a classic potato salad.

Provided by Miracle Whip

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds red potatoes, cut into bite-size chunks
½ cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
3 green onions, sliced
1 ⅓ cups MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon celery seed
¼ teaspoon black pepper
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, chopped, divided

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in pan of boiling water 15 minutes or just until tender; drain. Cool.
  • Place potatoes in large bowl. Add cheese and onions; mix lightly.
  • Mix dressing, sugar, celery seed and pepper in medium bowl. Stir in half the bacon. Add to potato mixture; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Top with remaining bacon before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 446 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

GRANDMA'S CREAMY POTATO SALAD



Grandma's Creamy Potato Salad image

My grandma makes the best potato salad, but she doesn't use a recipe! So I watched while she put together "a little of this and a little of that" and jotted a recipe that comes close. The creamy dressing also works well for making deviled eggs.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 medium red potatoes, cubed
4 to 5 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
2/3 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon celery seed
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil; cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and cool. , Transfer to a large bowl; add eggs. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over potato mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 39g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CONTEST-WINNING OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SALAD



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We live at the edge of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, where there are lots of small farms. Country markets are plentiful here, so potatoes are a staple.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups cubed peeled potatoes
3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender; drain. Place in a large bowl; add eggs, celery and onions. , In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over potato mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts :

GRANDMA VERA'S GERMAN POTATO SALAD RECIPE



Grandma Vera's German Potato Salad Recipe image

This recipe is on an old faded piece of paper from my mother-in-law who passed away a few years ago... This recipe is so darn good and easy that I am tired of looking it up so putting here for safe keeping...None of the others on recipezaar are quite the same.

Provided by CIndytc

Categories     Potato

Time 2h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 lb bacon
1 cup onion, diced
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup cider vinegar
4 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon celery seed
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes and drain, set aside to cool.
  • Fry bacon, reserve 4 Tbsp of the drippings.
  • Fry diced onion in drippings until soft.
  • Stir into the dripping the flour and stir well until brown.
  • Add to browned mixture your water, vinegar and sugar.
  • Stir fast so it does not lump up on you. It should get bubbly and thicken up.
  • Pour hot mixture over potatoes. Add crumbled cooled bacon. stir in celery seed and salt and pepper.
  • You can add sliced up green onions on top if you would like.
  • The sauce is easily doubled if you like it saucier.
  • * I use splenda instead of sugar and it works great.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.2, Fat 26, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 490.4, Carbohydrate 59.8, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 16.2, Protein 12

GRANDMA'S REINVENTED POTATO SALAD



Grandma's Reinvented Potato Salad image

Try Grandma's Reinvented Potato Salad at your next potluck! This potato salad with MIRACLE WHIP includes shredded cheddar cheese, too!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lb. red potatoes (about 6), cut into bite-size chunks
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
3 green onions, sliced
1-1/3 cups MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. celery seed
1/4 tsp. black pepper
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, chopped and divided

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in pan of boiling water 15 min. or just until tender; drain. Cool.
  • Place potatoes in large bowl. Add cheese and onions; mix lightly.
  • Mix dressing, sugar, celery seed and pepper in medium bowl. Stir in half the bacon. Add to potato mixture; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Top with remaining bacon before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 7 g

MY GRANDMA'S ANISE POTATO SALAD



My Grandma's Anise Potato Salad image

This is the basic recipe my gram used to use to make her potato salad. It sounds odd, but the anise is really good in this dish.

Provided by Domenica Ann

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 medium baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup chopped celery
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise, or to taste
½ teaspoon anise seed
salt and pepper to taste
4 hard-cooked eggs sliced, for garnish
1 dash ground paprika

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and run under cold water to cool. Drain well.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the potatoes, celery, onion, mayonnaise, and anise seed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until cold. Garnish with sliced hard-cooked eggs, and dust with paprika, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.3 g, Cholesterol 134.2 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 457.4 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

GRANDMA'S FAMOUS POTATO SALAD



Grandma's Famous Potato Salad image

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

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/3 cup sweet corn relish or 1/3 cup chow chow
1 teaspoon salt substitute
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
6 cups potatoes

Steps:

  • Cut potatoes into cubes about 1inch squares.
  • Boil potatoes until soft, but not mushy!
  • Let cool, while mixing all ingredients except the mayonnaise.
  • Blend in mayo last.
  • Pour mixture over potatoes and lightly toss.
  • Refrigerate before serving.

GRANDMA FLO'S GERMAN POTATO SALAD



Grandma Flo's German Potato Salad image

A wonderful German dish, that has been passed down from my grandmother to my mother and now to me. The trick to this recipe is not to stir the bacon & cream mixture, let it reduce in size and foam. This will cut the grease from the bacon into the cream and it will not separate later on.

Provided by Tom Lambie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 3h10m

Yield 1 large bowl, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 lbs red potatoes
1 large onion, diced
1 cup vinegar
1 1/2 cups sugar
salt and pepper
3 lbs diced bacon, raw
1 pint half-and-half

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes until tender but not mushy.
  • Peel and dice into a large bowl.
  • Add the onion, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Mix together and set aside for one hour.
  • Brown the bacon until crisp, pour off half the grease.
  • Add the half & half, DO NOT STIR THIS, LET IF BOIL UNTIL ALL FOAMY.
  • When the bacon and half & half is all foamy pour over potato mixture and stir.
  • Serve this at room temperature or just a slight bit warm.
  • DO NOT HEAT TO THE BOILING POINT, YOU WILL BOIL THE VINEGAR OUT OF THE RECIPE.

GRANDMA'S POTATO SALAD



Grandma's Potato Salad image

This is my maternal grandmother's recipe for potato salad. She grew up in Arkansas during the Depression. I love this recipe, it reminds me of good family times together. And, well, BACON!

Provided by sarikat

Categories     Potato

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 lbs potatoes
2 onions (yellow or white, not sweet)
1 (10 ounce) jar dill pickle relish
8 eggs
1 lb bacon
1 1/2 cups Miracle Whip
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Hardboil the eggs. Let cool, peel, cut in half and scoop out the yolks into a bowl. Chop the whites finely and put in a large bowl.
  • Peel and chop the potatoes into bite-size pieces. Boil in well-salted water until tender. Cool, then add the potatoes to the bowl with the egg whites.
  • Peel and chop the onions, finely. Mix with the entire jar of pickle relish and add to potato mixture.
  • Fry the entire pound of bacon until crispy, then crumble or chop. Add to potato mixture.
  • Mix the egg yolks and Miracle Whip until smooth, then blend into potato mixture.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Store in refrigerator until ready to eat. Usually best prepared the day before you intend to serve it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 717.3, Fat 39.7, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 237, Sodium 1343.9, Carbohydrate 72, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 8.3, Protein 19.4

GRANDMA'S POTATO SALAD



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For a classic potato salad, this is hand's down the best I've ever tasted. It is time consuming, but the end result is definately worth it! This is more of a white color potato salad, don't make the mistake of adding mustard to color it...I tried it once and it ruined the taste...tasted like any other potato salad. This makes lots, but it goes fast!

Provided by yooper

Categories     Potato

Time 2h

Yield 16-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/4 cup vinegar
2 eggs
1/4 cup sugar
4 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
3 stalks celery, diced
3/4 cup salad dressing
3/4 cup heavy cream, whipped
6 lbs red potatoes, peeled,cooked and diced
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
salt
diced green pepper (optional)
paprika (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In top of a double boiler over boiling water, heat water, butter and vinegar.
  • In bowl, beat eggs, add sugar and cornstarch.
  • Add to butter mixture, cook and stir constantly until thick, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and cool.
  • Stir in the salad dressing and fold in the whipped cream.
  • In a large bowl, toss the potatoes, onions and green onions, celery, green pepper if using, salt and pepper.
  • Pour dressing over, toss and mix gently.
  • Chill.
  • Garnish with sliced hard cooked eggs and paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.5, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 63.8, Sodium 304.3, Carbohydrate 34.9, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 5

Tips:

  • Use a variety of potatoes: For a more complex flavor and texture, try using a combination of waxy and starchy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold, red potatoes, and russet potatoes.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes: Overcooked potatoes will become mushy and lose their flavor. Cook them just until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Let the potatoes cool completely before dressing them: This will help them to absorb the dressing better and prevent them from becoming watery.
  • Use a creamy dressing: A creamy dressing, such as mayonnaise or sour cream, will help to bind the potato salad together and give it a rich flavor.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins: Feel free to add your favorite mix-ins to the potato salad, such as chopped celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, or cheese.

Conclusion:

Grandma's potato salad is a classic summertime dish that is perfect for picnics, potlucks, and barbecues. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a potato salad that is sure to be a hit with everyone.

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