Best 7 Moms Italian Potato Salad Recipes

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"Mom's Italian Potato Salad" is a classic comfort food dish that is enjoyed by families all over the world. This simple yet flavorful salad is typically made with boiled potatoes, vegetables, and a tangy dressing. The creamy texture of the potatoes, combined with the bright acidity of the dressing, creates a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a side dish for your next potluck or a hearty lunch to enjoy on a warm summer day, "Mom's Italian Potato Salad" is sure to be a hit.

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

EASY ITALIAN POTATO SALAD



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You'll want to take this simple-to-assemble potato salad to all your picnics and outings. It's always on the menu when my tomato plants yield a bumper crop. Feel free to improvise by adding other fresh vegetables.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 to 6 medium red potatoes, cooked and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped red onion
3 to 4 plum tomatoes, quartered
1/3 cup olive oil
3 to 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 jar (5-3/4 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives, drained and halved
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve salad in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 528mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ITALIAN POTATO SALAD



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My Nonnie used to make this potato salad for me whenever I was home for the holidays. It's a great alternative to mayo-based potato salads. Red wine vinegar works well, too.

Provided by Maria

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     No Mayo

Time 13h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup white wine vinegar
⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley

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 and chop.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the garlic, olive oil, vinegar and parsley. Add potatoes and toss to evenly coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 17 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

MOM'S ITALIAN POTATO SALAD



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This is one of my favorite recipes handed down from my mom. The best thing is there are lots of vegetables and flavors, and it's usually a welcome change from standard American versions. The olives are the best part! To save time, I usually chop all the vegetables and make the dressing while the potatoes are boiling.

Provided by marisella

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     No Mayo

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 large Yukon Gold potatoes
1 large cucumber, chopped
5 stalks celery, chopped
1 large red onion, chopped
¾ cup green olives with pimento, chopped
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup red wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • Combine the potatoes, cucumber, celery, onion, and olives in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the potatoes and vegetables; mix well. Season with salt and pepper, then chill. Stir the potato salad again before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 458 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

MOM'S POTATO SALAD



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So Easy and SO good! My Mom has made this for years, I love the dressing, this is the only recipe I use for potato salad.

Provided by Donna

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 boiled potatoes, cut in chunks
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/2-1 onion, chopped
6 green onions, sliced thin
3 stalks celery, chopped
1/3 cup Miracle Whip
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
salt and pepper
paprika (optional)
parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Toss together.
  • chill.
  • EAT!

CREAMY ITALIAN POTATO SALAD



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I'm always on the lookout for potato salad recipes that are a little different, and this one certainly is! I found the basic recipe in a vegetarian cookbook and made a few changes in it to suit our individual tastes. -Jody Steinke, Nekoosa, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pounds red potatoes, cubed
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup (9 ounces) ricotta cheese
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 medium red onion, sliced in thin rings
1/2 cup olive oil
6 tablespoons cider vinegar
Salt to taste
Coarsely ground pepper
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until just tender. While potatoes cool, combine remaining ingredients except parsley and oregano. Drain potatoes. While potatoes are still hot, stir in cheese mixture. Cover; chill. Just before serving, stir in parsley and oregano.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

MOM'S EASY POTATO SALAD RECIPE



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Everyone loves a good potato salad on a hot summer day! If you haven't made it for awhile, this is a new recipe you NEED to try!

Provided by Kristen Hills

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 potatoes (cooked)
8 eggs (hard boiled)
¾ cup dill or sweet pickles (diced)
2 celery stalks (diced)
1 cup mayonnaise ((you could also use Miracle Whip))
3 Tablespoons yellow mustard
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon white vinegar
salt and pepper (to taste)
Salad Supreme Seasoning (optional to sprinkle on top)

Steps:

  • Bring two pots of water to a boil. In one pot boil your potatoes for about 30-40 minutes, or until fork can easily pierce through the potato, but not too soft that they just fall apart. Drain water off of potatoes and let them cool (I usually put the potatoes in the fridge to cool).
  • Once your potatoes are cool, peel and dice. Place diced potatoes, diced celery, and pickles in a large bowl. Dice the eggs and add it to the bowl (sometimes I will set aside 1 egg and slice it to put on top of the potato salad for presentation - totally not necessary, it's just what my mom always did).
  • In a separate small bowl, mix your mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, vinegar all together. Pour your sauce over the potato mixture in the big bowl and gently fold together. Add salt and pepper to taste. If it is dry, you can add more mayo to get it the texture you like. Top with Salad Supreme seasoning. As mentioned before, you can also save 1 hard boiled egg to slice and add it to the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 168 mg, Sodium 466 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MARGIE'S POTATO SALAD (WITH ITALIAN DRESSING)



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This is my mom's potato salad recipe, which I just love. I haven't seen one here exactly like it. It uses italian dressing to give it flavor, and doesn't have pickles or mustard. The key to an excellent final product is letting the Italian dressing sit for a couple of hours and soak up the flavors before adding the mayo. My favorite dressing to use is the kind you make yourself from a package, adding oil, water and vinegar - just be sure you've made it up ahead of time so it is full of flavor by the time you need it. Cooking time is marinating time.

Provided by jswinks

Categories     Potato

Time 3h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 -8 medium potatoes
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 eggs (hard cooked, chopped)

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes unpeeled. (they don't fall apart this way!).
  • Drain and cool.
  • Peel and cut into cubes.
  • Stir in onion, italian salad dressing, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover and refrigerate ate least 2 hours.
  • Toss with mayonnaise.
  • Add celery and eggs, mixing gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.7, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 37.8, Sodium 365.9, Carbohydrate 22, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.1, Protein 3.4

Tips:

  • Boil the potatoes just until tender: Overcooking will make them mushy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and color to the salad.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: They should be tender but still have a little crunch.
  • Use a good quality mayonnaise: This will make a big difference in the flavor of the salad.
  • Add some fresh herbs: This will brighten up the flavor of the salad.
  • Season the salad to taste: This means adding salt, pepper, and any other spices you like.
  • Let the salad chill before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

This classic Italian potato salad is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish. It is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer cookouts. The combination of tender potatoes, flavorful vegetables, and creamy mayonnaise dressing is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a simple and satisfying side dish, give this Italian potato salad a try.

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