Best 9 Moms Potato Salad Recipes

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Are you craving a comforting and nostalgic dish that transports you back to childhood gatherings? Look no further than "Mom's Potato Salad," a classic recipe passed down through generations, capturing the essence of a perfect picnic, barbecue, or any potluck event. This dish embodies the true spirit of homemade cooking, bringing together simple ingredients into a symphony of flavors and textures. Imagine the perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and savory notes, all wrapped in a blanket of tender potatoes. With just a few easy steps, you can create this iconic dish that will surely become a staple in your recipe repertoire. So grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey to rediscover the magic of Mom's Potato Salad.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MOM'S MUSTARD STYLE POTATO SALAD



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This is a traditional potato salad that is made from scratch.

Provided by DAC92

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     No Mayo

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 large potatoes - peeled and cubed
3 eggs
1 onion, finely chopped
3 stalks celery, diced
3 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
1 (4 ounce) jar pimentos
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
3 tablespoons creamy salad dressing
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, place in a large mixing bowl and beat until smooth.
  • 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 mixing bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, onion, celery, relish and pimentos.
  • Blend together the mustard and salad dressing, add to salad and mix well. Sprinkle with paprika and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.1 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 71.5 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 116.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

MY MOM'S GOOD OLD POTATO SALAD



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I have enjoyed this recipe for years, and now so do my children. The secret to this recipe is the sweet pickles. You can also trade the mayo for salad dressing.

Provided by Andrea Parker

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 pounds potatoes, peeled and chopped
10 eggs
1 large onion, chopped
1 (24 ounce) jar sweet pickles, drained and chopped
2 cups mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a large pan of water and boil over medium-low heat until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain the potatoes, and place in the refrigerator to cool.
  • Place the eggs in a saucepan of cold water over medium heat, and bring to a full boil. Turn off the heat, cover the pan, and allow the eggs to sit in the hot water for about 15 minutes. Cool the eggs thoroughly under cold running water and shell them. Chop the cooled eggs and place them in a large salad bowl.
  • Stir the onion, sweet pickles, and mayonnaise into the eggs, and let the mixture chill in the refrigerator at least l/2 hour to blend the flavors. Mix in the chilled chopped potatoes, and refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 787.7 calories, Carbohydrate 71.5 g, Cholesterol 253.4 mg, Fat 50.5 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 806.4 mg, Sugar 19.6 g

MOM'S CLASSIC POTATO SALAD RECIPE



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Mom's classic potato salad is perfect for summer BBQ's! It's creamy, tangy and absolutely delicious!

Provided by Life Made Simple Team

Categories     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium size Yukons or 3 large Russet potatoes (about 3 lbs. total) ( cut into large chunks)
3 Tbsp red or white vinegar
2 stalks celery (diced)
1/4 yellow onion (finely diced)
4-5 hard boiled eggs (peeled and chopped)
1/4 cup sweet pickles (finely diced (optional))
1 -1 1/2 cup mayonnaise ((depending on how cream you like it))
1 tsp bon appetit seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp paprika

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the potatoes in the pot and cover. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain and rinse under cold water until the potatoes are cool. Cut the potatoes into ½" chunks, peeling the skin off as you go (although if you like, you can keep the skin on).
  • Place the potatoes in a large bowl. Pour in the vinegar, then add in the celery, onion, boiled egg, pickles (if desired), mayo, and seasonings. Using a spatula, stir the mixture until evenly coated. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill, for about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Sodium 449 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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!

MOM'S SUPER STUPENDOUS POTATO SALAD



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In college, my best friend and I debated whose mom made the best potato salad. Turns out they were almost identical! Even though I've since tweaked our recipe, it still takes me home again. -Ellie Martin Cliffe, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 garlic clove, peeled
3 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons cider vinegar, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
6 hard-boiled large eggs, divided use
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika, plus extra for garnish, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Skewer garlic with a toothpick (to make it easy to find after cooking). Place potatoes, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt and skewered garlic in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain potatoes, reserving garlic; remove skewer and crush garlic., Meanwhile, chop 5 eggs. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, paprika, pepper, garlic and remaining vinegar and salt. Stir in potatoes, chopped eggs, onion and celery. Refrigerate 4 hours or until cold., Just before serving, slice remaining egg. Top salad with egg; sprinkle with parsley and, if desired, additional paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

MAMA'S POTATO SALAD



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This old-fashioned potato salad recipe doesn't have many ingredients, so it isn't as colorful as many that you find nowadays. But Mama made it the way her mother did, and that's the way I still make it today. Try it and see if it isn't one of the best-tasting potato salads you have ever eaten! -Sandra Anderson, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 to 3-1/2 pounds potatoes (about 10 medium)
6 hard-boiled large eggs
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup evaporated milk
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Additional hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
Paprika

Steps:

  • In a large kettle, cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender. Drain and cool. Peel potatoes; cut into chunks. Separate egg yolks from whites. Set yolks aside. Chop whites and add to potatoes with onion., In a small bowl, mash yolks. Stir in mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over potatoes; toss well. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Spoon into a serving bowl. Garnish with egg slices and paprika. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

MOM'S BABY POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup prepared slaw dressing
3/8 cup sweet relish
1 tablespoon dark mustard
1/4 cup pickle juice, from the relish
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 small stalk celery, diced
1/3 cup chopped white onion
1/2 hard boiled egg, chopped
8 cups cooked, peeled potatoes

Steps:

  • Combine first 9 ingredients in large bowl. Add potatoes. Chill.

MY MOM'S POTATO SALAD



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This how my mom makes potato salad and whenever we go somewhere and have to take a dish I am asked to bring this. Thought I would pass it on.

Provided by Cathi Allen

Categories     Potato

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cup, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 white potatoes or 6 red potatoes
1 red pepper
1 green pepper
1 Spanish onion (red onion)
4 eggs, boiled
2 cucumbers, remove the seeds (use the meat only)
2 1/2 cups Hellmanns Mayonnaise
1/3 cup Dijonnaise mustard (mom always used plain yellow ( i modified the recipe with the Dijonnaise) or 1/3 cup yellow mustard (mom always used plain yellow ( i modified the recipe with the Dijonnaise)
1 tablespoon horseradish
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes and cut into cubes, cool.
  • Cut the vegetables and eggs up to whatever size you prefer.
  • Combine veggies with potatoes and toss.
  • Add mayo, mustard, horseradish, salt and pepper to taste. Stir.
  • Better after it has time to "sit".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.3, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 62.4, Sodium 405.2, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 4.4, Protein 3.3

MOMMA PAT'S POTATO SALAD



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My momma is known for her salads and she makes them only on special occasions. When the holidays come around, we know our favorite potato salad will be made! The longer this potato salad sits, the better it gets. Make this one the day before so all the flavors marinate in the fridge overnight!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 pounds Russet potatoes (about 3 large potatoes), peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
Kosher salt
6 large eggs
1 green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
1/2 yellow onion, roughly chopped
2 ribs celery, roughly chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon sweet relish or sweet salad cubes
2 teaspoons granulated sugar, plus more as needed
1 tablespoon Miss Brown's House Seasoning, plus more as needed, recipe follows
2 teaspoons roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley
Pinch sweet paprika, for garnish
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes to a large pot, add enough cold water to fully cover and season the water liberally with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes, rinse with cool water and place in a large bowl to cool for at least 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put the eggs in a medium saucepan and add enough cold water to fully cover. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 12 minutes. Transfer the eggs to an ice bath until cool enough to handle, about 3 minutes. Peel the eggs, roughly chop, transfer to a small bowl and set aside. Add the eggs to the potatoes.
  • Add the pepper, onion and celery to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer the mixture to the bowl with the potatoes. Add the eggs and set aside.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, sweet relish and sugar in a small bowl. Add the Miss Brown's House Seasoning and whisk to combine. Add the seasoned mayonnaise to the potatoes and gently toss with a wooden spoon until coated. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired. Transfer to a large serving bowl if desired. Sprinkle with the parsley and paprika. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge overnight.
  • Stir everything together in a small bowl. Keep in an airtight container. Makes 5 teaspoons.

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes like Red Bliss, New, or Fingerling hold their shape better than starchy potatoes, making them ideal for potato salad.
  • Cook potatoes properly: Cook potatoes in salted water until tender but still slightly firm, then drain and cool completely before slicing or dicing. Cool potatoes to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
  • Use a variety of ingredients: Add your favorite vegetables, herbs, and spices to the salad for flavor and texture. Some popular additions include celery, onions, radishes, carrots, pickles, hard-boiled eggs, and bacon.
  • Use a good-quality mayonnaise: Mayonnaise is the key to a creamy, flavorful potato salad. Use a mayonnaise you like the taste of, and be sure to use it in moderation to avoid a greasy salad.
  • Adjust the seasoning: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning to your liking. Add more salt and pepper, or a splash of vinegar or lemon juice, if desired.

Conclusion:

No matter what your personal preferences are, there's a potato salad recipe out there that you'll love. With a few simple tips and a little creativity, you can make a delicious potato salad that will be the star of any potluck or picnic.

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