Best 8 Moms Special Potato Salad Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, there exists a dish that holds a special place in the hearts of many - Mom's Special Potato Salad. This iconic salad, passed down through generations, carries a nostalgic charm that evokes memories of family gatherings, summer picnics, and the warmth of home cooking. As you embark on a journey to recreate this beloved delicacy, be prepared to embark on a culinary adventure filled with flavors, textures, and the joy of creating something truly special. Whether you prefer a classic rendition or a twist on tradition, this article will guide you through the steps of crafting the perfect Mom's Special Potato Salad, ensuring that your taste buds will be tantalized and your heartstrings will be tugged.

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

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 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

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 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.

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.

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

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

Tips:

  • For a flavorful potato salad, use a variety of potatoes, such as Yukon Gold, red, and fingerling.
  • Boil the potatoes until they are tender but still firm, about 12-15 minutes.
  • To prevent the potatoes from absorbing too much dressing, drain them well and let them cool slightly before adding the dressing.
  • Use a light hand when mixing the dressing, as you don't want to over-dress the potato salad.
  • Add the celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs to the potato salad just before serving, so they stay crisp.
  • Season the potato salad to taste with salt and pepper.
  • For a creamy potato salad, use mayonnaise as the base of the dressing.
  • For a tangy potato salad, use vinegar or lemon juice as the base of the dressing.
  • For a flavorful potato salad, add herbs, such as dill, parsley, or chives, to the dressing.
  • For a crunchy potato salad, add chopped nuts or seeds to the dressing.

Conclusion:

Potato salad is a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish, main course, or even as a picnic food. It is a great way to use up leftover potatoes, and it can be easily customized to your own taste. With so many different variations to choose from, you are sure to find a potato salad recipe that you will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dish to make, give potato salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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