Best 12 Old Fashioned Potato Salad Dressing Recipes

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When it comes to classic picnic or BBQ side dishes, few things beat a creamy, tangy potato salad. And while there are countless recipes out there, there's something special about the old-fashioned kind, made with simple, wholesome ingredients that have been passed down for generations. Whether you prefer your potato salad with a mayonnaise or a vinegar-based dressing, or with added ingredients like celery, onion, or hard-boiled eggs, there's an old-fashioned recipe out there to suit your taste.

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

OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD



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This Old Fashioned Potato Salad recipe is my version of the classic American potluck dish. Tender potatoes with a creamy, perfectly seasoned dressing. This fail-proof recipe is one of my old favorites!

Provided by Valerie Brunmeier

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
¾ cup diced white onion
2 stalks celery (diced)
4 hard-boiled eggs (diced)
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish ((see Notes below for alternate choices))
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
½ teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
paprika for garnish

Steps:

  • Add unpeeled potatoes to a deep pot that has a cover. Add enough water to cover the potatoes and place over HIGH heat. Bring water to a boil, reduce heat to MEDIUM, cover the pot and cook at a low boil for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a sharp knife. Drain and immediately rinse potatoes with cold water until cool enough to handle. Use paper towels to pull the peels off the potatoes and chop into small pieces.
  • Combine chopped potatoes, diced onion, and diced celery in a large mixing bowl. Season with ¼ teaspoon salt and toss to combine.
  • In a small mixing bowl combine mayonnaise, mustard, celery salt, pepper, and pickle relish. Add to potato mixture and gently stir to combine. Fold in chopped hard-boiled eggs. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Sprinkle with paprika, cover and refrigerate for at least an hour or more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 346 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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 :

OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD WITH HOMEMADE DRESSING



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This old-fashioned potato salad with homemade dressing is the perfect addition to summer BBQs, lazy picnics, family gatherings, holidays and more. Loaded with fresh herbs, chopped eggs and crispy pancetta, it makes a creamy, zesty and comforting side dish that everyone will love.

Provided by Andrea Geddes

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 kg potatoes (red, whole baby (or chopped large))
150 gram pancetta (or bacon, chopped)
4 eggs
1 red onion (thinly sliced)
2-3 sprigs parsley (to garnish)
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
3 tsp dijon mustard
2 tsp white wine vinegar
2-3 tbsp dill (fresh, chopped)
2-3 tbsp parsley (fresh, chopped)
2-3 tbsp chives (fresh, chopped)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper (ground, black)
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a large pot of cold water and 1 teaspoon of salt and bring to the boil. Cook for around 10-15 minutes, or until tender but not overcooked. Drain the potatoes and set aside to cool.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, place the eggs into a small pot and cover with boiling water. Cook for 8-10 minutes (for hard boiled). Turn the heat off and allow the eggs to sit for a few minutes before transferring to a bowl of cold water. Allow to cool before peeling and chopping.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pancetta (or bacon) in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 392 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield about 40 (4-ounce) servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 eggs
4 celery stalks
10 pounds russet potatoes
3 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
3 tablespoons dill relish
5 tablespoons real mayonnaise
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, hard-boil the eggs. Drain and cool, then shell and dice the eggs.
  • Dice the celery stalks, and place to the side with eggs.
  • In a large pot, boil whole potatoes until fully cooked. Drain water. Let potatoes cool and then peel. In a large bowl crumble or mash potatoes.
  • Add all remaining ingredients, including the eggs and celery, and mix. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving time.

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

OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SALAD



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THE SECRET to the fine taste of this salad results from adding the warm potatoes to the mayonnaise mixture. My Grandma Nellie may have created the recipe herself or brought it with her from Ireland. I recall friends and family often preferred a second helping of potato salad instead of dessert! -Mary Elizabeth Martucci South Bend, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 medium red potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chopped carrots
2 tablespoons chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in boiling salted water for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine mayonnaise, relish, salt and pepper; add carrots, celery, onion and eggs. , Drain the potatoes; gently stir into mayonnaise mixture. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616 calories, Fat 50g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 232mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Egg     Onion     Potato     Side     Picnic     Super Bowl     Quick & Easy     Mayonnaise     Vinegar     Celery     Summer     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lb equal-size boiling potatoes
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped white onion
3 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise or boiled dressing

Steps:

  • Cover potatoes with salted cold water; by 2 inches in a 3-quart saucepan and simmer uncovered until just tender, 15 to 25 minutes, depending on size of potatoes. Drain in a colander and cool slightly.
  • While potatoes are simmering, whisk together vinegar and salt in a large bowl until salt is dissolved.
  • When potatoes are just cool enough to handle, peel and cut into 1-inch pieces, adding to vinegar mixture as cut, and toss gently with a rubber spatula to combine. Let cool to room temperature, then add remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste and stir gently to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

GLUTEN-FREE OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD



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Tangy dressing makes this potato salad better than what you can get from the deli.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 medium potatoes, peeled (2 pounds)
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tablespoon white or cider vinegar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 medium celery stalks, chopped (1 cup)
4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Add potatoes. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook 30 to 35 minutes or until tender; drain. Cool slightly; cut into cubes.
  • Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in large glass or plastic bowl. Add potatoes, celery and onion; toss. Stir in eggs. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 7, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 600 mg

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

OLD FASHIONED CREAMY POTATO SALAD



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This has a cooked dressing that is combined with mayonnaise to create the most wonderful creamy dressing! I like to add in some cooked cubed deli ham and frozen thawed peas but that is optional. This dressing will seem sweet after it is cooked but will mellow out after chilling time, this salad must be chilled for a minimum of 8 hours or up to 24 hours before serving, all amounts may be adjusted to taste. Prep time includes chilling time.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Potato

Time 8h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 -10 medium red potatoes (cooked until fork tender and cooled slightly then chopped)
6 hard-cooked eggs (peeled and chopped)
5 green onions, chopped
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely diced
2 eggs
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or use 1/2 teaspoon white salt)
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup milk
2 -4 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
2 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (if you are a garlic-lover then use 1 teaspoon)
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise (can use up to 2 cups)

Steps:

  • For the dressing; in a saucepan combine 2 eggs with sugar, cornstarch and seasoned salt or white salt.
  • Add in cider vinegar, milk and mustard (start with 2 teaspoons mustard you may add in more later) whisk until smooth.
  • Set heat to medium and bring to a simmer; cook whisking frequently for about 10 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  • Add in butter and stir until melted.
  • Refrigerate until semi-cooled, then stir/whisk in the mayonnaise until completely combined.
  • Add in garlic powder and black pepper (you may adjust the garlic, mustard and black pepper to taste) if desired.
  • Place the cubed potatoes in a large bowl, then add in chopped eggs, green onions, yellow onion and celery; mix to combine.
  • Pour the dressing over and toss with a large spatula to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours or up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.9, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 235, Sodium 448.1, Carbohydrate 60.7, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 18.9, Protein 11.7

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

OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD FOR A CROWD OF 50



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Make and share this Old Fashioned Potato Salad for a Crowd of 50 recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Healthy

Time 1h5m

Yield 50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

10 lbs waxy potatoes
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
4 cups finely slivered celery
2 cups diced cucumbers
salt
pepper
cayenne pepper
12 hard-boiled eggs
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
cayenne
1 quart milk
4 eggs
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup butter

Steps:

  • FOR THE POTATO SALAD: Cook 10 pounds waxy new crop potatoes in salted boiling water to cover. Peel and dice. Spread in 3 serving pans, 9 by 15 inches. Sprinkle with 1 cup finely chopped onion. Cover evenly with Hot Salad Dressing. With wide spatula turn potatoes carefully in the dressing to coat completely. Let stand in a warm place, covered, for half an hour. At serving time, sprinkle with 1 cup chopped green pepper, 4 cups finely slivered celery, and 2 cups diced cucumber. Carefully toss to mix ingredients. Adjust seasoning, if necessary, with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Separately grate the yolks and whites of 12 hard cooked eggs and sprinkle on the salad in patterns through a paper doily, keeping the colors separate. Makes about 50 servings, 2/3 cup each.
  • FOR THE HOT SALAD DRESSING:.
  • Put a 2 quart pan into a roasting pan with hot water in it. In the pan, mix together 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 Tablespoon each dry mustard and salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and a generous dash of cayenne. Gradually add 1 quart hot milk, stirring until smooth. Cook, stirring, until the sauce bubbles and thickens. Cook 10 minutes, stirring often. Beat 4 eggs lightly, warm them with a little hot sauce, and stir them into the pan. Cook for a minute or two. Remove the pan from the hot water and add 1 cup full strength distilled vinegar (not the mild seasoned type). Swirl in 1/4 cup butter. If the sauce seems too thick, add a few tablespoons of water to thin it as desired. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper to taste. Makes 1 1/2 quarts.
  • The Complete Potato Cookbook.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.1, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 73, Sodium 188.4, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 4.8

Tips:

  • Use the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, hold their shape better than starchy potatoes, such as Russet potatoes, and are less likely to fall apart when cooked.
  • Cook the potatoes until they are just tender: Overcooked potatoes will be mushy and not hold their shape well in the salad.
  • Let the potatoes cool completely before dressing them: This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a light hand with the mayonnaise: Too much mayonnaise will make the salad heavy and greasy.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins: There are many different ways to customize potato salad. Some popular mix-ins include celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, and cheese.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned potato salad is a classic summer dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect potato salad every time. So next time you are looking for a delicious and refreshing side dish, give this old-fashioned potato salad recipe a try.

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