Best 5 One Person Potato Salad Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Are you looking for a delightful and satisfying meal that's perfect for one? Look no further than the classic one-person potato salad! This simple yet delicious dish is a great way to enjoy the flavors of potato salad without having leftovers. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a creamy, tangy, and flavorful potato salad that's perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or a side dish to your favorite protein.

Let's cook with our recipes!

POTATO SALAD FOR ONE



Potato Salad for One image

When I became a widower, I took to heart the challenge of learning to cook just for myself. I now have a growing collection of wonderful single-serving recipes. This potato salad is delicious and a snap to prepare for even the newest cook.-Ray Klinge, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup Miracle Whip
2 tablespoons chopped celery
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 tablespoon pickle relish, drained
1-1/2 teaspoons diced pimientos, drained
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
Dash salt and pepper
1 medium baking potato, cooked, peeled and cubed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the Miracle Whip, celery, onion, relish, pimientos, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper. Add potato and toss to coat. Chill for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603 calories, Fat 45g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 724mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

WORLD'S BEST POTATO SALAD



World's Best Potato Salad image

This is the creamiest, richest potato salad you will ever try. The secret is in the homemade dressing. I get nothing but raves every time I make this.

Provided by Kaye Lynn

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Creamy Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 medium potatoes
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
6 hard-cooked eggs, diced
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
salt to taste
½ cup vinegar
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
¼ cup butter
1 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain. Cool, peel and dice. Transfer to a large bowl, and toss with the onion, celery, 1 teaspoon of salt, and hard-cooked eggs.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, whisk together 2 eggs, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Stir in the vinegar, milk, and mustard. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in the butter. Refrigerate until cool, then stir in the mayonnaise.
  • Stir the dressing into the bowl of potato salad gently until evenly coated. Chill several hours or overnight before serving for best flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 315 mg, Fat 45.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 790.1 mg, Sugar 21.2 g

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD



Classic potato salad image

Our classic potato salad recipe is the perfect barbecue side dish, great for picnic spreads or paired with roast leftovers. Try our easy, versatile recipe

Provided by Matt Tebbutt

Categories     Afternoon tea, Buffet, Dinner, Side dish

Time 40m

Yield Serves 6 with leftovers

Number Of Ingredients 8

800g small new potato
3 shallots, finely chopped
1 tbsp small capers (optional)
2 tbsp cornichons, finely chopped (optional)
3 tbsp mayonnaise, or to taste
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
small handful parsley leaves, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Boil the potatoes in salted water for 20 mins until just cooked, drain, then cool.
  • Cut the potatoes into chunks, then throw into a bowl with the shallots, capers and cornichons, if using. Add enough mayonnaise to bind, then mix together the olive oil and vinegar and add just enough to give a little sharpness to the salad. Stir in the finely chopped parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.04 milligram of sodium

ONE PERSON POTATO SALAD



One Person Potato Salad image

This jazzed up potato salad is perfect for solo lunches or dinners. Prep time includes cooking time for potato. Cube potato before cooking to speed up cooking process.

Provided by TGirl

Categories     Potato

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons celery, chopped
1 tablespoon onion, chopped
1 tablespoon pickle relish
1 1/2 teaspoons pimientos, diced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 potato, cooked and cubed
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients EXCEPT potato in a bowl, mixing well.
  • Add potato, tossing gently to coat.
  • Chill until ready to eat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.1, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 621.4, Carbohydrate 58.7, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 8.8, Protein 5.3

POTATO SALAD FOR ONE



Potato Salad for One image

Make and share this Potato Salad for One recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Geniale Genie

Categories     Potato

Time 5m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium potato, cooked and sliced thinly
1 hard-boiled egg, grated
1 green onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
3 olives, finely chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon parmesan cheese (optional)
salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Toss everything together. Serve cold.
  • Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 216, Sodium 92.6, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 4.1, Protein 12.4

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Golds or Red Bliss, hold their shape well when boiled, making them ideal for potato salad. Avoid starchy potatoes, such as Russets, as they tend to fall apart when cooked.
  • Boil the potatoes until they are just tender: Overcooked potatoes will become mushy when mixed with the other ingredients. To check for doneness, insert a fork into the center of a potato. If it goes in easily, the potato is done.
  • Cool the potatoes completely before mixing them with the other ingredients: This will help to prevent the potato salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a light hand when mixing the ingredients: Overmixing can cause the potatoes to break down and become mushy.
  • Taste the potato salad and adjust the seasonings as needed: You may want to add more salt, pepper, or mayonnaise to taste.
  • Chill the potato salad for at least 30 minutes before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the potato salad to become more firm.

Conclusion:

Potato salad is a classic summer dish that is perfect for picnics, potlucks, and backyard barbecues. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. With so many different recipes to choose from, you are sure to find one that you and your family will love.

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #30-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #preparation     #for-1-or-2     #low-protein     #healthy     #salads     #side-dishes     #potatoes     #vegetables     #easy     #dietary     #low-cholesterol     #low-saturated-fat     #healthy-2     #low-in-something     #number-of-servings     #3-steps-or-less

Related Topics