Best 8 Picnic Potato Salad Recipes

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Picnic potato salad is a classic side dish enjoyed at gatherings across the country. With its creamy dressing, tender potatoes, and a variety of add-ins, it's a versatile and flavorful salad that can be tailored to any taste. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or something with a unique twist, there are countless picnic potato salad recipes out there to choose from. In this article, we'll explore some of the best recipes for this classic dish, providing you with all the information you need to create the perfect picnic potato salad for your next gathering.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SUPER-SIMPLE PICNIC POTATO SALAD



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Frozen hash browns are the key to this convenient recipe. No picnic is complete without potato salad!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bag (32 oz) frozen southern-style diced hash brown potatoes
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 eggs
1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped onion
Paprika, if desired

Steps:

  • In ungreased 3-quart microwavable bowl, mix frozen potatoes and water; spread evenly in bowl. Cover tightly with microwavable plastic wrap. Microwave on High 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are hot and tender, stirring once halfway through cooking.
  • Add vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper to hot potatoes; mix well. Spread evenly in bowl. Cover, refrigerate at least 5 hours or until completely cold.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, place eggs in single layer. Add enough water to cover eggs by 1 inch. Heat to boiling. Immediately remove from heat; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water. Place eggs in bowl of ice water; let stand 10 minutes. Drain. Peel eggs. Reserve 1 egg for garnish; chop remaining 4 eggs.
  • Stir mayonnaise into cold potato mixture. Add celery, onion and chopped eggs; toss gently to mix. Spoon mixture into large serving bowl. Slice reserved hard-cooked egg; arrange on top of salad. Sprinkle with paprika. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

PAT'S PICNIC POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 22m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Salt
3 pounds small red skinned potatoes, quartered
1 cup packed basil leaves
1/4 cup packed mint leaves
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup toasted, chopped pecans
1 lemon, juiced
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup Parmesan
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Add the potatoes and cook until just tender, about 12 minutes. Drain well and let cool slightly.
  • Pulse the basil, mint, garlic, pecans, lemon juice, Parmesan, salt and pepper, to taste, and red pepper flakes in a food processor. Drizzle in the olive oil while the machine is running.
  • Spoon the pesto into a large serving bowl, then add the potatoes and toss to coat. Serve cold or at room temperature.

PICNIC POTATO SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Potato     Picnic     Mayonnaise     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 1/2 pounds red-skinned potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped Italian parsley
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup sour cream
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water just until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain. Transfer potatoes to large bowl. Drizzle vinegar over hot potatoes. Cool to room temperature.
  • Mix eggs, onion, celery and parsley into potatoes. Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream and mustard in medium bowl. Mix into potato mixture. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

JUSTIN WILSON'S PICNIC POTATO SALAD RECIPE - (3.9/5)



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Provided by MKMILLION

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 pounds potatoes (new red or mix of white and red)
4 eggs, hard-boiled, chopped
1 cup dill pickle relish
1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
1 cup salad olives , chopped
1 cup onion, chopped fine
1/2 cup celery, chopped fine
1/2 cup parsley, chopped fine
12 ounces mayonnaise
1/4 cup yellow mustard
Salt, to taste
Hot sauce, to taste

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes in skins. Let cool then quarter or halve (smaller ones). Mix mayo, mustard, salt and hot sauce in bowl. Place potatoes and other ingredients in bowl. Add mayo mix and toss. Let sit in fridge and blend preferably overnight.

PICNIC SWEET POTATO SALAD



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A homemade vinaigrette coats this colorful salad chock-full of sweet potato cubes. It's ideal for warm-weather picnics and patio parties, but my family loves it year-round! -Mary Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 13 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 medium apples, chopped
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or just until tender. Drain. , Transfer to a large bowl; cool to room temperature. Add the apples, bacon, onion, parsley, salt and pepper to the potatoes. In a small bowl, whisk oil and vinegar. Pour over salad; toss gently to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

AMERICAN PICNIC POTATO SALAD



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Categories     Backyard BBQ     Potato     Dinner     Lunch     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 pound potatoes
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup thinly sliced purple onions
1 cup celery strips
3 medium sized cucumbers
2 cups Hellmans mayo
5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
20 hard cooked eggs, peeled & quartered
1 cup Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Drop potatoes into a kettle of cold, salted water as they are cut to equal size. Bring to a boil and cook until tender but still firm.
  • When done, drain the potatoes and drop them into a mixing bowl; roughly slice them. Sprinkle the still hot potatoes with vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Add the onions, celery, cucumbers, mayo and mustard; toss gently to combine.
  • Add quartered eggs and parsley and toss again. Cool to room temperature, cover,and refrigerate overnight. Before serving, toss again, correct seasoning and add more mayo, if needed.

PICNIC POTATO SQUARES SALAD



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I'M ALWAYS on the lookout for new and unique recipes. Firm and cut into squares, this potato salad looks different than the usual ones, and the dill pickle gives it a unique flavor. It also travels well and is pretty served on salad greens. -Susan Furrow, Canterbury, New Brunswick

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
2-1/4 cups milk, divided
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2-1/2 cups cubed red potatoes, cooked and cooled
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/3 cup chopped dill pickle
2 tablespoons diced onion
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Place the gelatin and 1 cup of milk in a saucepan; let stand for 1 minute. Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, salt, pepper and remaining milk until smooth. Chill until partially set. Fold in potatoes, carrot, celery, pickle and onion. Pour into an ungreased 8-in. square dish. Chill until firm. Cut into squares; serve on lettuce if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

PICNIC POTATO SALAD



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This recipe was basically my mother's with a few improvements. Every family reunion picnic had to have the famous potato salad that my mother (or I ) had made. I loved it so much, I used to take Potato Salad sandwiches to work from my mother. She would make sure she told me that she tried to use as few onions as possible since I...

Provided by Linda Dugan

Categories     Potato Salads

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

7 medium potatoes (i prefer red)
7 large eggs, hard boiled, chopped
1/2 tsp basil, dried
1/2 tsp garlic and herb seasoning
1/2 tsp accent
1/2 tsp lawry's salt
2 tsp sweet relish
1 tsp sugar
9 Tbsp miracle whip dressing (heaping tablespoons)
2 Tbsp sweet pickle juice
2 stalk(s) celery (chopped)
1/4 c onion (chopped)
1 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp pepper
1 Tbsp salt
pinch paprika (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Lay eggs out on counter before boiling. Place water in medium saucepan and add 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to boil. Add eggs gently. Bring back to boil and boil for 18 minutes. I prefer my eggs boiled this way. You are sure to get the centers done. Too many people boil their water and place eggs in and cover and sit. Doesn't always work that way.
  • 2. Wash potatoes with vegetable brush. Place potatoes (with skins on for added nutrition) in large kettle and cover with water. Cook over medium heat. Cook only until a fork goes in with a little difficulty. Do not cook until soft. Potato salad will turn to mush.
  • 3. Take eggs off of stove and drain water. Add cold water and a little bit more salt, let sit for a couple of minutes before placing in refrigerator to cool.
  • 4. When potatoes are done enough, take off stove and let cool just a little before placing in refrigerator to cool more. I prefer my potatoes and eggs almost cold when I put the salad together.
  • 5. When cool, peel eggs and rinse in water to remove any leftover shells pieces. Cut lengthwise and sideways and then chop whites and yolks into half inch pieces. Placing in very large bowl. You need a large bowl so that you can turn all the ingredients together to mix. Leave one egg whole for the top of your creation.
  • 6. Take potatoes and cut lengthwise twice and sideways twice then into smaller pieces. Place in bowl.
  • 7. Rinse celery stalks and cut lengthwise into smaller pieces then chop sideways into smaller than bitesize pieces
  • 8. Chop onion into very small pieces. Onion can me omitted or more added depending on your tastes.
  • 9. Add all your seasonings, sweet pickle juice, sugar, and your Miracle Whip. Gently fold. Some people prefer a tangier taste. Just add more Miracle Whip. A good cook will always taste their creation.
  • 10. Take your last egg and slice into round pieces, trying to get a bit of yolk in each slice. Place on top of potato salad. Some people will also garnish with Paprika

Tips:

  • Use waxy potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as red potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes, and fingerling potatoes, hold their shape better than starchy potatoes, making them ideal for potato salad.
  • Cook the potatoes properly: To prevent the potatoes from becoming mushy, cook them until they are just tender. You can check this by piercing them with a fork; they should be easy to pierce, but not falling apart.
  • Let the potatoes cool completely: Before adding the dressing, let the potatoes cool completely. This will help to prevent the dressing from becoming watery.
  • Use a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what really makes potato salad, so don't skimp on flavor. Use a combination of mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and herbs to create a dressing that is both creamy and tangy.
  • Add mix-ins: Mix-ins, such as chopped celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, and bacon, can add flavor and texture to potato salad. Be creative and use whatever mix-ins you like.
  • Chill the potato salad before serving: Chilling the potato salad before serving allows the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up.

Conclusion:

Potato salad is a classic picnic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. By following these tips, you can make the best potato salad ever. So next time you're planning a picnic, be sure to add potato salad to your menu. Your friends and family will love it!

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