If you think you hate potato salad, you're not alone. This classic dish is often associated with bland flavors, mushy potatoes, and mayonnaise-heavy dressings. But what if we told you there's a way to make potato salad that even the biggest haters will love? By choosing the right ingredients and using a few clever techniques, you can create a potato salad that's flavorful, refreshing, and anything but boring. In this article, we'll share our favorite recipe for potato salad that's sure to change your mind about this often-maligned dish.
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POTATO SALAD FOR THOSE WHO DON'T LIKE POTATO SALAD (AKA DILLWEED
My name for it says it all. This is what I grew up eating and is the only kind that I have ever tried and liked. My friend Steph always swore that she hated the stuff, too, till she tried this. Now she, and many others, are converts too. The original is made with full fat mayo and either whole milk yogurt or sour cream, but the light is just as good. Just remember to hard boil the eggs :-)
Provided by VNess
Categories Potato
Time 3h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook potatoes in water to cover; drain.
- Peel; slice while warm.
- Combine oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; blend thoroughly.
- Pour 1/3 to 1/2 of the dressing over the potatoes. Let stand for at least 1 hour.
- Add mayonnaise, eggs, sour cream, onions, dill weed and celery to remaining dressing; combine with potato mixture. Chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 78.1, Sodium 393.1, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 5.3
POTATO SALAD FOR THOSE WHO HATE POTATO SALAD
I found this recipe in the Kraft magazine one summer, but I can't remember what it was called or the exact recipe. This version tastes similar and could be served hot or cold. If served hot, skip cooling and rinsing the potatoes. I actually hate real traditional potato salad, but I really like this one, it's one of my favorites.
Provided by Naito-Ko-
Categories Potato
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Chop the potatoes into small pieces, you don't have to peel them.
- Boil the potatoes in water until tender, but do not overcook.
- While the potatoes are cooking, in a bowl mix the sour cream, honey dijon and spices together.
- Chop the red onion into very small pieces.
- Add the red onions to the sour cream mixture.
- When the potatoes are ready, rinse them in cold water until cool.
- Toss the potatoes in the sour cream mixture.
- Put into the fridge to chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.2, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 69.8, Carbohydrate 46.1, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 7.5
FAUX POTATO SALAD
Cauliflower in potato salad? You bet, along with carrots, olives and other yummy surprises. -Mike Schulz, Tawas City, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets; cook, covered, 4-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water. Pat dry and place in a large bowl. Add carrot, eggs, green onions, celery, olives, radishes and pickle., In a small bowl, mix the remaining ingredients. Add to cauliflower mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
YUMMY POTATO SALAD (FOR THOSE THAT USUALLY HATE IT)
I never liked potato salad, until this recipe. It's so good. I came up with this to satisfy my husbands love for potato salad, but decided to do it my way since I didn't like all the other potato salads I had tried. And low and behold... I love potato salad. Well, this one anyway. The amount of mayo is an estimate since it really depends on the size of your potato chunks and how much mayo you like. I also found that this was much tastier served warm or room temp. Prep time does not include the cooling time for the potatoes, but does include the time to cook them.
Provided by C. Taylor
Categories Potato
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut the cooled potatoes into bite size pieces and add to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir until well mixed. Serve. This potato salad should be served warm or at room temperature, not cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.4, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 220.5, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 4.8, Protein 5.2
CAESAR POTATO SALAD
We love this recipe on a summer's day, but it works at any time of year.
Provided by Jennifer Murray
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes Red Potato Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and crumble.
- Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over potatoes and season with black pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Mix potatoes, bacon bits, Caesar salad dressing, and green onions together in a bowl. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 172.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
BAKED POTATO SALAD
This is an unusual recipe for potato salad. It is a switch from your everyday mayonnaise-based salad. It's like a baked potato in a bowl!
Provided by chefheather
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes Creamy Potato Salad Recipes
Time 8h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with lightly salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes, and allow to cool to room temperature. Dice once cooled.
- Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Allow to cool, and crumble the bacon into a large bowl.
- Place the cooled potatoes into the bowl with the bacon, and mix in the sour cream, mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, chives, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate overnight before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 47.9 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 613.9 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
MOTHER'S POTATO SALAD
My mother's potato salad -- chunky and flavorful -- a favorite at our family gatherings. Best if made the day before. Season with salt carefully because the olives will be salty.
Provided by Susie
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes
Time 2h35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Allow to cool, peel, and cut into cubes.
- Place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water, then cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel and slice once cold. Reserve 1 attractive slice of egg for garnish.
- Mix the mayonnaise and mustard together in a bowl. In a large salad bowl, lightly mix together the potatoes, eggs, onion, celery, sweet gherkins, and olives until thoroughly combined. Pour the mayonnaise dressing over the salad, and gently toss gain to coat the ingredients with dressing. Season to taste with salt, and top the salad with slices of green pepper and reserved egg slice in the center for garnish. Chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.3 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 105.5 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 613.1 mg, Sugar 10.3 g
" I HATE MIRACLE WHIP, BUT I LOVE THIS POTATO SALAD THAT'S
I have had people who swear they hate Miracle Whip eat an ENTIRE PLATE of this potato salad. It's my mom's recipe, and you can try it with regular Mayo, but I won't stand by the results because it's so good with the Whip that I've never tried it any other way!
Provided by I Cook Therefore I
Categories Potato
Time 40m
Yield 10-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Boil potatoes until tender but not mushy, set aside to cool.
- For dressing: mix all ingredients in a bowl. Any and all of the ingredients can (and should) be adjusted to your taste as my dressing never turns out the same way twice depending on whether I'm in the mood for sweet, peppery, salty, etc.
- Mix potatoes, celery, onion, egg, and dressing in a bowl and chill.
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- Use waxy potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, hold their shape better when cooked, making them ideal for potato salad.
- Cook potatoes properly: To prevent the potatoes from becoming mushy, cook them until they are just tender when pierced with a fork. Do not overcook them.
- Cool potatoes completely: Before adding the potatoes to the salad, let them cool completely to room temperature. This will help prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Use a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what makes potato salad so delicious, so don't skimp on the ingredients. Use a combination of mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and herbs to create a dressing that is both tangy and creamy.
- Add mix-ins: Mix-ins are a great way to add flavor and texture to potato salad. Some popular mix-ins include hard-boiled eggs, celery, onion, bacon, and cheese.
Conclusion:
Potato salad is a classic side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following these tips, you can make a potato salad that is both delicious and visually appealing. So next time you're looking for a side dish to serve at your next potluck or barbecue, give potato salad a try. You might just be surprised at how much you enjoy it!
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