Best 8 Potato Salad For Those Who Hate Potato Salad Recipes

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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



Potato Salad for Those Who Don't Like Potato Salad (Aka Dillweed image

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

7 medium potatoes
4 -5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 cup salad oil
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt (or light sour cream)
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/3 cup sliced green onion (whole thing)
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons chopped dill weed
1 dash pepper
3/4 cup diced celery
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup light mayonnaise

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



Potato Salad for Those Who Hate Potato Salad image

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

7 -8 red potatoes
2 cups light sour cream or 2 cups fat free sour cream
1/2 cup honey dijon mustard
2 tablespoons dill
1 small red onion
salt
pepper

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



Faux Potato Salad image

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

1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 medium carrot, chopped
2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup pitted green olives, halved lengthwise
1/4 cup thinly sliced radishes
1/4 cup chopped dill pickle
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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)



Yummy Potato Salad (For Those That Usually Hate It) image

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

3 lbs yukon gold potatoes (boiled and cooled till warm or room temp.)
1 small onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
2 tablespoons garlic powder
salt

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



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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

8 slices bacon
24 baby red potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
cracked black pepper to taste
⅓ cup Caesar salad dressing
4 green onions, diced

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



Baked Potato Salad image

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

4 pounds potatoes, peeled
15 slices bacon
1 (16 ounce) container reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons dried chives
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

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



Mother's Potato Salad image

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

5 pounds whole russet potatoes
5 eggs
1 ½ cups mayonnaise (such as Hellman's®)
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard (such as French's®)
1 small onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
7 sweet gherkins, chopped
25 pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
1 pinch salt to taste
1 green bell pepper, sliced

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

5 -6 large potatoes, cut into chunks
1 bunch celery, cleaned and chopped
2 medium white onions, diced
6 -8 hard-boiled eggs, diced
2 cups Miracle Whip
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon mustard
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
salt

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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