Best 9 Potato Salad Mold Recipes

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Potato salad mold is a classic dish often served at picnics, potlucks, and summer gatherings. It's a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, including potatoes, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs. Potato salad mold is typically served cold and can be easily prepared ahead of time. It's a great make-ahead dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.

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

COLD-FASHIONED POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 59m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 pounds red potatoes, large diced
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3/4 cup mayonnaise (homemade if possible)
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 tablespoon very thinly sliced garlic
3 tablespoons fine chopped cornichons
1/2 cup small dice red onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large heavy-bottomed pot. Cover with cold water and place over medium heat. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat and remove lid. Gently simmer until potatoes are fork tender. Drain and place into an ice bath to cool. Remove skin by rubbing with a tea towel. Slice potatoes into rounds or cut into large dice and place into a zip top bag. Add the vinegar and toss to coat all of the potatoes. Place the bag into the refrigerator overnight.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, parsley, tarragon, garlic, cornichons, onions, and celery. Once evenly combined, add the potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before 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 :

THE ORIGINAL POTATO SALAD



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This recipe is right off the Hellman's mayonnaise jar. To me, it's so good it rivals my mother in law's potato salad, which I think is the best there is. It's a plain and simple potato salad, but it's delicious! Add pimentos, olives, or green peppers depending on what you like in your potato salad.

Provided by 75violets

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup hellman mayonnaise
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups cubed cooked potatoes (5 to 6 medium)
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine the first 5 ingredients.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Cover& chill.

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 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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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

POTATO SALAD



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I made this potato salad recipe when I worked in a small hospital. It was served in the cafeteria and to patients that were on diabetic, AHA and regular diets. -Dorothy Bayes, Sardis, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
3/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool to room temperature., In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, celery, onion and relish. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, salt, celery seed and pepper. Pour over potato mixture and toss to coat. , Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Top with eggs and sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 582mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MOM'S MUSTARD STYLE POTATO SALAD



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This is a traditional potato salad that is made from scratch.

Provided by DAC92

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     No Mayo

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 large potatoes - peeled and cubed
3 eggs
1 onion, finely chopped
3 stalks celery, diced
3 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
1 (4 ounce) jar pimentos
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
3 tablespoons creamy salad dressing
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, place in a large mixing bowl and beat until smooth.
  • 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 mixing bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, onion, celery, relish and pimentos.
  • Blend together the mustard and salad dressing, add to salad and mix well. Sprinkle with paprika and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.1 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 71.5 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 116.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

MOLDED POTATO SALAD



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Another great recipe for potato salad, that will look just fantastic in the center of you table when served, so pretty!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Low Protein

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 medium potatoes, cooked
3 large eggs, cookd
1 (3 ounce) can pitted olives, quartered
2 large celery, stalks diced
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
pepper
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
2 teaspoons salt
tomatoes, wedges

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice, tarragon, salt and pepper. Gently stir in potatoes, eggs, celery and olives. Line a 2 1/2 quart bowl with plastic wrap. Spoon salad into bowl, packing well. Cover and refrigerate about 3 hours. To serve, invert on a plate and decorate with tomato wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.7, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 129.8, Sodium 1142.6, Carbohydrate 65.3, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 4.5, Protein 11.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, hold their shape better than starchy potatoes, such as Russet potatoes.
  • Cook the potatoes properly: The potatoes should be cooked until they are tender but still firm. Overcooked potatoes will be mushy and fall apart.
  • Cool the potatoes completely: Before adding the other ingredients, the potatoes should be cooled completely. This will help to prevent the potato salad from becoming runny.
  • Use a good mayonnaise: The mayonnaise is the key ingredient in potato salad, so it's important to use a good quality mayonnaise. Look for a mayonnaise that is made with fresh eggs and oil.
  • Add your favorite ingredients: Potato salad is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Add your favorite vegetables, herbs, and spices to create a unique and flavorful potato salad.

Conclusion:

Potato salad is a classic side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With these tips, you can make the perfect potato salad every time.

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