Best 6 Super Potato Salad Recipes

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Potato salad is a versatile dish that can be served as a side or main course. With so many different ways to make it, finding the best recipe can be a daunting task. Whether you prefer a classic potato salad or something with a twist, this article will help you find the perfect recipe for your next gathering. We'll explore different types of potatoes, dressings, and mix-ins to create a super potato salad that will have everyone asking for seconds.

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

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

SUPER SIMPLE POTATO SALAD



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This is a recipe I learned from my mother. It is tasty and simple with a real down home feel. There are few ingredients, but the flavors mesh perfectly without tasting too "busy". I hope you enjoy. Quick tip: Peel and quarter potatoes before boiling if you are in a hurry. It takes a little bit of the flavor away from the spuds, but saves tons of time in cooling and prep! You could also boil spuds the night before and leave them in the fridge overnight--that's what I do!

Provided by momo mom of 2

Categories     Potato

Time 55m

Yield 10 cups, 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 whole potatoes (6 or 7 bakers)
4 hard-boiled eggs, cooled and peeled coarsely chopped
one small can sliced olive (optional)
1 cup chopped sweet onion (may substitute green onions)
1 cup chopped banquet dill pickle (may use other dills but I prefer banquet)
3 stalks celery, chopped (or sliced, again optional)
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise (use less if you prefer)
3 tablespoons yellow mustard (to taste)
2 -3 dashes Tabasco sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes whole until firm but done (the peel should be just beginning to split). Rinse with cold water for roughly ten minutes. Drain and set aside to cool until cold (refrigerate if wanted).
  • Once potatoes are cooled, peel and coarsely chop.
  • In large bowl combine potatoes, eggs, onion, pickles, olives, and celery; mix well.
  • Add mayonnaise 1/2 cup at a time. Mix well until desired texture.
  • Add mustard to taste.
  • Add Tabasco to taste.
  • Chill 30 minutes to overnight.
  • Enjoy.

SUPER POTATO SALAD



Super Potato Salad image

Provided by Jimmie Janesearing

Categories     Salad     Milk/Cream     Egg     Potato     Side     Bacon     Radish     Tailgating     Family Reunion     Chill     Sour Cream     Bon Appétit     Washington

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 1/2 pounds (about 6 large) russet potatoes, scrubbed
6 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
8 radishes, chopped
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup chopped bread and butter pickles
5 bacon slices, fried, crumbled
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 1-ounce envelope Ranch salad dressing mix
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried dillweed
Salt and pepper
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place russet potatoes in large pot. Add water to cover. Boil until potatoes are tender but not mushy, about 35 minutes. Cool potatoes completely. Peel potatoes and dice. Place in large bowl. Add next 7 ingredients.
  • Mix buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, dressing mix, mustard and dillweed in small bowl. Pour over potato mixture and toss well. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.

SUPER DELUXE GARDEN POTATO SALAD



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This is truly my own creation. I despised traditional potato salads lacking in color and flavor. My aunt inspired me with hers and then I took it to another level! If you love plenty of vegetables, dijon mustard, bacon and hard-boiled eggs then please give this one a try!

Provided by Harley Seashell Pri

Categories     Low Protein

Time 35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 red potatoes, scrubbed clean
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
fresh coarse ground black pepper, to taste
salt, to taste
2 radishes, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 carrots, grated
1 small onion, chopped
3 slices bacon, fried crisp
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

Steps:

  • Chunk the potatoes, leaving the skins on.
  • Boil in salted water until fork-tender about 15 minutes.
  • Drain well.
  • In a large bowl combine the potatoes with the rest of the ingredients, more or less to your liking.
  • There are no strict rules here.
  • Just really good potato salad.
  • Oh, and BTW, this stuff tastes even better the next day!
  • I wonder why--.

SUPER CREAMY POTATO SALAD KID FRIENDLY QUICKNEASY



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This is a super easy, super creamy potato salad which I literally concocted last minute! With a family of 5 little mouths to feed, sometimes quick and easy is the motto. I made a really small batch as I wasn't sure how it would turn out. It was a hands up winner from hubby and all the kids. I will certainly be making this one...

Provided by Kookas Kitchen

Categories     Potato Salads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large potato, boiled or baked (cut into 1cm cubes)
1 stick celery, finely sliced
1/4 large red bell pepper (capsicum) finely diced
2 large eggs, hard boiled
3 sprig(s) spring onion or chives, finely diced
1 c mayonnaise
1/2 c light ranch dressing

Steps:

  • 1. Clean you work area, don on your apron, wash hands and gather your ingredients.
  • 2. Fill a medium sized pot with hot water (or boiled water from the kettle). Wash your potato and place your unpeeled potato into the pot. Heat on high, cover with lid and bring to a boil. Test potato with a skewer. Potato is ready if it is a little firm to push through. If it goes through too easily and breaks the potato, you have cooked it too long. Once cooked, remove potato from boiled water. Place on a tray/plate and let sit in the freezer while you prepare the vegetables.
  • 3. Assemble your vegetable ingredients to be cut (celery, capsicum, spring onion or chives) wash, rinse and let drain.
  • 4. Fill a small saucepan with cold water and place two eggs into water. Let sit on medium heat (basically you want to boil the eggs for 3-5 minutes depending on your heat setting).
  • 5. On your cutting board, cut the Celery, Capsicum, Spring Onion or Chives as directed in the Ingredients list. Put into your mixing bowl. (note - I have chives and spring onions growing in the garden and used 3 sprigs/stalks of the spring onion but either will do)
  • 6. Measure your mayonnaise and ranch dressing (I used a light version of the Ranch) and place into your mixing bowl with your vegetable ingredients.
  • 7. Check eggs. If they have been boiling for 3-5 minutes, turn off stove and remove from heat. Grab the lid and drain the hot water out the pan (I do it with the eggs still inside) and fill with cold water. Let sit until you are ready for them. Or, skip that and grab a slotted spoon, remove eggs and place on a plate and put into the refrigerator.
  • 8. Check on potato. If cool enough to touch, remove skin. Usually it should just peel off using your fingers, but I just use a peeler as it's much easier.
  • 9. Dice potato into 1cm cubes and place into mixing bowl with your vegetable mix and dressing mix.
  • 10. Remove hard boiled eggs from water/fridge. Peel shell off and rinse. If they are still warm, place them into the fridge/freezer for a few more minutes as they will be easier to cut. Once cooled enough, roughly chop eggs and place into your mixing bowl.
  • 11. Mix all ingredients in mixing bowl until well covered. Cover and refrigerate until required.
  • 12. Note - this recipe is a small batch and was enough for x5 kids between the ages of 2 years and 8 years hence the potato being cut into 1 cm cube pieces. All 7 (5 kids, 2 adults) of us had a heaped soup spoon each with some to spare and was just enough as an accompaniment to our BBQ. It is a really creamy dressing so if you love your potato salad you could easily add 1 or 2 more medium sized potatoes without having to top up the dressing (mayo/ranch) or vegetable ingredients.

SUPER-ZESTY POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups neutral-flavored oil (such as vegetable, canola or peanut)
2 1/2 pounds small red bliss potatoes, quartered
3 cloves garlic, smashed
Kosher salt
6 slices bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 red onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Make the mayonnaise: Put the egg yolks in a food processor and add the vinegar, mustard and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Turn on the machine and very slowly start to drizzle in the oil (drip until the mixture starts to look like mayonnaise, then you can start adding it in a slow, steady stream). If the mayonnaise is too thick, add a few drops of water; if it is not thick enough, add a little more oil with the motor running.
  • Make the salad: Put the potatoes and garlic in a large pot. Add enough water to cover the potatoes by 2 inches and season generously with salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until fork-tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the onion, celery and vinegar. Season with salt.
  • Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl (discard the garlic). Add the bacon-onion mixture to the hot potatoes and stir to incorporate. Gently stir in 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise and the mustard and season with salt. Refrigerate until cold.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of potatoes: Mixing different types of potatoes, such as Yukon Gold, red potatoes, and fingerling potatoes, adds flavor and texture to the salad.
  • Cook the potatoes properly: Boiling the potatoes until they are tender but still hold their shape is essential. Overcooked potatoes will become mushy in the salad.
  • Use a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what brings all the flavors of the potato salad together. Use a combination of mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, and vinegar for a classic taste. You can also add herbs, spices, or other ingredients to create your own unique dressing.
  • Add mix-ins: Mix-ins like chopped celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, and bacon add flavor and texture to the salad. You can also add vegetables like peas, corn, or chopped pickles.
  • Chill the salad before serving: Chilling the salad for at least an hour before serving allows the flavors to meld together and the salad to firm up.

Conclusion:

Potato salad is a classic summer dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and backyard barbecues. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a potato salad that everyone will enjoy. Whether you like it classic or loaded with mix-ins, potato salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion.

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