Best 10 Tart And Tangy Potato Salad Recipes

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In the realm of summertime cookouts and potlucks, there exists a culinary marvel that tantalizes taste buds and enlivens gatherings: tart and tangy potato salad. This delectable dish, a harmonious blend of tangy sharpness and comforting creaminess, has captured the hearts of countless food lovers over the decades. In this article, we embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind creating the ultimate tart and tangy potato salad. We will delve into the selection of the perfect potatoes, explore a symphony of tangy ingredients, uncover the art of achieving the ideal balance of flavors, and provide step-by-step instructions to guide you towards potato salad perfection.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

MOM'S TANGY POTATO SALAD



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This chunky potato salad is a great dish for a family picnic or on a night when you're grilling out. The homemade dressing makes it extra delicious. -Michelle Gurnsey, Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds red potatoes, cubed
2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Dash garlic powder
Dash ground mustard

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool., Place potatoes in a large bowl. Add the eggs, onion and celery. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over potato mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TANGY POTATO SALAD



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A food experiment gone right! A potato salad for those of us who prefer a bold taste.

Provided by Greenleafwolf

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 potatoes
4 eggs
¼ cup diced red onion
¼ cup diced dill pickles
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup spicy mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring two pots of water to a boil; cook potatoes in one pot and eggs in the other pot until potatoes are semi-soft, 20 minutes. Transfer potatoes and eggs to a bowl of cold water until both are cooled.
  • Dice potatoes and place in a large bowl. Cut eggs in half; remove yolks and place in a separate bowl. Dice egg whites; add to potatoes. Mix red onion and pickles into potato mixture.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, mustard, chives, black pepper, and egg yolks together until smooth. Gently mix mayonnaise mixture into potato mixture until evenly coated; refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 98.2 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 369.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

TANGY TATER SALAD



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 pounds red potatoes, washed and cut into 2-inch cubes
Kosher salt
6 strips bacon, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 scallions, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos
1/2 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water by 2 inches. Salt well and bring the water to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the potatoes until soft, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes, reserving 1 cup of water in a separate bowl. Return the pot to the stove top over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and fry until crisp, then remove it to a paper towel lined plate.
  • Carefully remove all but 3 tablespoons of bacon fat and return the pot to the heat. Add the garlic, scallions, jalapenos, paprika, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Cook over medium heat until the scallions and jalapenos are tender, about 3 minutes. Add the flour, and stir until the vegetables are evenly coated, about 2 minutes. Stir in the sugar, vinegar and reserved 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until thickened and slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Stir in the potatoes and the crispy bacon. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

TANGY POTATO SALAD WITH SCALLIONS



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This light potato salad is perfect for a picnic -- or try serving it with our Grilled Sirloin Steak with Toppings Bar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 pounds Yukon gold or other waxy potatoes, scrubbed, halved, and sliced 1/2 inch thick
1/2 cup white-wine vinegar
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Set a steamer basket in a large pot. Fill with enough salted water to come just below basket. Bring to a boil; place potatoes in basket, and reduce heat to medium. Cover, and steam, gently tossing occasionally, until crisp-tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine vinegar and scallions in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. When potatoes are cooked, transfer to bowl with vinegar mixture. Toss to combine; let cool, tossing occasionally.
  • When potato mixture is cool, mix in oil; season potato salad with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g

HOT AND TANGY GERMAN POTATO SALAD



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Delicious, tangy German potato salad is a great side dish for bratwurst.

Provided by Barb0607

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 3h55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 pounds red potatoes, diced
1 pound bacon
2 sweet onions, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup white vinegar
½ cup water
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; season water with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes; drain. Put potatoes in a slow cooker.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon slices to a plate lined with paper towels. Crumble bacon and add to potatoes.
  • Return skillet to medium heat and reheat bacon drippings. Cook and stir sweet onions in the drippings until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes; add garlic and continue cooking until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more. Pour onion mixture over the potatoes and bacon.
  • Stir vinegar, water, sugar, and salt together in a bowl; pour over the potato mixture. Stir potatoes gently to mix.
  • Cook on Low, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 16.4 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 586.7 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

TART AND TANGY POTATO SALAD



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Make and share this Tart and Tangy Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Potato

Time 21m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large potatoes, washed and cut into 8 pieces
2 tablespoons red onions, finely diced
3 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1 cup light sour cream
2 lemons, juice of
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a pot of cold salted water and bring to a boil, then continue cooking until just tender (about 11 minutes).
  • Drain the potatoes and combine with the onion, eggs, and parsley.
  • Whisk the remaining ingredients together and season lightly.
  • Pour the dressing over while the potatoes are still warm.
  • Allow to sit for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.9, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 179.1, Sodium 154.1, Carbohydrate 72, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 4.3, Protein 14.6

TANGY POTATO SALAD



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Make and share this Tangy Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Evie3234

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs new potatoes, washed
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1 stalk celery, sliced thin
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the potatoes in their skins in boiling salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Drain well.
  • Mix together the vinegar and mustard, then slowly whisk in the oil.
  • When potatoes are cool enough to handle slice into a large bowl.
  • Add the onion to the potatoes and pour the combined vinegar, mustard and oil mixture over them.
  • Season, then toss gently to combine.
  • Leave to stand at least 1/2 an hour.
  • Mix together the mayonnaise and tarragon, gently stir in to the potatoes along with the celery.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.2, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 49.2, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 2.7, Protein 5.3

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



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This simple summer side dish staple is easy to master with this recipe! Gold potatoes are tossed in a creamy-tangy mixture of mayo, pickle relish, and mustard, with diced red onion and hard-boiled eggs for extra texture. Pro tip: add the dressing to the potatoes in thirds, allowing 5 minutes between each addition, for the creamiest texture.

Provided by Tikeyah Whittle

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb gold potato, scrubbed, cut into 1/2 in (1.24 cm)
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more for boiling potatoes
3 hard-boiled eggs, roughly chopped
¾ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sweet relish
yellow mustard
1 ½ cups red onion, finely diced
3 large stalks celery
½ teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
½ teaspoon McCormick® Paprika
⅛ teaspoon McCormick® cayenne
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover with cool water. Generously season the water with salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, 12-15 minutes. Drain and transfer the potatoes to a large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix together the hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, relish, mustard, red onion, celery, garlic powder, cayenne, paprika, and ½ teaspoon salt until well combined.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the white vinegar, remaining teaspoon of salt, and the sugar until the sugar and salt have dissolved.
  • While the potatoes are still hot, pour the vinegar mixture over and toss to coat. Let the potatoes sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
  • Add ⅓ of the egg mixture to the potatoes, tossing to coat completely. Let sit for another 5 minutes, then toss with another ⅓ of the egg mixture. Just before serving, toss with the remaining egg mixture.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 6 grams

TANGY POTATO AND LEEK SALAD



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This Tangy Potato and Leek Salad side dish is a revelation. Dijon mustard gives body to cooked leeks, making for a velvety dressing with a rich mouthfeel-no one will miss the fat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds small red potatoes, halved or quartered if large
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 bunch leeks (about 2 pounds), white and light-green parts only, halved lengthwise, cut into 3/4-inch slices, rinsed well, and drained
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring potatoes to a boil over high in salted water. Reduce to a rapid simmer and cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, 15 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Return water to a boil, add leeks, and cook until tender, 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer leeks to a blender. Add mustard, oil, vinegar, and 1/3 cup water; puree until very smooth. (Use caution when blending hot liquids.)
  • Add leek mixture to potatoes and toss; season with salt and pepper. Top with parsley and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g

TANGY POTATO SALAD WITH RADISHES



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Summer's approach makes my family think of potato salad. This tangy side is also great in the winter when it's served hot with cubed ham. -Peggy Gwillim, Strasbourg, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 13 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 pounds red potatoes, cubed
3 tablespoons plus 2/3 cup white wine vinegar, divided
8 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
6 radishes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup minced chives
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 tablespoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Immediately sprinkle with 3 tablespoons vinegar; cool., Place potatoes in a large bowl. Add the eggs, radishes and chives. In a small bowl, combine the buttermilk, mayonnaise, mustard, onion, dill, salt, pepper and remaining vinegar. Pour over potato mixture and gently stir to coat. Refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of potatoes: Different types of potatoes have different textures and flavors, so using a mix can create a more interesting salad. Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Golds or red potatoes, hold their shape well after cooking, while russet potatoes are more starchy and break down more easily.
  • Cook the potatoes until they are just tender: Overcooked potatoes will become mushy and fall apart in the salad.
  • Cool the potatoes completely before adding the dressing: This will help the potatoes absorb the dressing better.
  • Use a tangy dressing: A vinegar-based dressing is a classic choice for potato salad, but you can also experiment with other flavors, such as a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise or yogurt, or a mustard-based dressing.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins: Potato salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables or herbs. Some popular mix-ins include celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, and cheese.

Conclusion:

Tart and tangy potato salad is a classic summer side dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. By following these tips, you can make the best potato salad that is perfect for any occasion.

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