Best 10 Worlds Best Potato Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the culinary journey in search of the world's best potato salad recipe. Potato salad, a versatile dish enjoyed across cultures and cuisines, is a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that can elevate any gathering. Whether you prefer a classic mayonnaise-based potato salad or a tangy mustard vinaigrette variation, the possibilities are endless. Embark on an exciting exploration of diverse potato salad recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved dish. From creamy and indulgent to light and refreshing, discover the secrets behind creating a potato salad that will tantalize your taste buds and leave your guests craving for more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

WORLD'S BEST POTATO SALAD



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This is a zesty potato salad that you enjoy at the meal, and you find yourself picking at it in between meals.

Provided by Robert Clickner

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 lbs white potatoes, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup dill pickle, diced (real dills)
1 cup pepperoni, diced
1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives, drained and diced
1 cup medium cheddar, diced
1 cup swiss cheese, diced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup white onion, diced
1 cup red onion, diced
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Peel and wash potatoes; cook in boiling water until just fork tender (do not over cook).
  • Cool and dice approximately 1/2 x 1/2-inch; combine with all other diced items (onions, pickles, pepperoni, cheeses, celery and black olives). Fold all of these ingredients gently with 1/2 cup of mayonnaise until mixed.
  • Refrigerate for at least a couple of hours, overnight is even better (this is important).
  • Add all spices and the rest of mayonnaise and minced garlic; gently fold until mixed. Refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.

THE BEST POTATO SALAD



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Really good potato salad that is best served cold.

Provided by cheftini

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 3h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 eggs
10 red potatoes
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup ranch dressing
⅓ cup dill pickle relish
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon celery seed
1 onion, chopped
¼ cup pepperoncini
¼ cup sliced black olives

Steps:

  • 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. Remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water; cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel and chop the cooled eggs.
  • Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and refrigerate until cold. Peel and cube once cold.
  • Stir together the mayonnaise, ranch dressing, relish, mustard, salt, pepper, paprika, and celery seed in a mixing bowl. Add the eggs, potatoes, onion, pepperoncini, and olives; stir until evenly mixed. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 102.2 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 784.5 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

WORLD'S BEST POTATO SALAD RECIPE



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Creamy, southern-style potato salad. The perfect side dish for picnics and cookouts.

Provided by PhillyboyJay

Categories     Salads

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 Lbs Red Potatoes
2 Large Eggs
Water to Cover
1/4 Cup Red Onions, finely chopped
2 Tbs Celery, finely chopped
2 Tbs Green Bell Peppers, finely chopped
2 Tbs Red Bell Peppers, finely chopped
1 Cup Hellman's Mayo
1 Cup Miracle Whip
1/4 to 1/2 Cup Sweet Relish (2 Tbs Sweet Relish Juice)
1 Tsp Mustard
2 Tbs Sugar
1 Tbs Salt
1/2 Tsp Black Pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Peel, slice, and dice the potatoes. 2. Fill a large pot with cool water, then add in the potatoes. 3. Place the pot of potatoes over high heat and cook until they're fork-tender. Once done strain the water and set aside to chill.4. Meanwhile, add eggs to a small pot and cover with cool water by 1 inch. 5. Place the pot of eggs over high heat, let them cook for 20 mins. Once done, strain the water and set aside to chill. 6. Once the eggs have chilled, peel the shell under running water, then chop them into small pieces.7. Chop the onions, peppers, and celery into small pieces.8. Get a big mixing bowl, add in the mayo, miracle whip, relish, mustard, sugar, and seasonings, then whisk everything in well. 9. Add in the chopped vegetables and eggs, then whisk in well.10. Add in the potatoes, then fold everything in well.11. Garnish the potato salad with paprika.12. Cover it with plastic wrap, then place it in the refrigerator to chill.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 8

WORLD'S BEST POTATO SALAD



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This is the creamiest, richest potato salad you will ever try. The secret is in the homemade dressing. I get nothing but raves every time I make this.

Provided by Kaye Lynn

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Creamy Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 medium potatoes
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
6 hard-cooked eggs, diced
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
salt to taste
½ cup vinegar
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
¼ cup butter
1 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain. Cool, peel and dice. Transfer to a large bowl, and toss with the onion, celery, 1 teaspoon of salt, and hard-cooked eggs.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, whisk together 2 eggs, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Stir in the vinegar, milk, and mustard. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in the butter. Refrigerate until cool, then stir in the mayonnaise.
  • Stir the dressing into the bowl of potato salad gently until evenly coated. Chill several hours or overnight before serving for best flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 315 mg, Fat 45.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 790.1 mg, Sugar 21.2 g

WORLD'S GREATEST POTATO SALAD



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Make and share this World's Greatest Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grt61787

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 medium yukon gold potatoes
coarse salt
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
fresh ground pepper
3 celery ribs, peeled and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups finely chopped vidalia onions
3 scallions, thinly sliced
6 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped

Steps:

  • Put potatoes in a large pot of salted water; bring to a boil.
  • Cook until just tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain; let cool.
  • Stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard and dill; season with salt and pepper.
  • Peel potatoes; cut into 1 inch chunks.
  • Fold into mayonnaise mixture.
  • Fold in celery, onion, scallions and eggs (reserving some scallions for garnish).
  • Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.3, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 168.6, Sodium 347.9, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 5.8, Protein 8.2

WORLD'S BEST POTATO SALAD



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I love to try new ootato salad recipes, and this one was very different than any I've made. Recipe courtesy of Kayle Lynn and allrecipes.com. Serving size is estimated.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 medium potatoes
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
6 hard-boiled eggs, diced
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
salt, to taste
1/2 cup vinegar
5 ounces evaporated milk
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1/4 cup butter
1 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook for about 20 minutes, or until easily pierced with fork.
  • Drain, cool, peel and dice. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with the onion, celery, a teaspoon of salt, and hard-cooked eggs.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, whisk together 2 eggs, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan.
  • Stir in the vinegar, milk, and mustard. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter. Refrigerate until cool, then stir in the mayonnaise.
  • Stir the dressing into the bowl of potato salad gently until evenly coated. Chill several hours or overnight before serving for best flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.4, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 206.4, Sodium 458.7, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 14.5, Protein 11

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 :

WORLD'S BEST CREAMY POTATO SALAD



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A creamy, rich potato salad and the dressing is what makes it special. Make it your own by adding whatever you like (sweet pickle relish, Miracle Whip etc.). Adapted from a recipe on Allrecipes.com.

Provided by Marich

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 1m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 medium potatoes
1 small onion, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 teaspoon salt
6 hard-boiled eggs, diced
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
salt
1/2 cup vinegar
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 cup butter
1 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes till tender. Drain, peel and dice to desired size. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with the onion, celery, salt and eggs.
  • While potatoes are cooking, whisk together the beaten eggs, sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in the vinegar, evaporated milk and mustard. Cook over medium heat stirring until thickened (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the butter. Refrigerate until cool then stir in the mayo.
  • Gently add the dressing to the potato mixture until coated. Chill several hours or overnite.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589.2, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 285.4, Sodium 890.1, Carbohydrate 68.1, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 21.9, Protein 15

BEST CLASSIC POTATO SALAD



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Creamy, tangy, and crunchy, with a hint of spice and sweetness from pickles, this reminds me of my grandmother's potato salad served every Easter or any time we had barbecue. She always dotted it with olives for a finishing touch and a perfect briny addition. This is the best classic version of good old-fashioned, Southern-style potato salad. Not too mayonaissey with just the right amount of tang! Serve with grilled or smoked meats as the perfect side dish.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Time 2h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled
4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, or to taste
4 large eggs
1 cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup sour cream
3 tablespoons yellow mustard
5 stalks green onions, sliced (white and green parts)
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
½ cup chopped spicy sweet dill pickles (such as Wickles™), plus 2 teaspoons pickle juice
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
¼ cup sliced green olives with pimientos

Steps:

  • Cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Place in a large pot and add water to cover by 2 inches. Add 3 teaspoons salt and eggs; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 9 minutes. Remove eggs to an ice bath. Drain potatoes when fork-tender; they may need another minute or so.
  • Peel and chop eggs and set aside.
  • Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, onions, celery, dill, pickles, juice and pepper in a large bowl; stir to combine. Stir in potatoes and eggs until well blended, mashing potatoes very slightly. Check for seasoning and add up to 1 teaspoon salt if desired.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with paprika, and garnish with olives. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 71.8 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 947 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

WORLD'S BEST ROASTED POTATO SALAD !



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Roasting the potatoes and garlic in the oven gives the dish a sweeter, savory mouth watering flavor that is unmatched!

Provided by WendyWillWin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 lbs baby red potatoes
1 head garlic
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 1 tsp for drizzling on garlic
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 -3 scallions, just the green, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh dill, chopped
1 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475°F Scrub potatoes and quarter them (if you are subbing larger potatoes, cut into 1" pieces). Arrange them in a casserole dish and drizzle olive oil over them. Sprinkle cayenne pepper and 1/2 tsp coarse salt.
  • Cut off the top of the head of garlic, exposing the cloves, pour tsp of olive oil on top and wrap in foil. Place both the casserole dish and your foil-wrapped garlic in the oven side-by-side and roast for 20-30 minutes (mine were perfect at 25), tossing the potatoes half way through for even cooking. When potatoes are pierced easily by a knife and garlic is soft, they are done.
  • Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of the head into a medium bowl and mash. Add dill, scallions, sour cream, red wine vinegar and salt. Mix together sauce and add potatoes. Excellent served warm, but can also be refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.8, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 25.3, Sodium 629.2, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 5, Sugar 2, Protein 7

Tips:

  • Use waxy potatoes: Waxy potatoes hold their shape better than starchy potatoes, making them ideal for potato salad. Good options include Yukon Gold, Red Bliss, and New Potatoes.
  • Boil potatoes until tender-firm: Overcooked potatoes will become mushy in potato salad. To check for doneness, insert a fork into a potato. It should go in easily, but there should still be a slight resistance.
  • Cool potatoes before dressing: Warm potatoes will absorb more dressing and become soggy. Allow the potatoes to cool completely before adding the dressing.
  • Use a light, flavorful dressing: A mayonnaise-based dressing is a classic choice for potato salad, but there are many other options available. Try a vinaigrette, a yogurt-based dressing, or even a pesto-based dressing.
  • Add mix-ins: Mix-ins add flavor and texture to potato salad. Some popular options include celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, and cheese.
  • Chill potato salad before serving: Chilling potato salad allows the flavors to meld and the dressing to thicken. For the best results, chill the potato salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a potato salad that everyone will enjoy. Whether you prefer a classic mayonnaise-based dressing or something more unique, there's a recipe out there for you. So get creative and experiment until you find your perfect potato salad recipe.

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