Best Busy Day Microwave Potato Salad Recipes

FAST AND EASY POTATO SALAD

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Using the microwave provides a quicker version of potato salad than you'll get from boiling the potatoes. Fast, simple, easy, and delicious! Perfect for those days when you just want potato salad but can't be bothered to make it from scratch, yet don't want the garbage you get at the grocery store. Also great for people living in households where other members don't share the same potato salad enjoyment (my fiancee hates mayo). For gluten-free or lactose free version-check that the mayo used is suitable

Provided by kittyroara

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 11m

Yield 3-4 cups, 1-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 -3 medium potatoes (try to pick ones around the same size for even cooking)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 -2 tablespoon mild paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 bunch green onion, chopped
1 baby dill pickle, diced (optional)
1 tablespoon pickle juice (optional)
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced (optional)

Steps:

Cut the eyes and blemishes off the potatoes. Skin them if you prefer but I think they're delicious and they're definitely more nutritional!
Rinse the potatoes and place them in the microwave undried.
Microwave the potatoes (three at a time if you're making a double or triple recipe for the whole family or a potluck) spaced evenly apart on HIGH for THREE MINUTES.
Chop your green onions. Chop your pickle and eggs if desired.
Flip the potatoes over (careful, they're hot!) and microwave on HIGH for THREE MINUTES more.
Mix the mayo, spices, onions, and optional pickle and eggs in a medium-sized bowl.
Let the potatoes rest in the microwave for a few minutes (they will continue to cook).
Test the doneness of the potatoes with a knife or fork by piercing into the center of each one. If the knife does not go in smoothly or there is resistance, repeat the microwaving process above in increments of ONE MINUTE.
Place the cooked potatoes immediately into a bowl of cold water. Let cool for a few minutes.
Remove the potatoes and cut into bite-sized pieces (usually halves and then eights will do) - careful, they may still be hot inside.
Mix potatoes with sauce mixture, and enjoy!

COLORFUL AND EASY POTATO SALAD

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The use of the microwave to cook the potatoes is not only speedy but saves energy. This was my experiment, and we liked it a lot. Serve warm or chilled.

Provided by ROSEP47

Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes No Mayo

Time 39m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ cup bottled Caesar salad dressing
2 carrots, coarsely grated
6 green onions, sliced
1 Hatch chile pepper, seeded and diced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Place potatoes in a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole dish. Microwave on high, stirring halfway through, until tender, about 9 minutes. Drain any liquid that may have accumulated.
Mix Caesar dressing, carrots, green onions, Hatch chile pepper, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Stir in potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.8 calories, Carbohydrate 54.7 g, Cholesterol 7.1 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 436 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

EASY MICROWAVE POTATO SALAD

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Make and share this Easy Microwave Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pesce_gurl

Categories Potato

Time 38m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

7 cups cubed red potatoes
1/3 cup cold water
3/4 cup Miracle Whip
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded swiss cheese
1/2 cup sliced green onion (optional)
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place potatoes and water in 3-qt microwave-safe casserole; cover.
Microwave on HIGH 16-18 minutes or until tender, stirring after 9 minutes. Drain.
Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.4, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 42.6, Sodium 147.4, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 5.5

SUPER QUICK POTATO SALAD

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I wanted to make some potato salad, but didn't want to heat up the kitchen boiling potatoes. Yea for Microwaves!!! Easiest and fastest Potato Salad ever. And good to boot! Make it Sour/Dill or Sweet/ Relish.

Provided by Pam Ellingson

Categories Potato Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

5 small yukon gold potatoes about 2-3 inches in diameter
1 stick celery, chopped 1/4 inch pieces
7-15 slice dill pickle chopped or dill relish to taste or chopped sweet pickles, or sweet pickle relish to taste
1/2 to 1 Tbsp yellow mustard or stone ground / dijon if you prefer
2-4 Tbsp finely chopped sweet onion
1 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 (+) c mayonnaise or miracle whip (depending on whether you are making dill or sweet)
salt and pepper to taste.
i like to add a little finely chopped dill weed to my dill potato salad.

Steps:

1. Microwave potatoes on high for about 3 minutes, check to see if they are tender by squeezing lightly. If they yield to pressure but don't feel quite tender, turn them over and rotate position and microwave in 30 second increments until just done but NOT soft and mushy. Remember they continue to cook for a while as they sit. Let cool on countertop while chopping other items. They may still be warm when you peel them, and that's ok.
2. Chop celery, pickle, and onion. Place in medium bowl. Add mustard, vinegar and 1/2 c dressing of your choice, mix well. (if it is too sharp from the vinegar, add a pinch or two of sugar)
3. Peel and chop potatoes into about 1/2- 3/4 inch dice, add to dressing/veggie mixture, season with pepper and salt, mix together lightly but thoroughly, adding extra mayo/Miracle Whip if needed.
4. Serve warm, or refrigerate and serve cold.