Best Great Grandmother Irenes Red Potato Salad Recipes

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RED POTATO SALAD



Red Potato Salad image

Small red potatoes are perfect for this comforting, make-ahead red potato salad. They're easy to cook and add a vibrant color to the classic summer side dish.

Categories     comfort food     side dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lb. small red potatoes
2/3 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. sour cream
2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/4 c. chopped dill
6 slices cooked bacon, chopped

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Season with salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes, then let cool slightly and cut in half or quarters (depending on the size of the potatoes). Let cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk to combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the celery, dill, and cooled potatoes to the bowl with the dressing. Stir gently to combine. Top with crispy bacon right before serving.

GRANDMA'S CREAMY POTATO SALAD



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This potato salad is just like Grandma's.

Provided by Frank David

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ pounds red potatoes, peeled
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 teaspoon paprika, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let cool enough to handle, 10 to 15 minutes. Cut into cubes.
  • Mix mayonnaise, celery, onion, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add potatoes and mix to combine. Stir in eggs and sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 162.2 mg, Fat 47.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 794.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

EASY CREAMY DILL POTATO SALAD



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Be sure to cook your red potatoes until they are easily pierced with a fork and the skin begins to pull away from the potato. This will ensure the potatoes are soft enough to smash, adding to the creaminess of the salad.

Provided by Heidi

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pound small red potatoes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 cup red onion (, chopped)
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 cup light sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped dill fresh dil (, divided)

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a large pot of salted water and boil them for 20 to 30 minutes, or until they easily slide off the tines of a fork and the skins begin to break away from the white potato if cut.
  • Drain the potatoes, then cut into halves and then into quarters and place in a large bowl Use a large whisk, fork or potato masher to gently smash the potatoes into irregular chunks, but not too fine. Drizzle the warm potatoes with the vinegar.
  • Mix the mayonnaise with the sour cream or Greek yogurt in a small bowl with the garlic salt, freshly ground black pepper and half of the fresh chopped dill. Add the sauce to the potato mixture with the chopped onions and the remaining dill, and stir gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours or overnight.

GREAT GRANDMOTHER IRENE'S RED POTATO SALAD



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A twist on boring, old potato salad!

Provided by Meg Smith

Categories     Potato Salads

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

10-15 red potatoes
1 lb bacon
6 hard boiled eggs
1 1/2 c miracle whip
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
1 Tbsp fresh basil
1 Tbsp fresh parsley
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Cut red potatoes into bite sized pieces and boil 20-30 minutes. (Until soft) Cook bacon to liking and tear into bite sized pieces after cooled. (Set aside)
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine miracle whip, mustard, basil, parsley, salt and pepper. Drain red potatoes and add to miracle whip mixture. Add bacon and eggs to mixture. MIX WELL coating potatoes in mixture. Yummy warm or chill and serve cold.

GRANDMA'S POTATO SALAD



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Our Fourth of July feast wouldn't be complete without this chilled old-fashioned potato salad. It's my grandma's treasured recipe. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 pounds medium red potatoes
Water
DRESSING:
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup Miracle Whip
SALAD:
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
Paprika

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a stockpot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain. When cool enough to handle, peel and slice potatoes; cool completely., For the dressing, in the top of a double boiler or metal bowl over barely simmering water, heat 1 cup water, butter and vinegar until butter is melted. In a small bowl, beat eggs; add sugar and cornstarch. Add to butter mixture; cook and stir until thickened, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely. , In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Stir Miracle Whip into cooled dressing mixture; fold in whipped cream. Stir in onion, green onions, salt and pepper. Add potatoes; toss lightly to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled., To serve, top with hard-boiled eggs; sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

RED POTATO SALAD



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This pretty red potato salad has great flavor. Goes well with a summer barbeque, or anytime! For a tangy twist, try using plain fat-free yogurt in place of some or all of the sour cream. Garnish with additional sliced hard-boiled eggs, if desired.

Provided by Michelle Ramey

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 3h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 pounds red potatoes, cut into chunks
1 cup low-fat sour cream
½ cup light mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon white vinegar
4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 dill pickle, chopped
⅓ celery stalk, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 dash hot sauce
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash onion salt
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, eggs, pickle, celery, green onions, and hot sauce. Season with dill, garlic powder, onion salt, salt, and pepper. Pour over the potatoes, and gently toss to coat. Chill at least 3 hours in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 78.5 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 249.1 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

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