Best Tried And True Potato Salad Recipes

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POTATO SALAD



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This classic, creamy salad is a go-with-everything summer side that is sure to satisfy at any gathering.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Salt and pepper
3 pounds (8 to 10) medium red potatoes, scrubbed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons juice
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring potatoes to a boil in salted water over high. Reduce to a simmer and cook until tender when pierced with a knife, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and let cool completely. Cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
  • In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon zest and juice, and chives. Add potatoes and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. To store, cover and refrigerate up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD



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This is potato salad the old-fashioned way, with eggs, celery and relish. It's really good to serve with chili.

Provided by jewellkay

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 potatoes
3 eggs
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup sweet pickle relish
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon celery salt
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool, peel and chop.
  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, celery, onion, relish, garlic salt, celery salt, mustard, pepper and mayonnaise. Mix together well and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 72.4 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 334.7 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

TRIED AND TRUE POTATO SALAD



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I've had many different and tasty potato salads, but I always come back to this one. While it is creamy enough, the vinegar gives it a nice tang that I really like. This is real comfort food to me!

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup light mayonnaise
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
4 cups , cooked peeled, and cubed Russet potatoes (I steam them in the microwave)
2 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped

Steps:

  • In the bottom of large serving bowl, whisk together vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar, and mayonnaise until well combined.
  • Add in celery, onion, potatoes, and eggs. Stir to combine well.
  • Refrigerate until serving time. (The longer it chills, the better the flavors develop.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.5, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 57.1, Sodium 701.2, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2.6, Protein 2

FRENCH POTATO SALAD



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Here's an easy-to-make potato salad that features a fresh, zippy tarragon dressing instead of the traditional mayonnaise. This is one of my husband's favorite recipes. I like to bring along a large bowlful for picnics, potlucks and backyard barbecues.-Cheryl Ruhr, Brookfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds potatoes, peeled, cooked and sliced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 1 to 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
2 tablespoons minced chives
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss potatoes and onion. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, tarragon, chives, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over potato mixture and gently toss to coat. Let stand 1 hour. Serve at room temperature.

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