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ByLinnea Zielinski

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Your guests will be begging for your recipe when you set out these potato salads. They’re side dishes that are sure to outshine even the hot dogs and burgers at your next cookout.

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  1. Potato Salad Recipes

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    Whether you prefer vinegar-based or potato salad with mayo, sprinkled with fresh herbs or studded with crispy bacon, we have the perfect potato salad for you.

  2. Potato Salad Recipes Grilled Everything Bagel Seasoning

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    Grilled Potato Salad with Everything Bagel Seasoning: Garlic powder, onion powder, and sesame seeds make this a bold reinvention of the classic potato salad that your guests won't be able to stop talking about. Get the recipe from No Spoon Necessary.

  3. Potato Salad Recipes Fully Loaded

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    Fully Loaded Potato Salad: Say hello to one of the most indulgent and delicious potato salad recipes you'll ever stumble across--and get ready for the requests for you to share the recipe with friends. Get the recipe from Family Fresh Meals.

  4. Potato Salad Recipes Salt Vinegar

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    Salt and Vinegar Potato Salad: Conjure the addictive taste of those classic potato chips in a summer side dish that slashes the fat--so you can scoop up a healthy helping guilt-free, of course! Get the recipe from She Likes Food.

  5. Potato Salad Recipes Easy Tex Mex

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    Tex Mex Potato Salad: Dish it up as a straight-up cookout side or serve it alongside tortilla chips. Either way, your guests will devour the entire container in the blink of an eye. Get the recipe from Jo Cooks.

  6. Potato Salad Recipes Jalapeno Popper

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    Jalapeno Popper Potato Salad: Straight-up spuds can be a little bland, which is why infusing them with all the punched-up flavors of jalapeno poppers is such a genius idea that we're itching to try. Get the recipe from Spicy Southern Kitchen.

  7. Potato Salad Recipes Blt

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    BLT Potato Salad: Using small heirloom tomatoes and simply cutting them in half keep this summer side dish chunky and satisfying, just the way we like it--although the bacon addition isn't a bad touch, either. Get the recipe from Heather Christo.

  8. Potato Salad Recipes Garlic Herb

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    Garlic and Herb Potato Salad: When your herbs complement your main ingredient as well as garlic does with spuds in this salad, you don't need to get fancy or spend hours in the kitchen. Get the recipe from Cooking Classy.

  9. Potato Salad Recipes New Sour Cream Dill

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    New Potato Salad with Sour Cream and Dill: Pro tip: Get the same great creaminess and tanginess without all the fat and calories by using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. Get the recipe from Simply Recipes.

  10. Potato Salad Recipes Asparagus

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    Potato and Asparagus Salad: Pickled radishes add pops of zing to this already flavorful salad, and the creamy dill dressing keeps the vinegar flavor in check so that all the tastes are balanced and beautiful. Get the recipe from The Green Life.

  11. Potato Salad Recipes Roasted Vegetable

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    Roasted Potato Vegetable Salad: The bold flavors of the Southwest shine in this toothsome combination of potato salad and veggies, including irresistibly charred peppers and corn. Get the recipe from Aberdeen's Kitchen.

  12. Potato Salad Recipes Tuna

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    Potato Salad with Tuna: There's no need to worry about overdoing it with this combo of potato and tuna salad. The lean fish is packed with filling protein so you feel satisfied after one serving. Get the recipe from Julia's Album.

  13. Potato Salad Recipes Italian Roasted Garlic Parmesan

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    Italian Roasted Garlic & Parmesan Potatoes: This potato salad doesn't feature any other veggies because you don't need them. Rich roasted garlic and nutty Parm pack enough flavor to make the spuds sing solo. Get the recipe from Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice.

  14. Potato Salad Recipes Middle Eastern Spicy

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    Middle Eastern Spicy Potato Salad:Potatoes are the perfect canvas for flavor, so why stick plain Jane ingredients like mayo? Take your taste buds traveling with this recipe that conjures the Middle East. Get the recipe from The Mediterranean Dish.

  15. Potato Salad Recipes Ritz Carlton

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    The Ritz Carlton Potato Salad: Straight from a cooking class at the Ritz Carlton, this potato salad recipe is--unsurprisingly--rich, zesty, and incapable of disappointing. Get the recipe from Plain Chicken.

  16. Potato Salad Recipes Sweet Bacon

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    Sweet Potato Salad with Bacon: These slightly sweet spuds pair so well with smoky bacon that you'll want to pile your plate high before most of your guests arrive--because it will go fast! Get the recipe from Well Plated by Erin.

  17. Potato Salad Recipes German

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    German Potato Salad: Vinegar and mustard team up to bring this bacon-laden potato salad a tang that's necessary to make each bite feel balanced instead of rich and overpowering. Get the recipe from Budget Bytes.

  18. Potato Salad Recipes Bacon Caramelized Onion

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    Roasted Potato Salad with Bacon, Caramelized Onions, and Vinaigrette: Sweet and smoky and very slightly spicy, this side dish will wow you and your taste buds before convincing you to come back for more. Get the recipe from The Cozy Apron.

  19. Potato Salad Recipes Texas Style

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    Texas Style New Potato Salad: Red wine vinegar, cumin, and crispy bacon team up to make this one side dish you'll still be thinking about when you leave the barbecue. Get the recipe from She Wears Many Hats.

  20. Potato Salad Recipes Bacon Sriracha

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    Bacon Sriracha Potato Salad: This potato salad might be hip and trendy for packing bacon and Sriracha into each and every bite, but it's OK if you just think of it as delicious. Get the recipe from Peas and Crayons.

  21. Potato Salad Recipes Rustic Italian

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    Rustic Italian Potato Salad: Sometimes the best recipes are the ones that have been around forever; this recipe is no-mess, no-fuss, but the delicious results speak for themselves. Get the recipe from The Complete Savorist.

  22. Potato Salad Recipes Bacon Egg

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    Potato Salad with Bacon and Egg: This chunky cookout side has plenty going for it: protein from the egg, richness from the bacon, and of course heartiness to keep you full from the spuds. Get the recipe from Noshtastic.

  23. Potato Salad Recipes Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

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    Potato Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette: There are no veggies complicating this side dish, just eggs, spuds, and a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce that ties the whole thing together. Get the recipe from Chew Out Loud.

  24. Potato Salad Recipes Green Beans Asparagus

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    Potato Salad with Green Beans and Asparagus: We're betting you never thought to put asparagus in your potato salad, but once you try the tender but slightly toothsome veg in the dish, you won't go back. Get the recipe from Green Valley Kitchen.

  25. Potato Salad Recipes Mexican Avocado Dressing

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    Mexican Sweet Potato Salad with Avocado Dressing: Instead of playing second fiddle to the other dishes at the potluck, this one packs real flavor that stands up and demands your full attention. Get the recipe from Food, Faith, Fitness.

  26. Potato Salad Recipes Herbed Red

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    Herbed Red Potato Salad: No mayo doesn't mean no flavor when it comes to this fresh and herb-packed potato salad. Green onion, garlic, and Dijon step up to make sure you remember each bite of this savory side. Get the recipe from Cookie + Kate.

  27. Potato Salad Recipes Barbecue Bacon Blue Cheese

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    Barbecue, Bacon, and Blue Cheese Potato Salad: This hearty, satisfying side could very well be its own entree with drool-worthy ingredients like bacon and blue cheese taking center stage. Get the recipe from Climbing Grier Mountain.

  28. Potato Salad Recipes German Kitsch

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    German Potato Salad: Love your barbecue with a thick and creamy sauce? Balance out your cookout with this fresh side dish that ditches the mayo in favor of tangy mustard and vinegar. Get the recipe from Kitschen Cat.

  29. Potato Salad Recipes Best Basic

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    The Best Potato Salad Ever: Big chunks of hard-boiled egg and potato and just the right ratio of creamy sauce to chopped ingredients makes this the go-to recipe you need on-hand for all cookouts and potlucks. Get the recipe from Foodie Crush.

  30. Potato Salad Recipes Lemony Roasted

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    Lemony Roasted Potato Salad: This recipe doesn't skimp on the classic potato salad creamy dressing, but plenty of lemon lightens the feel--so you can go back for seconds without feeling stuffed! Get the recipe from Bev Cooks.

  31. Potato Salad Recipes Avocado

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    Avocado Potato Salad: Make your side dish even creamier by adding luscious avocado cubes to the classic Yukon gold potato salad. Fresh cilantro gives it a guacamole-like spin. Get the recipe from Gimme Some Oven.

  32. Potato Salad Recipes Texas

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    Texas Potato Salad: Everything's bigger and bolder in Texas, and they definitely know how to do barbecue, so you can trust that a side dish from down South will be well worth your time, too. Get the recipe from Vanilla and Bean.

  33. Potato Salad Recipes Grilled Black Garlic Vinaigrette

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    Grilled Potato Salad with Black Garlic Vinaigrette: Black garlic is stronger than its lighter cousin with a deep flavor, making it perfect to star as the main spice in this simple potato salad. Get the recipe from Feasting at Home.

  34. Potato Salad Recipes Chimichurri

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    Chimichurri Potato Salad: Use this Argentinean sauce--laden with parsley, garlic, and red pepper flakes--when you're pairing your side dish with a meat. They're a natural pairing. Get the recipe from Salt & Lavender.

  35. Potato Salad Recipes German

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    German Potato Salad: The combination of punchy vinegar, grainy mustard, and rich bacon in this cookout side dish is one you'll keep coming back for forkful after forkful. Get the recipe from Foodie Crush.

  36. Potato Salad Recipes Red White Blue

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    Red, White, and Blue Potato Salad: You don't have to whip up 4th of July desserts to have something fun and festive on the table; this easy dish uses the natural color from potatoes to celebrate. Get the recipe from Heather Christo.

  37. Potato Salad Recipes Roasted Pesto Bacon

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    Roasted Pesto Bacon Potatoes: This recipe may call for hot potatoes, but we suggest popping the whole thing in the fridge to let the flavors meld and transform it into a seriously tasty potato salad. Get the recipe from Carlsbad Cravings.

  38. Potato Salad Recipes Middle Eastern

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    Middle Eastern Potato Salad: There's no reason to avoid the potato salad if you're not the biggest fan of mayo; just whip up this fresh and flavorful alternative that doesn't shy away from spice. Get the recipe from Floating Kitchen.

  39. Potato Salad Recipes Bacon

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    Bacon Potato Salad: Smoked paprika gives the dressing in this potato salad a nice smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with the healthy helping of chopped bacon mixed in. Get the recipe from Salt & Lavender.

  40. Potato Salad Recipes Jacks

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    Jack's Potato Salad: This blogger is flooded with requests for her recipe every time she brings this one to a potluck or cookout--and that's the true test of a crowd-pleasing recipe! Get the recipe from A Family Feast.

  41. Potato Salad Recipes Loaded Baked

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    Loaded Baked Potato Salad: All those luscious toppings you love get mixed into this potato salad so you don't have to pick between the two classic side dishes. Get the recipe from Foodie Crush.

  42. Potato Salad Recipes Roasted Mustardy Old Bay Dressing

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    Roasted Potato Salad with Mustardy Old Bay Dressing: Although potato salad pops up at a lot of barbecues, it's also a great side dish for clam bakes, like this one spiked with the classic seafood seasoning. Get the recipe from With Food + Love.

  43. Potato Salad Recipes Bacon Ranch

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    Bacon Ranch Potato Salad: If you're someone that loves dipping your fries in ranch sauce instead of ketchup, this is the potato salad that you've been waiting all these years for. Get the recipe from The Recipe Critic.

  44. Potato Salad Recipes Brown Butter Apple Cider

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    Brown Butter Apple Cider Potato Salad: When browned in a pan, butter takes on a deliciously deep nuttiness that you'll love as a twist in this classic side. Apple cider cuts through the richness just enough to balance each bite. Get the recipe from Wicked Spatula.

  45. Potato Salad Recipes French Onion

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    French Onion Potato Salad: French onion dip seasoning and Greek yogurt team up to cover these spuds with serious flavor that you'll want seconds of. Take it over the top by mixing in crushed potato chips! Get the recipe from A Dash of Sanity.

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FAQs

How much potato salad per person for catering? ›

As a rule of thumb, use one fist sized potato for each person. When you add the onions, eggs, mayo and anything else you enjoy, it comes out to about one and a half scoops per person per serving…just right!

What is the maximum number of days potato salad may be kept? ›

Blame it on the bad bacteria that grow rapidly when food remains in the danger zone between 40°F and 140°F for more than two hours. This means that potato salad made without mayo isn't exempt from these time and temp guidelines. Bottom Line: When stored safely, fresh potato salad should keep for up to five days.

Why shouldn t you leave the potato salad out after a picnic? ›

Temperature and time- this one is often a likely culprit of creating a bad situation at your picnic. Leaving your salad or any food in the temperature danger zone for more than two hours is an invitation for bacteria. If the temperature is above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, that time is cut to one hour.

What should potato salad be held at? ›

To assure the safety of your potato salad, it should be maintained at a temperature of between 32 and 40 degrees F. and not be left out of refrigeration for more than 2 hours if indoors.

What not to do when making potato salad? ›

Not Getting The Cook Time Right

If you overcook them, the result is a mushy, grainy mess. And if you undercook them, you end up with crunchy (not in a good way) potatoes. It's a delicate balance to achieve soft, tender potatoes for that just-right potato salad texture.

How many people will 5 lbs of potato salad feed? ›

This big recipe is plenty for feeding 15 or so hungry family members and friends.

What goes bad first in potato salad? ›

But the truth is, mayonnaise isn't your main concern when it comes to spoilage. The actual culprit is the potatoes. Yes, it's true! The humble, reliable potato is a hotbed for bacterial growth if improperly stored after cooking.

Can I eat 7 day old potato salad? ›

Just like regular potato salad you have up to five days to consume it, if stored properly. Is it safe to eat week-old potato salad? The USDA doesn't recommend consuming potato salad that's more than five days old.

Is it OK to make potato salad 2 days ahead? ›

You can make the Potato salad 1 or 2 days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. I often make my potato salad the night before serving for best results. Store the bacon separately or cook it up right before you serve to keep it crispy.

Why don't you peel potatoes for potato salad? ›

There's no reason at all, so my advice is to leave the skins on. The skin on a potato adds a nice texture and flavor to the potato salad and it's also the healthiest part.

What causes food poisoning in potato salad? ›

But more than that, potato salad is usually made with mayonnaise or oil. They give potato salad a breeding ground for foodborne toxins such as salmonella or listeria when the correct temperature is not maintained.

Does potato salad have to cool before refrigerating? ›

Resist the urge to move your food items into cold storage until they've dropped to 70°F. Pre-cooling first (before placing in the cooler) will prevent your fridge from warming, potentially spoiling everything else. With your food items now at 70°F, it's time to move it into the fridge.

Should potato salad be served cold or room temperature? ›

It depends on the salad. Potato salad with mayo dressing should always be served cold. Salad with oil dressing can be served hot or cold, according to the recipe. But cold potato salad offers an additional benefit: more resistant starch, which doesn't get digested and add to your calorie count.

How do you not overcook potatoes for potato salad? ›

Cut the potatoes into similar-sized cubes or slices so the same cooking time works for all. The smaller you cut them, the higher the risk of overcooking them, so keep an eye on them and drain them when they're just tender. How long you boil them depends on how big you cut them.

How do you fix bland potato salad? ›

Solution: Brighten Up Your Seasonings

A squeeze of lemon never hurt, either. If you have fresh herbs or scallion greens around, chop and toss them into the potato salad for some additional crunch and call it a green goddess potato salad.

How many people does 3 lbs of potato salad feed? ›

First we should solve how many pounds of potato salad it takes to feed one person. In this case we know 3 pounds feeds 10 people.

How many potatoes do I need to feed 50 people? ›

How Much Food to Serve at a Party
FOODSERVE 25SERVE 50
Meats
Peas (fresh)12 pounds25 pounds
Potatoes9 pounds18 pounds
Potato salad3 quarts1–1/2 gallons
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How much salad do I need for 50 guests? ›

How much salad should I make for a crowd? Aim for about 1 cup of salad per person.

How much salad do I need for 100 guests? ›

When preparing a tossed salad for a large group of people, the rule is 3 ounces per person, according to the Seattle Times, so 300 ounces of salad would be needed to serve 100 people.

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