10 Best Potato Salad Recipes

June 1, 2011

Potato Salad

Summer is upon us and with it, picnics, cookouts and BBQs. What is the quintessential accompaniment? The one and only potato salad. Perfect for traveling, easy to prepare, and ultimately customizable, potato salad can be a wonder food. Conjuring up an image of the sometimes-slippery mayo-based mess of parboiled potatoes, hardboiled eggs and celery? These 10 recipes will change your mind about this classic American sidedish!

Tarragon Potato Salad
This picnic favorite gets a sophisticated makeover with the addition of tarragon - yum!

Hot German Potato Salad
No mayo involved! Served warm with bacon, green onions and a sweet-n-tangy mustard sauce, this will your next family favorite.

Japanese Potato Salad
With fresh cucumber, rice vinegar and Japanese mayo, this Asian-inspired salad may be just the twist you're looking for.

Grilled Baby Potato and Broccolini Picnic Salad
Another amazing vegan/mayo-free salad with heart-healthy broccolini, garlic oil and fresh tomatoes - the simple tastes of summer.

Cilantro & Red Potato Salad
Asian-inspired flavors make for potato salad with a serious kick.

Warm Potato, Fennel and Onion Salad
Quick and easy, this grown-up potato salad is definitely different with a Dijon mustard-balsamic dressing and is perfect year-round.

Curried Potato Salad With a tangy-tomato based Tikka Masala dressing, this is not your mama's potato salad! Try it alongside chicken skewers and pita bread.

Asparagus and Roasted Potato Salad
Way better than par-boiling, roasted potatoes make for crispier edges and better overall texture. Mayo-free/vegan, perfect for any education.

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
With cilantro, bell peppers and pineapple chunks, this tropically inspired potato salad is a refreshing break from the ordinary.

Creamy Horseradish Potato Salad
With some serious spice, this creamy salad uses mostly Greek yogurt instead of mayo for an extra tangy taste.

 

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Comments

Lois Carter Fay's picture

Thank you. I plan to try some of these, starting with the tarragon potato salad. I love tarragon.

~Lois
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easygovgrants 's picture

It is refreshing to see honest and open opinion on this subject. I enjoyed reading your article.