The summer season brings plenty of opportunities to enjoy some of your favorite warm-weather foods and drinks, including grilled burgers, hot dogs, watermelon, ribs, margaritas, and of course, creamy potato salad. From beach days and picnics to holiday barbecues, here are some great easy potato salad recipes to try.
There are many variations on potato salad, such as German potato salad, which uses a vinegar-based dressing instead of mayonnaise. But the classic potato salad usually consists of potatoes, mayonnaise, boiled eggs, salt, pepper, celery, onion, and relish. The recipes on this list range from the traditional to more unique twists, like using olive oil and pesto instead of mayonnaise or making your own mustard-based vinaigrette.
If you’re planning a barbecue this summer, treat yourself and your guests to one of these amazing potato salad recipes, and check out our list of the 23 best hot dog toppings for even more ideas for your next barbecue or BBQ.
1. The healthiest potato salad
This classic potato salad recipe is perfect for anyone trying their hand at cooking this summer. The ingredients list is pretty simple and it’s easy to make. It calls for half a cup of mayonnaise, but if you want to make it healthier you could use plain Greek yogurt instead.
Get a healthy potato salad recipe.
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2. Greek Potato Salad
This recipe is similar to your favorite potato salad from your childhood, but with even more flavor. Ingredients like Greek dressing, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives take this summer side dish to the next level and are sure to impress everyone who tries it.
Get the recipe from Foodie Crush.
3. The best potato salad
Gimme Some Oven claims this is the best potato salad recipe ever, and we honestly can see why: The combination of traditional potato salad ingredients and toppings like Old Bay seasoning and fresh chives will satisfy your cravings and leave you coming back for more.
Get the recipe from Gimme Some Oven.
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4. Mom’s Creamy Potato Salad
Whatever variety you make, your potato salad should be creamy and tangy. This Mom’s Creamy Potato Salad recipe meets that criteria, combining mayonnaise and sour cream for an extra creamy texture. You can of course use full-fat sour cream for the best texture, but if you’re looking to cut down on the calories a bit, try a reduced-fat sour cream instead.
Get the recipe from The View From Great Island.
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5. Pesto potato salad
Half-Baked Harvest’s Pesto Potato Salad isn’t quite the potato salad you remember from your childhood summers, but once you try this recipe made with potatoes, fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and eggs, you’ll be bringing it to every summer get-together.
Get the recipe from Half-Baked Harvest.
6. German potato salad
Potato salad without mayonnaise. This German recipe uses mustard, vinegar, olive oil and delicious pancetta to create a quick, easy and crowd-pleasing dish to bring to any party. Since this is not a traditional potato salad, What’s Gaby Cooking suggests pairing it with a delicious grilled steak or chicken.
Get the recipe from What’s Gaby Cooking.
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7. Avocado potato salad
What’s creamier than a traditional mayonnaise-based potato salad? Here’s a recipe for potato salad with mayonnaise and two delicious avocados. Not only will you and your guests enjoy the creamy, tangy goodness of this dish, you’ll also get some heart-healthy fats in your diet.
Get the recipe from Gimme Some Oven.
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8. Loaded Baked Potato Salad
Loaded Baked Potatoes are delicious and comforting. But the only thing better than one loaded potato is a bowl full of loaded potatoes. Stuffed with bacon, potatoes, sour cream, chives, and cheese, you can impress your barbecue guests and enjoy your favorite comfort foods at the same time.
Get the recipe from Foodie Crush.
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9. Cheddar Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
Ranch dressing goes well with almost anything, making this Cheddar Bacon Ranch Potato Salad recipe the perfect side dish for any social gathering. Not only is this dish super delicious, but it also has a shorter ingredient list than other recipes, making it perfect for novice cooks or those who don’t want to spend a ton of money to make a fancy potato salad.
Get the recipe from Cooking Classy.
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10. Simple French Potato Salad
This French potato salad recipe uses an herb-flavored vinaigrette instead of the traditional mayonnaise-based dressing, saving you some extra calories, but neither you nor your party guests will notice because this dish is totally indulgent.
Get the recipe from The Minimalist Baker.
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