Easy-to-Make Potato Salad Recipes

Easy-to-Make Potato Salad Recipes

Potato salad is summer’s essential side dish and we’re sharing 10 easy-to-make potato salad recipes to satisfy anyone’s taste buds. Whether you’re a classic creamy potato salad fan, prefer a mayonnaise-free recipe, or want a version packed with herbs or seasonings, these potato salad recipes will elevate a summer barbecue. Simple and satisfying, potato salad is great as a grilled dinner side dish, serving at a backyard cookout, or packing a container for a picnic.

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Mama’s Old-Fashioned Potato Salad – Dee Dee’s

“This is the way my mother and my grandmother always made their potato salad. A really nice side dish to go with BBQ! Not bad with fried chicken or for holiday meals either. I’m sure this basic recipe has been around forever. It’s tried and true in our household and the only way our family eats potato salad.” – Diane
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No Mayo Potato Salad

“This has been in my family for years. It is a hit when I take it to picnics. You can use any combination of oils or vinegar. I have used olive oil and red wine vinegar. I have an aunt who will put leftover cooked bacon, ham, or pepperoni in this, as well. If you want more dressing, remember to use equal parts oil to vinegar.” – Cindy
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Loaded Potato Salad

“I love potato salad. My ex-husband used to make the best. I couldn’t copy his, but adapted this one adding lots of veggies. Be free to add or change veggies to what’s in season.” – theresa
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Jan’s Easy Sweet Potato Salad

“I love this recipe. It tastes good, and it is easy to make. It is sweet, like Amish potato salad.” – Janice
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Blue Ribbon Red Potato Salad

“I came across a red potato salad recipe about 8 years ago. Since that time, I messed with it until I found what I think is the most delicious potato salad ever made. My family loves it, and I hope yours will too.” – Teal
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Herbed Potato Salad

“A wonderful, fresh-tasting potato salad using the fresh herbs from your garden. Any fresh herbs can be substituted in this creamy salad.” – Carolyn
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Cajun Potato Salad

“This Cajun Potato Salad is full of spice and isn’t just sprinkled with Cajun seasoning.” – Debbie
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Middle Eastern Style Potato Salad

“I was inspired by a recipe I read somewhere in the far distant past to create this. It’s easy to make. A twist on an old favorite.” – Kathy
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Eggless Potato Salad

“My mom started making this when my sister and I were kids for every potluck dinner we went to, and people loved it. It’s great for people allergic to eggs.” – Misty
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French Potato Salad

“A simple French style potato salad in a Dijon mustard vinaigrette with plenty of fresh herbs!” – Kevin