18 potato salad recipes that get more love than the main dish
Potato salad doesn’t have to be the same every time. These 18 recipes mix things up with different add-ins, dressings, and styles. Some are classic, some are a little unexpected, and all of them are easy to bring along or make ahead.
Loaded Potato Salad
This loaded potato salad has Yukon golds, crispy bacon, cheese, and a creamy seasoned dressing that brings it all together. It’s the kind of side dish that steals the spotlight at any cookout or picnic. Get the recipe: Loaded Potato Salad
Healthy Dill Potato Salad
This healthy dill potato salad skips the eggs and brings major BBQ energy with a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. It’s light, easy to make, and basically made for summer cookouts. Get the recipe: Healthy Dill Potato Salad
Dill and Dijon Potato Salad
Looking for a refreshing twist on traditional potato salad? Try this dill and Dijon potato salad! It’s packed with zesty flavor and perfect for any occasion. Get the recipe: Dill and Dijon Potato Salad
Potato Salad with Asparagus
This easy potato salad with asparagus is basically spring in a bowl, with baby potatoes and crisp asparagus at their peak. Tossed in a simple mustard lemon vinaigrette, it’s the kind of salad you’ll make on repeat. Get the recipe: Potato Salad with Asparagus
Spring Onion Potato Salad
This spring onion potato salad is a tasty side dish that mixes the crispness of fresh spring onions with the creamy goodness of tender potatoes. Fresh herbs infuse every bite with flavor. Get the recipe: Spring Onion Potato Salad
Southern Potato Salad
This Southern potato salad is the cookout classic, creamy and tangy with potatoes, eggs, pickles, celery, and green onions. It’s the kind of side that always disappears first. Get the recipe: Southern Potato Salad
Kimchi Potato Salad
Kimchi meets creamy potato salad in this bold, 20-minute side dish that brings the heat and the tang. It’s a fun fusion twist that’ll definitely surprise (and impress) your guests. Get the recipe: Kimchi Potato Salad
Grilled Potato Salad with Sour Cream Dressing
Grilled potato salad is an old favorite with a twist. Cooking the potatoes on a grill adds smoky flavor, and the creamy dressing takes it to a new level. If you aren’t a fan of classic potato salad, try this no mayo version. Get the recipe: Grilled Potato Salad with Sour Cream Dressing
Mediterranean Potato Salad
This Mediterranean potato salad is fresh, colorful, and made for warm-weather lunches. It’s a tasty mix loaded with vegetables and topped with a creamy vegan dressing. Get the recipe: Mediterranean Potato Salad
Curry Cauliflower Potato Salad with Greek Yogurt
This easy, creamy Curry Cauliflower Potato Salad is a healthier, no-mayo twist on the classic side dish. Roasted cauliflower and potatoes tossed in curry, garlic, and Greek yogurt dressing with chickpeas and spring onions. Get the recipe: Curry Cauliflower Potato Salad with Greek Yogurt
Greek Potato Salad With No Mayo
A quick and easy potato salad recipe with no mayo. So refreshing and light. Serve it as a side dish with your main or as a light meal. Get the recipe: Greek Potato Salad With No Mayo
Potato and Onion Salad
This potato and onion salad is a no-mayo, boiled, mustard, cold version of the classic side dish. It’s perfect for those who want a lighter take on a traditional favorite. Get the recipe: Potato and Onion Salad
Creamy Dill Potato Salad Recipe
Have a summer-perfect side dish with this creamy dill potato salad recipe. It’s a creamy and tangy side dish that’s great for pairing with grilled, fried, or even roasted dishes. Get the recipe: Creamy Dill Potato Salad Recipe
Potato Salad With Lemon and Herb Mayo
This potato salad with lemon and herb mayo is tangy, creamy, and herbaceous. Everything comes together in one large bowl (including the creamy base), and the potatoes are perfectly fork-tender. Get the recipe: Potato Salad With Lemon and Herb Mayo
Herbed Potato Salad Recipe
This is a no-mayonnaise potato salad recipe with a refreshing lemon and herb dressing. It is perfect for a lunch picnic or potluck. Get the recipe: Herbed Potato Salad Recipe
Harissa Potato Salad
Two types of potatoes, broccoli and eggplant, roasted to perfection and paired with a smoky and spicy harissa sauce. A harissa potato salad that will elevate your bland dinner side dish to an all-new level! Get the recipe: Harissa Potato Salad
Tuna Potato Salad With Dill Buttermilk Dressing
This tuna potato salad is a complete meal that’s perfect for lunch or a light dinner. It combines baby potatoes, green beans, tuna, radishes and red onion all tossed in a delicious dill buttermilk dressing. Get the recipe: Tuna Potato Salad With Dill Buttermilk Dressing
Easy Potato Salad
This creamy and easy potato salad hits the spot and works with pretty much any meal. Make it ahead and you’re set for lunch, dinner, or whatever’s happening at the holiday weekend barbecue. Get the recipe: Easy Potato Salad