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    Create Bake Make / Salads / The BEST Potato Salad Recipe

    The BEST Potato Salad Recipe

    Published: Nov 23, 2015 · Modified: Sep 28, 2023 by Lauren Matheson ·

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    With a simple homemade creamy dressing, I PROMISE you this is the BEST Potato Salad recipe you will ever make!! This classic Potato Salad recipe also needs just six simple ingredients to make, can easily be doubled if you are feeding a crowd AND you can make it up to two days in advance, perfect for entertaining.

    Overhead view of Potato Salad in serving bowl on white towel with blue stripes and wooden serving cutlery.

    Why you will love this recipe:

    Now I don’t like to brag, but this is seriously the BEST Potato Salad recipe you will ever try – I promise! Made with hard boiled eggs and a creamy homemade mayonnaise dressing, it’s always one of the first dishes we run out of whenever we have a BBQ.

    Versatile – along with enjoying this salad at a BBQ, it also help make the perfect lazy Summer lunch when served alongside a roast chicken and some oven baked corn – yum!

    Make ahead options:

    You can begin to prep the elements of this easy Potato Salad recipe ahead of time to help break up the time required to put this recipe together.

    You can boil the eggs up to four days in advance and then simply store in the fridge in an airtight container. The potatoes can also be boiled a day in advance and again stored in the fridge in an airtight container until you are ready to prepare the salad.

    This is one of those recipes that improves with flavour over time. You can prepare Potato Salad 1 – 2 days before you wish to serve it and it can be enjoyed within 5 days of preparing.

    Side close up view of creamy potato salad in a grey bowl.

    Ingredients for the BEST Potato Salad

    Potato Salad Ingredients

    You can use any type of Potatoes for this recipe, however for best results we like to use Baby White Potatoes. Other types of potatoes to use include any type of waxy potatoes including Yukon Gold Potatoes, Russet Potatoes, Red Rascal or Kipfler Potatoes. You will also need bacon and spring onions for this recipe, however you can also use red onion or white onion if you prefer. I like to include hard-boiled eggs in this salad, however you can omit these if you prefer.

    Homemade Potato Salad Dressing Ingredients

    I know it’s tempting to buy pre-made dressing, but I promise you it’s really simple to make a creamy potato salad dressing yourself and once you do, there will be no turning back! To make your own dressing, all you need is:

    • Mayonnaise
    • Sour Cream
    • Seeded Mustard
    • Salt and Pepper
    Overhead view of potato salad ingredients.

    How to Make the BEST Potato Salad

    Step 1. Chop the bacon into small pieces and cook with the onion until just tender.

    cooked bacon and spring onion in a frying pan.

    Step 2. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil and add the potatoes. Cook until they are just tender. This step can also be completed a day in advance. If you are adding boiled eggs to this salad, you can also boil them now.

    Cooked potatoes in bowl.

    3. Gently mix all the ingredients together and pop into the fridge until needed. This Potato Salad will keep in the fridge for up to five days.

    Potato Salad ingredients in serving bowl before being mixed together.

    And there you have it! This cream

    Tips for Making this Recipe:

    Some of our tips for making the very best potato salad recipe include:

    We prefer to the leave the skin on the potatoes when making this recipe, however you can also peel the potatoes if you prefer.

    We use whole egg mayonnaise for this recipe, you can use ‘light’ mayonnaise, however the flavour might be different.

    While the potatoes are boiling and the bacon is cooking, prepare your dressing. For best results, carefully combine all of the ingredients together while still warm.

    Overhead view of Potato Salad in serving bowl on white towel with blue stripes and wooden serving cutlery.

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    Can I make Potato Salad ahead of time?

    This salad can be made up to two days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. It’s best enjoyed within five days of preparing.

    What are the best potatoes to use when making Potato Salad?

    I prefer to use baby (or new) potatoes, however you really can use any variety you prefer.

    Can I boil potatoes ahead of time for Potato Salad?

    Yes you sure can! Potatoes can be boiled a day in advance and then stored in an airtight container in your fridge.

    Can you freeze potato salad?

    While technically you can, the mayonnaise dressing may split when defrosting. We do not recommend freezing potato salad.

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    Overhead view of Potato Salad in serving bowl on white towel with blue stripes and wooden serving cutlery.

    The Best Potato Salad Recipe

    Lauren
    With a creamy homemade dressing, this easy Potato Salad really is the BEST!
    4.25 from 212 votes
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    Prep Time 25 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Salads
    Cuisine Australian
    Servings 4
    Calories 822 kcal

    Equipment

    • Large Serving Bowl

    Ingredients
      

    • 1.5 kg baby potatoes
    • 3 spring onions – finely diced
    • 4 slices short cut bacon – finely diced
    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • 1 tablespoon seeded mustard
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Cut the potatoes in half and add to a pot of salted boiling water to cook.
    • Meanwhile, place the bacon and spring onions into a frying pan and cook until the bacon begins to brown.
    • Drain the cooked potatoes and place into a large serving bowl. Add the cooked bacon and spring onions along with the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard and salt and pepper.
    • Carefully mix until all of the ingredients have combined.
    • Cover the bowl with cling wrap and place into the fridge until ready to enjoy

    Notes

     

    • I prefer to leave the skin on the potatoes when I make this recipe.
    • I use whole egg mayonnaise for this recipe, you can use ‘light’ mayonnaise, however the flavour might be different.
    • While the potatoes are boiling and the bacon is cooking, prepare your dressing. For best results, carefully combine all of the ingredients together while still warm.
    • This salad can be made up to two days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. It’s best enjoyed within four days of preparing.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0gCalories: 822kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 12gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 591mgPotassium: 1704mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 324IUVitamin C: 76mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword Pasta Salad, Potato Salad
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    Comments

    1. Emma

      January 20, 2020 at 11:56 am

      This is absolutely the best potato salad. Made it last night for the family…delicious.

      Reply
      • Lauren Matheson

        January 23, 2020 at 10:47 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Naomi

      December 23, 2019 at 6:54 pm

      Could we make it all ready / add dressing as well aday earlier,please?

      Reply
      • Lauren Matheson

        December 27, 2019 at 6:52 am

        Yes you sure can

        Reply
    3. Sheila

      December 23, 2019 at 1:42 pm

      Looks great (minus the “bacon”)

      Gonna make it tonight

      Reply
    4. Dale Hahn

      December 20, 2019 at 6:53 pm

      Sounds wicked

      Reply
    5. Clare

      April 26, 2019 at 9:03 pm

      5 stars
      This was the tastiest potato salad Iv ever made I will recommend this to family and friends especially with small children as it was very popular with mine

      Reply
      • Lauren Matheson

        April 27, 2019 at 6:17 am

        Oh thank you Clare! I’m so glad you all enjoyed it x

        Reply
    6. Marion

      December 30, 2018 at 4:28 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for first time and everybody loved it

      Reply
    7. Lynda birch

      January 26, 2018 at 12:08 pm

      Thanks Lauren made this potatoe salad for Australia Day everyone loved it will be making a lot more

      Reply
      • Lauren Matheson

        January 27, 2018 at 7:40 am

        Hi Lynda, Thanks so much for the feedback, I’m so glad you all enjoyed it. Have a great weekend xx

        Reply
        • Wendy Gordon

          December 25, 2018 at 5:36 pm

          5 stars
          Hi Lauren, i really love this potato salad recipe. Thank you. I also add red capsicum, just a little

    8. Lisa

      December 24, 2017 at 8:44 pm

      Made this for tomorrow Christmas Day, couldn’t help giving it a try and absolutely love it
      Love all your recipes

      Reply
      • Lauren Matheson

        December 27, 2017 at 7:44 am

        Thank you Lisa! I hope you had a lovely Christmas x

        Reply
    9. Dana

      July 29, 2017 at 10:44 pm

      Omg this is how I make my potato salad but I also add a little red wine vinegar!! It’s my favourite potato salad glad someone else loves it too yummy wirh a big handful of baby spinach stirred through too or a mix of sweet potato and potato.

      Reply
    10. Rachael

      June 25, 2017 at 7:53 pm

      Oh my goodness! I made this today after wanting to make it for so long and it was AMAZING! I got so many compliments! It really is a beautiful potato salad. I added some dill and next time I might add some celery for some crunch. The mustard is an awesome addition. LOVED THIS! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Lauren Matheson

        June 27, 2017 at 6:15 am

        Oh you’ve made my day! Thank you 🙂

        Reply
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