Bland Be Gone: 14 Flavorful Potato Salad Recipes

Potato salad can be bland or a total showstopper, depending on the recipe. These flavor-packed versions let those potato cubes shine, with mix-ins like crispy bacon, zingy pickles, fresh herbs, and tangy cheese. From classic mustard or egg styles to spicy southwestern or bright French variations, there’s an amazing potato salad recipe for every taste. Ditch the boring mayo-drenched salads. these crowd-pleasers are the simple sides that steal the spotlight.

Smoked Potato Salad with Bacon

A spoon full of potato salad on a wooden table. This is one of the best potato salad recipes.
Smoked Potato Salad with Bacon. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This recipe for smoked potato salad with bacon combines the smoky flavors of potatoes and hard-boiled eggs, making it an ideal dish for summer gatherings and barbecues that will surely impress your guests. Go ahead and add this to your list of the best summer side dish recipes!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Potato Salad with Bacon

Classic American Potato Salad

A bowl of potato salad with mustard and parsley.
Classic American Potato Salad. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

If you need a delicious side dish for your summer barbecue, look no further than this classic American potato salad. This simple and flavorful dish is a crowd-pleaser, and easy to make with a few ingredients that you probably have in your pantry and fridge!
Get the Recipe: Classic American Potato Salad

Vegan Potato Salad

Potato salad in a white bowl.
Vegan Potato Salad. Photo credit: Broke Bank Vegan.

Try this vegan potato salad recipe for a delicious twist on a classic dish! It showcases tender potato cubes mixed with crunchy mix-ins and a spicy, tangy, and creamy sauce. It’s the perfect recipe for picnics, potlucks, and backyard barbecues.
Get the Recipe: Vegan Potato Salad

Creole Smoked Potato Salad

Creole Smoked Potato Salad.
Creole Smoked Potato Salad. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This smoked potato salad takes traditional potato salad to an entirely new place. This creole potato salad combines tasty flavors and smoke!
Get the Recipe: Creole Smoked Potato Salad

No Mayo Potato Salad

A bowl of potato salad with herbs in it.
No Mayo Potato Salad. Photo credit: The Gracious Pantry.

Finally! A delicious option for those who prefer their potato salad without mayonnaise! Add this to your list of favorite potato salad recipes.
Get the Recipe: No Mayo Potato Salad

Spring Onion Potato Salad

A bowl of potato salad with radishes and dill.
Spring Onion Potato Salad. Photo credit: The Honour System.

This Spring Onion Potato Salad is a tasty and nutritious side dish that combines the crispness of fresh spring onions with the creamy goodness of tender potatoes.
Get the Recipe: Spring Onion Potato Salad

Vinegret Salad (Best Russian Beet Potato Salad)

Beet salad with peas and dill.
Vinegret Salad (Best Russian Beet Potato Salad). Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons.

Vinegret Salad is a delicious and healthier alternative to American Potato Salad. It features cooked beets, potatoes and carrots along with tangy dill pickles and green peas. This traditional Ukrainian/Russian recipe has loads of flavor and great for side dish or dinner.
Get the Recipe: Vinegret Salad (Best Russian Beet Potato Salad)

Healthy Vegan Potato Salad Recipe (No Mayo!)

A bowl of potato salad with tomatoes and cucumbers.
Healthy Vegan Potato Salad Recipe (No Mayo!). Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons.

This Healthy Vegan Potato Salad with cucumber and tomato in a garlicky yogurt sauce is all you need for summer picnics or BBQs. This simple salad is so easy to make and it’s creamy and delicious.
Get the Recipe: Healthy Vegan Potato Salad Recipe (No Mayo!)

Easy Greek Potato Salad Recipe With Green Beans

Potatoes and green beans in a white bowl.
Easy Greek Potato Salad Recipe With Green Beans. Photo credit: My Everyday Table.

Not only is this healthy potato salad made with just a few simple ingredients, but it’s also loaded with flavor, making it a great side dish for so many meals or picnics. This is one of the best potato salad recipes.
Get the Recipe: Easy Greek Potato Salad Recipe With Green Beans

Old Fashioned Cajun Potato Salad

Potato salad being scooped by a spoon.
Old Fashioned Cajun Potato Salad. Photo credit: The Cagle Diaries.

This old fashioned Cajun potato salad recipe has been around forever. Deliciously creamy and full of Cajun flavor, this potato salad is the perfect side dish a good bowl of gumbo or barbecue.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Cajun Potato Salad

Potato Salad With Caramelized​ Onions & Fresh Herbs

A plate of potato salad with bacon and eggs.
Potato Salad With Caramelized​ Onions & Fresh Herbs. Photo credit: Pass Me Some Tasty.

Fresh herbs, caramelized onions, crispy salty bacon, hard-boiled eggs, and baby potatoes are combined in a light and tangy Champagne mustard vinaigrette dressing to make this tasty rendition to the popular classic potato salad! A perfect side dish for any bbq, potluck, or summertime gathering. Only 30-minutes from start to finish!
Get the Recipe: Potato Salad With Caramelized​ Onions & Fresh Herbs

Old-Fashioned Potato Salad

Old-Fashioned Potato Salad
Old-Fashioned Potato Salad. Photo credit: Love Bakes Good Cakes.

Simple is best when it comes to recipes like this Old-Fashioned Potato Salad! It tastes just like grandma made it! A favorite of favorites!
Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Potato Salad

Bacon Egg Potato Salad

A bowl of potato salad with hard boiled eggs.
Bacon Egg Potato Salad. Photo credit: Binky’s Carnival.

This is the best Potato Salad you have ever eaten! This recipe makes a huge batch (5 lbs.) so if you have a smaller crowd, cut the recipe down.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Egg Potato Salad

Hot Potato Salad With Bacon

A white plate with potatoes and greens on it.
Hot Potato Salad With Bacon. Photo credit: Foodmap Everyday.

Our Hot Potato salad with bacon has so much going for it: no-FODMAP potatoes, bacon, it is easy-to-make warm comfort food.
Get the Recipe: Hot Potato Salad With Bacon

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