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The Best Creamy Potato Salad, Plus 24 More Ideas

Here are two dozen ways to make the ultimate side dish.

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David Tsay

Whether you're looking to take lunch outdoors with some picnic recipes, planning a side dish for our best grilling recipes, or deciding what to serve alongside the turkey at Thanksgiving, there's one must-have item that just can't be left out: potato salad. Hearty, filling, and packed with flavor, this creamy, tangy, herby, super-satisfying side dish is the perfect accompaniment to practically any meal. Here are all our favorite recipes in one place.

1

The Best Creamy Potato Salad

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David Tsay

This is it: A perfect balance of creamy and tangy, with good bites of hard boiled egg and fresh tarragon. Make this whenever you're craving the classic dish.

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2

BLT Potato Salad

blt potato salad

Amp up the flavor on your side dish with everyone's favorite summer sandwich ingredients.

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3

Chive Potato Salad

chive potato salad
Brian Woodcock

This mayo-free potato salad is downright delicious. Packed with herby goodness, it's a sure hit.

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4

Next-Level Seared Salmon, Watercress, and Potato Salad

seared salmon potato salad
BRIAN WOODCOCK

This meal-worthy composed salad is no mere side-dish. It takes a little time to put together, but the results are so elegant and tasty that it's worth it.

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5

Tangy Potato Salad

tangy potato salad
Brian Woodcock

Here's proof that not all potato salads have to be super rich and creamy. This recipe, flavored with red wine vinegar and Dijon mustard, is light and tangy.

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6

German Potato Salad Brats

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This German-style potato salad is served over bratwurst in a bun and has a vinegar-y tang.

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7

Dill Pickle Potato Salad

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Brian Woodcock

Thanks to a little extra pickle brine, this potato salad recipe is all the more refreshing.

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8

Potato Salad with Celery and Herbs

potato salad with celery and herbs 
Jonny Valiant

A mustard vinaigrette (rather than mayonnaise-based dressing) makes this potato salad a lighter alternative to the traditional creamy side.

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9

Fingerling Potato Salad with Bacon and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

fingerling potato salad with bacon and sun-dried tomatoes
Miki Duisterhof

Tossed with a creamy, smoky dressing, this dish will be the star of your summer party buffet.

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10

Ultimate Creamy Potato Salad

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Kate Mathis

Crisp bacon and fresh corn make this the perfect salad for summer.

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11

Deviled Egg Potato Salad

deviled egg potato salad
Brian Woodcock

This potato salad gets a delicious spin with the help of another classic.

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12

Grilled Potato Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette

grilled potato salad with bacon vinaigrette
John Kernick

The two-step process of cooking the potatoes transforms this summer salad from same-old to sublime.

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13

Potato Salad with Sweet Corn, Bacon, and Red Onion

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Iain Bagwell

Smoky bacon and fresh, sweet summer corn are two easy-to-get ingredients that really wake up a classic potato salad.

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14

Parsley-Potato Salad

parsleypotato salad
John Kernick

Chock-full of 'Gigante di Napoli' parsley, anchovy fillets, and capers, this version has a sweet taste to it.

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15

Green Goddess Potato Salad with Sugar Snap Peas

green goddess potato salad with sugar snap peas 
Miki Duisterhof

The fresh flavors of the season, including parsley, marjoram, and sugar snap peas, star in this easy and healthier version.

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16

Tangy Potato and Egg Salad

tangy potato and egg salad
Iain Bagwell

This potato salad hybrid also features the zesty flavors found in egg salad.

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17

Crispy Roast-Potato Salad

crispy roast-potato salad
Miki Duisterhof

Roasting the potatoes for this rosemary-scented potato salad gives the classic summer dish a surprising new texture.

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18

Mediterranean Potato Salad with Haricots Verts

mediterranean potato salad with haricots verts
Miki Duisterhof

Give traditional potato salad a twist with exotic flavors like salty green olives, fresh basil, and tangy red wine vinegar.

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19

Classic Potato Salad with Cornichons

classic potato salad with cornichons
Miki Duisterhof

With flavor that's creamy, crunchy, and tangy all at once, this recipe will be a favorite at your next barbecue or picnic.

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20

Potato Salad with Crème Fraîche

potato salad with creme fraiche

This creamy potato salad only calls for five ingredients: baby red potatoes, celery, chives, crème fraîche, and extra-virgin olive oil.

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