We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again—though it is true that burgers and dogs are what we all associate with a great outdoor BBQ, it’s actually the SIDES that make or break one. And what’s more classic than potato salad? While a simple one can be wonderful (and truly, our tried and true version is the best), there’s so many more flavor options to choose from. Check out these 15 potato salad recipes to see what we mean. They’re guaranteed winners, whether you bring them to a potluck, place them on a holiday spread, or serve them alongside your casual summer weeknight dinners.
Want something chock full of all the best ingredients, like bacon, hard-boiled eggs, jalapeños, ranch dressing…? Our Southern potato salad, our bacon-ranch potato salad, our hot German potato salad, and our buffalo chicken potato salad are for you. Best part? Because they do have a little bit more going on than your average, they also make for great packed lunches too.
Looking for something a little lighter? Potato salad can do it all! Try our French potato salad, our antipasto potato salad, or our Greek chicken potato salad to see many of the ways you can make it SO tasty, even without tons and tons of mayonnaise. Feel free to take inspiration from these and get creative with your mix-ins too.
You know what goes hand-in-hand with potato salad come summertime? Pasta salad! Check out our top pasta salad recipes and all our favorite summer side salads too.
Classic Potato Salad
A classic potato salad is a must-have at every picnic and BBQ, and ours is the best—it's creamy and tangy, with a little bit of crunch from the onion and pickles. If you’re looking for a classic, no-fuss potato salad that won’t disappoint, this is it.
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French Potato Salad
We all love a classic mayo-based potato salad, but it’s time to elevate and try something with a little more… je ne sais quoi. In this recipe, tender, creamy potatoes get tossed with a garlicky mustard dressing and showered with plenty of fresh chopped herbs to create this simple and satisfying version of the crowd-pleasing side.
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Antipasto Potato Salad
Potato salad is about as classic a summer side as it gets, and we love experimenting with different flavor combinations. If you’re looking to lighten up your usual potato salad, look no further—this version is bursting with all the flavors of your favorite antipasto.
Get the Antipasto Potato Salad recipe.
Tzatziki Potato Salad
This tzatziki-inspired version of potato salad is very dill-forward and nicely lemony and bright with yogurt, crunchy cucumber—both fresh and pickled—and creamy boiled baby red potatoes. Add in a bit of zesty red onions and a pinch of MSG, and you’ve got a paradox of refreshing indulgence.
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Southern Potato Salad
Tender Yukon gold potatoes paired with hard-boiled eggs, celery, sweet pickles, and red onion make this Southern-style potato salad the perfect sidekick to summer barbecues, family gatherings, weeknight dinners, and more.
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Jalapeño Popper Potato Salad
This jalapeño popper version takes potato salad to a whole new level with a kick of heat. It's a little spicy, but 100 percent worth it! Be sure to remove the seeds if you want your bite to be milder.
Get the Jalapeño Popper Potato Salad recipe.
Loaded Baked Potato Salad
Imagine a loaded baked potato and potato salad coming together to make the ultimate year-round side, and you’ve pretty much got it. Complete with crispy bacon, scallions, and cheddar cheese, this potato salad will have you thinking you’re in your favorite steakhouse.
Get the Loaded Baked Potato Salad recipe.
Bacon-Ranch Potato Salad
Bacon and ranch dressing make everything better. That's the rule we follow at Delish—and potato salad is no exception.
Get the Bacon-Ranch Potato Salad recipe.
Hot German Potato Salad
Unlike regular mayo-based potato salad, German potato salad is served warm, or even hot, with a bacon vinaigrette. We repeat, bacon vinaigrette. If you've never made a dressing with bacon fat, you're in for a treat.
Get the Hot German Potato Salad recipe.
Red Potato Salad
This potato salad is simple, with 2 types of mustard (Dijon for kick and whole grain for sweetness) and some pickled red onions. With only 2/3 cup of mayo, it isn't too creamy but you still get the richness you expect. Serve this as your perfect side to a hot dog or some juicy grilled chicken.
Get the Red Potato Salad recipe.
Greek Chicken Potato Salad
This potato salad is soon-to-be your new favorite work lunch. It's fresh, easy, and a total time saver, perfect for busy summer days.
Get the Greek Chicken Potato Salad recipe.
Buffalo Chicken Potato Salad
Love serving potato salad alongside spicy-sweet buffalo chicken? Us too, so much that we're combining the two into one killer side. Feel free to serve with a little extra ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side to help cool things down.
Get the Buffalo Chicken Potato Salad recipe.
Ranch Potato Salad
Ranch + bacon + cheddar = an unbeatable combination. Consider this your new go-to summer side.
Get the Ranch Potato Salad recipe.
Jalapeño-Cheddar Potato Salad
A potato salad is only as good as its mix-ins. Which is why many potato salads go untouched at a cookout. Hard-boiled eggs? No thanks. Instead, we'll take ours with pickled jalapeños, bacon, green onions, and cheddar, please!
Get the Jalapeño-Cheddar Potato Salad recipe.
Grilled Lemon Butter Potato Salad
We would never show up to a potluck without a potato salad in hand, and grilled version outdoes all the other mayo-ridden ones every time. It's a fresher, lighter version everyone will love—get ready to be the most popular person at the BBQ!
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