12 Potato Salads That Are Basically Crowd-Pleasers in a Bowl
Potato salad is one of those timeless dishes that never fails to bring people together, whether it’s at a backyard barbecue, a family dinner, or a holiday feast. But these aren’t your run-of-the-mill, plain potato salads—each recipe here brings something unique, from bold flavors to creative twists that will wow your taste buds. With creamy classics, tangy variations, and unexpected upgrades, these salads prove just how versatile and delicious potatoes can be. Get ready to find your new go-to side dish that everyone will be asking for seconds of!
Steak and Potato Salad

Love steak and potatoes? Try this easy Steak and Potato Salad. Oven fried potatoes, tender steak, cheese, onion and bacon all on top of a bed of spring lettuce. Don’t forget the simple 2-ingredient dressing!
Warm Potato Salad

Comforting, warm potato salad with bacon and a tangy sauce complements just about any main dish meat. This easy side dish is bursting with flavor!
Mustard Potato Salad

Creamy and tangy, this Mustard Potato Salad is loaded with chunky potatoes and crispy veggies. It’s egg and mayo-free yet still creamy with Greek yogurt.
Dill Pickle Potato Salad

Creamy dill pickle potato salad with yellow potatoes, eggs, pickles and fresh dill. This easy picnic salad recipe comes together quickly.
Red Potato Salad with Bacon

Red Potato Salad with Bacon is made with a cool and creamy mayo-sour cream mixture and tons of crumbled bacon. This simple side dish is perfect for barbecues, parties, and tailgating!
German Potato Salad Recipe

Potatoes are mixed with cut up onions, bacon, and herbs and then covered in a vinegar-based dressing. Serve this alongside sausage for a great German meal!
Loaded Baked Potato Salad

This delicious Loaded Baked Potato Salad has all the flavors of a cheesy baked potato topped with bacon bits and fresh green onions! It’s perfect for your next game day, BBQ, potluck, and it’s simple to make and serve!
Cajun Potato Salad

A cajun potato salad made southern style with eggs, sweet relish and cajun seasoning. Perfect to pair with gumbo!
Herbed Potato Salad

Don’t you want to be the person they are searching for when someone at the BBQ asks “who made the potato salad?” I do…
Purple Potato Salad

Looking for purple potato recipes? This purple potato salad is both tasty and eye catching, with electric pink radishes and bright green onions.
Best Vegan Potato Salad

This classic vegan potato salad is the best! This crowd pleaser is creamy and tangy, mixed with celery, green onion, and dill pickles.
Simple Potato Salad with Eggs

Classic Potato Salad is the perfect potluck side dish that is great year-round. Calling for seven ingredients, this old fashioned potato salad recipe is easy to make and share.
