Learn how to make the Best Potato Salad ever with this easy recipe. This popular potato salad is a staple in most Southern homes. It’s just like the potato recipe my grandmother use to make.
My grandma would cook all her food from scratch. I especially loved her potato salad dish. I use to stand on a step stool next to her while she peeled, diced, and boiled the potatoes.
Sometimes she would give me a few pieces of the potatoes sprinkled with salt to eat before she mixed all the ingredients in a bowl.
After my grandmother finished preparing the potato salad, she would place it on the kitchen table with the other food she had cooked, for us to eat.
Sadly, years ago my grandmother passed away. Fortunately, I learned how to make her potato salad.
Usually, I make this side dish the night before I need it. I think the tater salad tastes better cold rather than room temperature.
What do you need to make potato salad?
You need the following ingredients to make this favorite Southern side dish.
- 4-5 russet potatoes
- 5 hard boiled eggs
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 8 slices fried & crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup diced green onions
- 1/2 cup dill relish
- 1 cap full liquid Louisiana Crawfish Crab & Shrimp Boil
- smoked paprika
- salt, pepper, and garlic powder
How to Make The Best Potato Salad
First, cut, peel, and dice potatoes into medium size pieces. In a medium saucepan place potatoes, cover the potatoes with water.
Second, generously put salt into the pot with the potatoes and add the cap full of liquid crab boil. Cook over medium heat until tender.
Once the potatoes cook, use a strainer to drain them.
Third, in a large bowl cut and dice up the hard boiled eggs. Add the potatoes, crumbled bacon, green onions, dill relish, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and mayonnaise to the bowl with the diced eggs.
Fourth, mix all the ingredients together thoroughly.
*Kim’s note- when adding the salt, pepper and garlic powder always add as much seasoning as you like.
Fifth, sprinkle as much smoked paprika you would like on top of the potato salad.
Last, place the potato salad in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve it.
What can you serve with the potato salad?
You could serve the potato salad as a side dish. It goes perfect with the following:
- Instant Pot Ribs
- Smoked Chicken
- Pork
- Ham
- Fried Soft Shell Crabs
- Fried Chicken
- Barbeque Chicken
- Fried Shrimp
My family likes a scoop of potato salad with their gumbo.
I hope you agree that this recipe is the BEST ever!
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Terri Oliver Steffes says
March 9, 2016 at 5:43 amKim, your story made me tear up this morning! My gramma, too, made potato salad this way. She used to give me raw potatoes with salt, too. So many memories!! Thanks for the recipe, though, I think I was starting to take some short cuts.
BTW, who does the widget on the side for you?
Kim Seghers says
March 9, 2016 at 10:35 amSorry Terri, it made you tear up. Memories are great to have but I understand sometimes the make us sad.
I miss my grandmother every day she was a great woman. Sounds like yours was too.
Enjoy the rest of your week, Kim
Michele says
March 9, 2016 at 9:34 amMy husband loves potato salad. My recipe is good, but this one looks even better. SO going to make some!!
Kim Seghers says
March 9, 2016 at 10:39 amThank you, Michelle! You made my day! I am sure your potato salad tastes great, it’s fun though
to try different recipes. I hope your husband loves this recipe. Enjoy the rest of your week, Kim
Patti says
March 9, 2016 at 10:06 amMy husband is from York, PA which is close to Baltimore MD. He loves shellfish especially scallops and crab. This recipe is definitely going to be a hit!
Kim Seghers says
March 9, 2016 at 10:37 amHi Patti did you see my stuffed crab portobello mushrooms? I have many crab recipes
on my blog you should check them out. Thank you for stopping over! Kim
SheilaG- Plum Doodles says
March 9, 2016 at 12:01 pmYum, I love potato salad. This looks like an awesome recipe.
Kim Seghers says
March 9, 2016 at 12:27 pmThank you, Shelia! I hope you get a chance to try it. The potato salad is delicious.
Enjoy the rest of your week, Kim
Renz says
March 9, 2016 at 1:01 pmNo more boring potato salad for me. This I am definitely trying. Isn’t it funny how we have so much memories with food? It’s really more than just tasting.
Kim Seghers says
March 9, 2016 at 6:23 pmHi Renz! I agree food is more than just tasting, My fondest memories are over a big dish of something.
Enjoy the rest of your week, Kim
Debbie @ Refresh Restyle says
March 9, 2016 at 1:30 pmCan’t wait to try this! Looks perfect!
Debbie
Kim Seghers says
March 9, 2016 at 6:24 pmThank you, Debbie! I hope you like my potato salad recipe.
Enjoy the rest of your week! Kim
Teri@The Freshman Cook says
March 9, 2016 at 2:00 pmLove the ingredients in this recipe, especially the shrimp boil. Looking forward to trying this!
Kim Seghers says
March 9, 2016 at 6:21 pmThank you, Teri! I’m from South Louisiana and we put crab boil in everything…lol! I hope
you enjoy the recipe as much as my family if you decide to make it! Take care, Kim
Ann Butler says
March 9, 2016 at 10:05 pmI love the thought of adding the bacon to potato salad. I’ll have to give this one a try!
Kim Seghers says
March 10, 2016 at 5:08 amThank you, Ann! I love bacon I use it a little too much.
I hope you give my recipe a try. Have a lovely day, Kim
Susan Moncrieff says
March 10, 2016 at 5:36 amMy family isn’t a fan of the potato salad I make : (. But, I think they will like this recipe. Definitely will be serving it to the family soon. Thank you!
Kim Seghers says
March 10, 2016 at 7:43 amHi, Susan! My family isn’t a fan of my husband’s potato salad but they eat mine. It’s good to switch it up every now and then. I ‘m sure your potato salad tastes great. But, you should give mine a try too. Have a lovely day, Kim
Marlys (This and That) says
March 10, 2016 at 7:17 amThis potato salad looks awesome.
Kim Seghers says
March 10, 2016 at 7:41 amThank you Marlys! It tastes delicious. I hope
you get a chance to make it. Enjoy your day, Kim
Karen @ Dogs Don't Eat Pizza says
March 10, 2016 at 7:25 pmLooks delish! Pinned to make later!!
Kim Seghers says
March 10, 2016 at 8:01 pmThank you, Karen! I hope you like the recipe if you decide to make it.
Have a great night, Kim
Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline says
March 11, 2016 at 11:04 amOh, Kim! I have a love for potato salad and yours looks amazing! I can’t wait to try it.
Kim Seghers says
March 11, 2016 at 1:31 pmYou made my day Mary Beth! I hope you get a chance to make it. I would love to know how
you like it. Have a great weekend, Kim
Marshablog says
March 25, 2016 at 5:29 pmOh my Godness! You make me hungry 😀 Many thanks for sharing! It looks so delicious.
Kim Seghers says
March 25, 2016 at 5:42 pmThank you so much! I just made a big bowl of it for tomorrow! lol It’s very delicious. I hope you
get a chance to try it. Have a Happy Easter, Kim
Scott says
May 27, 2019 at 5:24 pmYour crawfish boil recipe was superb! Thank you so much and can’t wait to try your other recipes.
Kim Seghers says
May 28, 2019 at 7:26 amHi Scott!! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know. I’m so happy you enjoyed the crawfish boil recipe. Yes, please do check out my other recipes. Have a great week, Kim