14 Potato Salad Recipes for Your Next Cookout

4 different homemade potato salad recipes

Potato salad is an all-American barbecue side dish. It’s a must on the menu and what we love most is that there is a recipe to suit every taste bud. If you like a creamy potato salad, one with hard-boiled eggs, or one with unusual ingredients (think loaded baked potatoes), below you’ll find a recipe that’ll satisfy everyone at your next cookout.

Momma's German Potato Salad

Momma's German Potato Salad

"This dish was handed down by my great grandmother. I still make it for family and friends. At potlucks, I always get asked for the recipe. My family insists I make it for all holiday dinners but much to their chagrin I draw the line at Thanksgiving. Maybe as a surprise this year I will sneak it in." - Melanie
Southern Style Potato Salad

Southern Style Potato Salad

"I love a decent potato salad, especially during the summertime when all those BBQ's happen. I actually got the original recipe off the Hellmann's mayo jar. I added a few extras to a simple recipe that will blow your socks off!" - Kristin
Mustard Potato Salad

Mustard Potato Salad

"A good old family standby. This is a must-have for any family get together. We are on the fourth generation with this recipe." - Beverly
Bacon Ranch Twice Baked Potato Salad Recipe

Bacon Ranch Twice Baked Potato Salad Recipe

"Bacon Ranch Twice Baked Potato Salad Recipe is a creamy and delicious potato salad with twice baked potato flavors of bacon, ranch, cheddar, and green onions. This is a crowd-pleasing, potluck favorite!" - Paula
Nana JoAnn's Potato Salad

Nana JoAnn's Potato Salad

"Wonderful tasting and the best Southern-style potato salad you can eat." - JoAnn
Famous Potato Salad

Famous Potato Salad

"Famous Potato Salad is a classic. It’s creamy and smooth and always a favorite. This recipe is a delectable side dish that pairs perfectly with chicken or roast beef. It’s a perfect summer potluck take-along!" - Paula
Cajun Potato Salad

Cajun Potato Salad

"I got the inspiration for this potato salad from our crawfish boils. Having more potatoes than I knew what to do with I made a potato salad and it was the best thing ever. Imagine those intoxicating spices mixed with the cool creamy goodness of a potato salad. I have been on a mission to recreate this and I think I finally did it." - Debbie
Robin's Easy Potato Salad

Robin's Easy Potato Salad

"We love a good potato salad recipe and Robin's will be an easy side dish for a BBQ. She uses red potatoes which make the potato salad creamy but leaves the skins on to give the salad a hearty texture. The dressing is a nice tangy flavor." - The Kitchen Crew
Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Loaded Baked Potato Salad

"A salad with all of the flavours of loaded baked potatoes including bacon, cheddar cheese and a sour cream and chive dressing!" - Kevin
Dill Pickle Potato Salad

Dill Pickle Potato Salad

"A simple creamy and tangy dill pickle potato salad!" - Kevin
Simple Ranch Potato Salad

Simple Ranch Potato Salad

"A simple to make ranch flavored salad for when you want to make potato salad without a lot of ingredients, but with a lot of taste." - Sherry
Cajun Potato Salad Brandy's Way

Cajun Potato Salad Brandy's Way

"This is one I can't stop using because it is so tasty. You can mash your potatoes or leave to your taste. Key to flavor is the Cajun seasoning. And remember to soak potatoes overnight in water to take out unwanted starch; it makes the potatoes fluffy and better tasting." - Brandy
Root Vegetable Party Salad

Root Vegetable Party Salad

"Cool, tangy, with an assortment of textures and flavors this is way better than your typical potato salad. Carrots add a pop of color and, along with the apples, give this salad a light sweetness. The celery root and tangy pickles give the dish a bright flavor. It's an unusual, but delicious, salad for your next party." - The Kitchen Crew
Ma Huck's Smoky Potato Salad

Ma Huck's Smoky Potato Salad

"This is the hands-down best potato salad out there. Everyone who tries it can't stop eating it. Even my friend who doesn't generally care for potato salad raves about this one!" - Susie