5 Awesome Potato Salads

Is there anything more splendidly summertime than potato salad? Me thinks not. And, with the season of potlucks, picnics and backyard barbecues around the corner, we thought it was high time to start celebrating the humble potato salad…all pimped out!

Here are four of our fave Tablespoon potato-salad recipes, and one new one to rock your summer into high gear!

Let’s start with the newbie recipe.

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1. Chipotle Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Okay, people. This here recipe is legit. It's legit for the grillin' crowd, and the chillin' crowd. It's something foodies and finicky folks can get behind. It's just a darn good Loaded Chipotle Potato Salad. We're talking crazy good chipotle cream sauce, tender potatoes, tons of sharp cheddar and bacon and more!

 



This recipe is so basic, you’ll adore it. Just grab these ingredients --chances are, you have most of them in your pantry already. Don't ya love recipes like that?!

 



Now, mix it up. Mix it all up. It's seriously that quick and easy!

 



Garnish with cheddar, bacon, scallions, cilantro, and your face -- because, seriously, that’s exactly where you want this salad. Forks optional.

 

2. German Potato Salad

Cut a few calories and serve up this simple German Potato Salad for every potluck you’re invited to this summer. No cream, but tons of savory flavor, this is one recipe you'll be proud to tote to a party.

 

3. Aloo Gobi Potato Salad

This beautiful Indian twist on plain ol’ potato salad boasts fresh tomatoes, curry, and a few other veggie surprises. Check out the ingredient list, then give it a try!

 

4. Sweet-Potato Salad

Sweet potatoes take the place of the traditional white potatoes in this incredibly flavorful recipe. The spice list will have you shouting for joy!

 

5. Curry Potato Salad

A little curry goes a long way in this potato salad recipe. Curry powder adds just a bit of a kick and a ton of gorgeous color.

 

Brooke blogs at Cheeky Kitchen where she shares fun family recipes. She joined Tablespoon to share some of her best, so keep an eye on Brooke's profile to see what she cooks up next!