A welcome addition to any barbecue, lunch, or picnic, these potato salads are sure to delight. Find your favorite classic recipes, or try a more adventurous version.

Equal parts olive oil and white-wine vinegar make a tangy vinaigrette for this quick potato salad. The salad can be made a day ahead of time and is good cool or at room temperature.

Parsley, thyme, shallots, and red onion give this fingerling potato salad a big boost of flavor. Whisk together sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, and olive oil to create the tangy vinaigrette.

This salad makes use of leftover grilled potatoes and garlic cloves, so plan ahead or boil 1 3/4 pounds red potatoes until tender. The easy sour cream-dill dressing gives this potato salad a bright flavor.

Yukon Gold potatoes have a creamy texture even when chilled, making them perfect for potato salad. A mixture of white-wine vinegar, light mayonnaise, and minced scallions creates an easy, well-balanced dressing.

Kalamata olives and sherry vinegar give this red potato salad an unexpected punch of flavor. This easy-but-sophisticated dish is perfect with grilled fish or lamb.

Reduced-fat sour cream, scallions, and crumbled bacon give this potato salad the flavor sensations of a loaded steakhouse baked potato. This salad can be made up to a day in advance.

Kid-friendly ranch dressing gets a upgrade with fresh buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, and a bevy of fresh herbs. Toss with boiled baby spuds to make a potato salad that will be a hit with the whole family.

Diced red bell peppers, celery, onion, and cornichons add crunch to this classic potato salad. You can use either homemade mayonnaise or your favorite prepared brand for this dish. This recipe makes enough for a dozen people, perfect for bringing to a potluck.

A buttermilk-blue cheese dressing makes this potato salad delightfully tangy. Crumbled bacon and minced chives up the flavor quotient even more.

Break out of your regular potato salad routine with this sweet potato version dressed with orange juice, ginger, and Dijon mustard. Serve it warm, cold, or at room temperature with jerk chicken or grilled pork loin.

Thinly sliced potatoes roasted in bacon drippings accompany wax beans, green beans, and crumbled bacon in this lively interpretation of potato salad. Capers and red-wine vinegar provide a nice balance to the richness of the bacon.

Thinly sliced celery and scallions add crunch to this Yukon Gold potato salad. A classic vinaigrette of Dijon mustard, white-wine vinegar, and olive oil make it a picnic-friendly salad.

Fragrant fennel, sweet cipollini onions, and picholine olives elevate this potato salad to dinner party status. The Yukon Gold potatoes, onions, and garlic are first sauteed in olive oil and then simmered in chicken stock to build layers of flavor. Shaved Parmesan cheese adds an elegant touch.

Bacon, red onion, whole-grain Dijon mustard, and white-wine vinegar give this warm German potato salad its assertive flavor. This salad is the perfect accompaniment to grilled sausages, such as bratwurst.

With only five ingredients -- Dijon mustard, white-wine vinegar, olive oil, parsley and potatoes (plus salt and pepper) -- you can probably whip up this easy salad with what's in your kitchen. A big handful of chopped fresh parsley adds color and fresh flavor to the mix.

This flavorful potato salad pairs two root vegetables -- sweet roasted golden beets and creamy fingerling potatoes. An easy-to-make red-wine vinegar and chive dressing adds a piquant touch and means you can take it to a potluck or a picnic.

Cornichons, capers, diced red onion and a Dijon-mustard vinaigrette add a bold statement to this red-and-white potato salad.

Scallions, Dijon mustard, white-wine vinegar, and olive oil make a flavorful vinaigrette for this hot potato salad. Add minced garlic or grated Parmesan for more intense flavor.

Red potatoes roasted until they're caramelized offer a creamy contrast to cremini or oyster mushrooms. Sherry vinegar, fresh parsley, and capers add unexpected flavor.

Bacon, green beans, and red potatoes make a winning combination. After boiling, saute the potatoes with garlic and season with lemon juice to complete the salad. This salad is a terrific side for grilled steaks and chicken.

This combination potato and vegetable salad makes a substantial side or it can double as a light lunch. It's simple to put together: Just toss fingerling potatoes and cherry tomatoes with pureed garlic and olive oil, and then roast until golden. Serve it warm or at room temperature.

Classic potato salad with celery and hard-boiled eggs gets a sinfully rich twist with heavy cream in this recipe by Chef Emeril Lagasse. Serve warm with grilled ribs or chicken.

Pesto made with blanched fresh basil and toasted pecans creates a memorable dressing for this red potato salad. Green beans add color and a nutritional boost to this barbecue side dish.

Pouring Dijon mustard and white-wine vinegar over boiled new potatoes while they're still warm enables them to soak up the flavors as they cool. A double punch of celery -- both thinly sliced stalks and leaves -- add flavor and crunch to this potato salad.

Curry powder gives a bright hue and warm, spicy flavor to the mayonnaise dressing of this potato salad for a crowd. Hard-cooked eggs, slivered onion, and fresh cilantro make winning additions.

Chives, tarragon, and chervil give this vinegar-dressed potato salad fresh flavor and bright color. Enjoy this dish warm, cool, or at room temperature.

To make this tangy French-style potato salad, toss tender red new potatoes with lemon zest, lemon juice, and your choice of chopped fresh herbs such as chives, parsley, tarragon, or dill. Serve it chilled or at room temperature.

Red or golden baby beets along with beet greens add sweetness and brilliant color to this potato salad. Crumbled blue cheese adds the perfect finishing touch. This hearty salad does double duty as a delicious side dish or entree.

Roasted red potatoes and peppery watercress are tossed with lemon juice and sherry vinegar in this zingy combination potato-and-green salad. Serve it with grilled steaks or sausages.

This creative summer side, a twist on the classic Caprese salad, combines grilled rounds of red potato, sliced tomatoes, basil, and balsamic vinegar. You can serve the salad while the potatoes or still hot, or allow it to cool to room temperature. To turn this into a main dish, add slices of mozzarella cheese.

Two summer barbecue favorites -- potato salad and macaroni salad -- are together at last in one irresistible dish! Potatoes, macaroni, sugar-snap peas, fresh mint, and a full pound of crumbled bacon mingle in a light sour cream and cider vinegar dressing.

White wine, chopped shallots, and fresh dill make a fragrant dressing for this potato salad. Diced Granny Smith apple adds a sweet-tart crunch.

In this departure from the typical potato salad, tender boiled sweet potatoes are tossed with a dressing of orange zest, orange juice, and rice-wine vinegar. This sweet potato salad is especially good with fried chicken or barbecued ribs.

Simmer baking potatoes and green beans in the same pot to start this warm potato salad. Add sliced scallions and grated carrot, then toss with an easy dressing made from light mayonnaise and white-wine vinegar.