26 Potato Salad Recipes Perfect for Your Next Cookout

A big spoonful of plain yogurt and a little dollop of mayonnaise create a creamy-but-light potato salad dressing.

Crumbled bacon, dill, and a dash of apple cider vinegar invigorate this potato salad.

Store-bought Indian simmer sauce mixed with mint and cilantro adds big flavor to potato salad.

Add summery freshness to your favorite side dish with a delightful host of herbs. Choose any combination of basil, parsley, dill, or tarragon.

The sweet-and-tangy brine of bread and butter pickles sets this potato salad apart.

Chipotles in adobo add smoky heat to potato salad, while sweet corn and tangy lime juice offset the spice.

Peppery cress and crisp celery add a fresh twist to a favorite.

Combine the flavors of two classic salads in one bowl when you jazz up basic potato salad with olive oil, garlic, Parmesan, and romaine.

Tart goat cheese gradually melts onto warm vinaigrette-covered potatoes to create a creamy coating.

The mayonnaise in this potato salad gets a boost of umami from chopped anchovies. There's also a hint of heat thanks to the red pepper flakes.

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 delicious served either 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.

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. We like that this dish can be made up to a day in advance.

Kid-friendly ranch dressing gets an upgrade with 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.

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

Dijon mustard, white balsamic vinegar, pepperoncini brine, and fresh thyme make a bright dressing for this tasty potato salad.

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 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.

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

To make this tangy French-style potato salad, toss tender 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.