Creamy Potato Salad Recipes That Always Make the Best Side Dishes
Potato salad is one of those easy side dishes I find myself making again and again. Whenever I’m not sure what to serve alongside dinner or bring to a gathering, a good potato salad is usually my answer.

It’s perfect for backyard barbecues, summer picnics, potlucks, and holiday cookouts because it goes with just about everything. Potato salad is always a great addition to the menu.
If you’re looking for simple side dish ideas that are easy to make and always a hit, save these potato salad recipes for your next get-together. And if you haven’t found anything here, you can check more ideas here!
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Sour Cream And Onion Potato Salad

This Sour Cream and Onion Potato Salad is a creamy potato salad recipe made with tender baby gold potatoes, sour cream, Greek yogurt, fresh chives, and flavorful onions.
Smashed Potato Salad

This Smashed Potato Salad has all the cozy goodness of classic potato salad, but with crispy baby potatoes and a light, creamy herb dressing. It’s a fresh and flavorful side dish that’s ready in no time.
You must try this Red Skinned Potato Salad, made with tender red potatoes, which are tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing.
Deviled Egg Potato Salad

This Deviled Egg Potato Salad is a creamy deviled egg potato salad side dish made with tender potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, pepper, and crispy bacon pieces.
And this Creamy Bacon Ranch Potato Salad is a must-try, made with tender potatoes tossed with bacon, ranch, and cheddar cheese.
Loaded Street Corn Potato Salad

This Loaded Street Corn Potato Salad is a creamy, smoky, tangy Mexican street corn–inspired potato salad made with tender baby potatoes, charred corn, a zesty lime chili dressing, cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro.
Classic American Potato Salad

This Classic American Potato Salad is a creamy, traditional side dish made with tender potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, celery, and onion.
Amish Potato Salad

This Amish Potato Salad with a sweet mustard dressing combines tender potatoes, crunchy celery, shredded carrots, and hard-boiled eggs—all brought together with a creamy, sweet mustard mayo dressing.