Potato salad (10 easy recipes)

The potato salad it is a classic dish full of flavor and textures that combines perfectly with a variety of fresh and healthy ingredients.

The potato salads they are a versatile and delicious option that adapts to different occasions and culinary tastes. We are going to know ten potato salads that you are going to love: from traditional potato saladssuch as the French Niçoise salad, the Malaga salad with potatoes and cod, or the piriñaca, with potatoes and tuna, to light and fresh salads for summer.

Whether in summer, as a main dish or to explore traditional flavors, potato salad is a choice that always works.

summer potato salads

Potato salad is so versatile that it can be eaten as a warm salad in winter or as a delicious and light summer salad.

Country salad with potatoes and tuna

This potato and tuna salad is the traditional Spanish country salada salad that is prepared with potatoes, tuna, boiled egg, tomato, onion and peas. Here we explain the recipe for this summer salad Step by Step:

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Country salad, a healthy summer recipe

Potato salad with radish and cucumber

We present you a delicious and summery version of potato salad with radish, cucumber and pine nuts. This recipe is perfect as a side to your meals or as a main course for a light meal. Follow the steps below and enjoy this refreshing and tasty salad!

Ingredients:

• 500 g potatoes (preferably a variety of potatoes for cooking)
• 3 large radishes, cut into thin slices
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled and cut into thin slices
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh herbs, to garnish

Preparation:

1. Start by cooking the potatoes. Wash the potatoes and place them in a large pot with cold water. Add salt to the water and bring to a boil. Cook the potatoes over medium-high heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender but still firm when pierced with a fork. Once cooked, remove them from the hot water and let them cool.
2. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, toast the pine nuts over medium-low heat until lightly browned. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Once toasted, remove them from the heat and let them cool.
3. Once the potatoes are cool, peel them and cut them into medium-sized slices. Transfer the potatoes to a large plate.
4. Add the radish and cucumber slices to the bowl with the potatoes.
5. In another separate container, prepare the dressing by mixing the olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Beat well until the ingredients are well combined.
6. Pour the dressing over the potatoes, radishes, and cucumber in the bowl. Mix gently to make sure all the ingredients are well covered.
7. Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the salad and toss lightly.
8. Cover the dish with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to blend.
9. Before serving, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or some fresh herb on top for garnish.

Chicken Potato Chip Salad

This potato chips salad It is very original, and a fun way to present your salads at any gathering. It is a Layered salad with chicken, shredded carrots, corn, chopped hard-boiled egg and a crispy layer of crushed potato chips on top. Follow the steps below and wow your guests with this delicious layered salad.

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
• 2 large carrots, grated
• 1 can sweet corn, drained
• 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 1 bag of potato chips
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Apple vinager

Steps:

1. Use a plating ring to prepare the salad
2. First layer: Place the shredded chicken at the bottom of the bowl or plate.
3. Second Layer: Grate the carrots, season and dress with oil and vinegar, and place on top of the chicken in an even layer.
4. Third layer: Add the drained and seasoned sweet corn on top of the carrots.
5. Fourth layer: Sprinkle the chopped hard-boiled eggs over the corn, previously dressing them with oil and vinegar to taste.
6. Fifth Layer: Mash the potato chips into small pieces and spread an even layer on top of the eggs.
7. Decorate with a boat-shaped potato chip as in the image.

Salads with potatoes for lunch or dinner

Potato salad with smoked salmon

The combination of the mild flavors of the potatoes, the smoked salmon and the freshness of the lettuce, together with the crunchy and slightly spicy touch of the red onion, creates a balanced and flavourful dish. This potato salad with smoked salmon It is ideal as a quick lunch or dinner, and will allow you to enjoy a healthy and delicious option.

Ingredients:

• 500 g of potatoes to cook
• 200 g of smoked salmon
• 1 small lettuce, washed and cut into pieces
• 1 red onion, cut into thin slices
• 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley, to decorate

Preparation:

1. Start by cooking the potatoes. Wash the potatoes and place them in a large pot with cold water. Add salt to the water and bring to a boil. Cook the potatoes over medium-high heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until just tender when pierced with a fork. Once cooked, remove them from the hot water and let them cool.
2. Meanwhile, prepare the dressing by mixing together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to taste. Beat ingredients well until well combined.
3. Once the potatoes are cool, peel them and cut them into medium-sized pieces. Transfer the potatoes to a large plate or salad bowl.
4. Add the pieces of smoked salmon with the potatoes.
5. Add the lettuce and red onion to the bowl.
6. Pour the prepared dressing over the ingredients in the bowl. Mix gently to make sure all the ingredients are well covered with the dressing.
7. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend and the salad to cool.
8. Before serving, mix the salad again to make sure all the ingredients are well integrated.

Potato salad with octopus

This potato and octopus salad It is ideal for a light lunch or dinner. Follow the steps below and discover how to prepare this delicious potato salad with octopus.

Ingredients:

• 500 g of potatoes
• 250 g of cooked and chopped baby octopus
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

1. Start by cooking the potatoes. Wash the potatoes and place them in a large pot with cold water. Add salt to the water and bring to a boil. Cook the potatoes over medium-high heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until just tender when pierced with a fork. Once cooked, remove them from the hot water and let them cool.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chopped baby octopus and the chopped fresh parsley.
3. Once the potatoes are cool, peel them and cut them into medium-sized pieces. Add the potatoes to the bowl with the other ingredients.
4. In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing the olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste. Beat well until the ingredients are well combined.
5. Pour the dressing over the potato salad and octopus in the bowl. Mix gently to make sure all the ingredients are well covered with the dressing.
6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend and the salad to cool.
7. Before serving, mix the salad again to make sure all the ingredients are well integrated.
8. Serve the potato salad with octopus and enjoy its fresh marine flavor.

Russian salad, the most popular potato salad

The Russian salad It is one of the most traditional Spanish potato salads. It is prepared with potatoes and other vegetables, and if you decorate it, it can be as colorful as the one in the image. Here we teach you how to prepare your Russian salad Step by Step:

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Traditional potato salads

Cantabrian potato or piriñaca salad

The piriñaca or periñaca is the traditional Cantabrian potato salad. It is prepared with boiled potatoes, tuna, olives, tomato, red and green pepper. Here we explain step by step how to do it:

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Nicoise salad with potatoes, tuna and egg

The Niçoise salad or Nizarda salad It is a traditional potato salad, typical of Nice, on the French Côte d’Azur. TheNicoise saladit is very complete: it takes lettuce, tomatoes, pepper, green beans, spring onion, potatoes, egg, olives, anchovies, capers and tuna. Here we explain it to you step by step:

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French Niçoise Salad (Nizarde Salad)

Malagueña potato and orange salad

The Malaga salad is prepared with potatoes, orange, cod and olivesand it’s a real delight, you’ll see how you like it:

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Kartoffelsalat or German potato salad

The German potato salad or kartoffelsalat It has many variants, but the potato is always the protagonist. We bring you the recipe that we like the most:

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German potato salad or Kartoffelsalat

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