Sarra Ina Garten potato salad recipes are the kind of sides you make once and never go back. These seven versions cover everything from a tangy French vinaigrette style to a rich lobster-loaded showstopper, all using fresh herbs and simple techniques.
1. Lobster Potato Salad
Yukon Gold potatoes tossed with chunks of tender lobster, mayo, fresh lemon juice, and chopped dill make this a showstopper side. Ready in just 40 minutes, it works beautifully for summer entertaining or a special lunch spread.
2. Dill Potato Salad
Baby red potatoes folded into a creamy blend of mayo, sour cream, and white wine vinegar with loads of fresh dill and scallions. Done in 30 minutes with a tangy, herbaceous flavor that holds up perfectly at a cookout.
3. Tarragon Potato Salad
Warm sliced potatoes dressed in mayo, Dijon mustard, and a splash of lemon juice with fresh tarragon and parsley stirred through. Ready in just 25 minutes, it tastes best served at room temperature.
4. French Potato Salad
Tossed in a bright vinaigrette of olive oil, white wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard with fresh dill, parsley, and optional capers. This lighter, mayo-free version is ready in 30 minutes and pairs well with grilled fish or chicken.
5. Herbed Potato Salad
Fresh lemon juice and Dijon mustard form the base of a tangy olive oil dressing that coats small white potatoes with loads of dill, parsley, and scallions. Ready in 35 minutes with big, clean herb flavor in every bite.
6. Old-Fashioned Potato Salad
Small red potatoes coated in a creamy buttermilk dressing with both Dijon and whole-grain mustard, plus crunchy celery and red onion. Packed with tangy, mustardy flavor and a generous handful of fresh dill.
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7. Potato Salad à la Julia Child
Shallots, cornichons, and chives bring a French bistro quality to this creamy potato salad inspired by Julia Child. Hard-boiled eggs folded in at the end add richness, while fresh dill and sour cream keep it bright and cool.
