Easy Creamy Potato Salad - My dad’s recipe that I’ve been eating (and making) for over 30 years! Perfect to go with any party table alongside all other the other delicious appetizers!
It’s one of those recipes that I’ve never been sure whether to write about. It’s so simple, and it’s not even made with posh ingredients like crème fraiche, lemon zest and Greek yogurt.
Nope, this is the potato salad from my childhood. My dad’s version that I go back to all the time.
It’s one of those recipes that you test for seasoning, and then can’t help but scoff 3 more spoonfuls before you’re ready to share it with everyone else.
Perfect served as part of a buffet, picnic, or with barbeque food.
My personal favourite way to eat this is on a crusty roll with slices of roast beef. Believe me, you haven’t lived until you’ve had a potato salad and roast beef sandwich.
I could totally go for one right now, but unfortunately, I’m trying to be good for a few days after pigging out on our 12 day adventure in Florida!
Yep, we've been away. I scheduled a couple of posts in advance, and then my plan was to write a couple of posts whilst we were over there. Unfortunately my laptop broke the day before we left - maybe the world was trying to tell me something!
The screen is unreadable, but it still works when I plug it into a monitor.
Since there was no way I was going to lug a big monitor to America with me, I decided to relax a little and not worry about posting until we came back. We got back Wednesday morning (I had a post scheduled for then), and omg, it's been so hard getting back into things! It probably took me a week to properly relax, and I'm worried it's going to take me another week until my brain starts working at full capacity again.
So what did we do? Well yes, I will bore you with a few photos, but I'll be quick about it I promise 🙂
We spent a fair chunk of our time in Disney of course. The kids both got to ride their first upside-down rollercoasters. Lewis was just big enough to get on the scary rides, so we totally made the most of it.
Here's Lewis looking fairly excited about breakfast just before one of our Disney days:
We also spent the day at Universal Studios:
Gracey loved Diagon Alley and the dragon on top of Gringotts that actually breathed fire!
After a boiling hot morning there, the heavens opened and we got soaked in the biggest thunderstorm.
The raincoats were back in the car of course, so we braved it and ran through the rain like kids. I literally had to pour the water out of my converse, then we all hid behind the car (fortunately we were in an enclosed multi-storey) to get changed.
Kennedy space center was fun, Seaworld was amazing, but the absolute highlight of the holiday was Discovery Cove. We swam with dolphins, chilled on the beach and the lazy river, swam with rays and fish, and fed the birds whilst they perched on our shoulders. Best family day ever!
We were also lucky enough to have a little house with it's own pool, so the kids were swimming every spare second!
We ate A LOT of junk food. There was a Krispy Kreme shop just down the road from the house where we ate the most delicious still-warm doughnuts ever. I'm very ashamed to say we got a box of 12 originals, plus two extra (apple cinnamon) and the four of us ate the lot in less than 24 hours. Then we went back again a couple of days later......
Here's Lewis having a nap on Gracey after a particularly large meal:
Anyway, I'll stop now and leave you with this yummy Easy Creamy Potato Salad!
Easy Creamy Potato Salad Recipe:
Easy Creamy Potato Salad
Ingredients
- 5 medium-sized potatoes - I like red-skinned potatoes, peeled and chopped into bite-size chunks
- ½ small brown onion - peeled and chopped very finely
- 6 tbsp full-fat mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp full-fat salad cream**
- ¼ tsp white pepper - this is a must – it can’t be replaced with black pepper
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives - optional
- Pinch of black pepper - optional
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place the potatoes in a pan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 7-9 minutes until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and leave to cool.
- Place the cooled potatoes in a bowl with the onion, mayonnaise, salad cream, half of the white pepper and the salt. Stir everything together to combine. Taste and add a little more seasoning if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to a day) before serving. Just before serving sprinkle with chopped chives and a little black pepper if you like.
✎ Notes
Here's an affiliate link if you wanted to buy it online. . Nutritional Information is per serving.
Nutrition
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Little Cooking Tips says
We love potato salads and this just made it to our "must try it" list! Fast, easy and delicious 🙂 We think we have a winner!
SueDowling says
Quick and easy to make and best of all delicious
Irene says
Everyone loved it
Matt Sheen says
My kids love this recipe. Great as a side at a BBQ.... Has now become dad's secret weapon!!
Chris Corbishley says
"dad's secret weapon" - LOL I love it 🙂
Glad you and your family are enjoying the recipe.
Thanks
Chris & Nicky
Mira says
How many pounds of potatoes are you using for this recipe?
Nicky Corbishley says
Hi Mira, about 1 and 1/2 pounds (that's the weight before peeling).
Mira says
Can you use Sour Cream, Greek Yogurt or Ranch Salad Dressing for the Salad Cream? Can't find it in Conn./U.S.A , and I think Miracle Whip is too sweet for a potato salad.
Nicky Corbishley says
There really no like-for-like replacement of salad cream with another single product. I really wish they sold it in the US!!
I have a recipe to make your own though and it's very similar. This will give you enough just for this recipe. You need to mash up 2 anchovies with 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp dijon mustard, 1 tsp white wine vinegar and a pinch of salt. The result is a lovely tangy, creamy sauce, very similar to salad cream.
Stuart says
Hi made this potato salad for this evening with a quiche salad,easy to make and tastes great. Not a potato salad lover but this is one i will make and eat again. No problem with salad cream as i am in the uk.
SAS says
Really easy and really tasty.
I can’t stop eating it.
Have tried so many other potato salad recipes and this one is the best! Thank you x
Nicky Corbishley says
So glad you like it 😀
Evie Devereux says
Hi, great recipe, made it yesterday, simple but perfect 👍🏻
As I am in UK, and just 6 miles from Heinz factory, Heinz salad cream was easy to get and may I recommend it being mixed with Heinz own mayonnaise, great combination which I’ve never even considered before.
Thank you
Barbara Fryer-Kelsey says
Can I use new potatoes in this recipe as I have a glut in the garden right now?
Kath Clayton says
Love family recipes, sounds like you got your love of food and cooking from your family. Fab holiday pics too.
We always had potato salad at our family get togethers.
Lena says
Hi Nicky, I grew up in Sweden and I can remember that we hade salad cream there, don't know if they still do. I am not sure if it's available here in the U.S, I have to look. And I agree you have to use white pepper.☺☺☺
Vickey says
what is salad cream
Nicky Corbishley says
Thanks Vickey. Sorry I thought salad cream was available everywhere, but it looks like it's primarily a UK condiment. You may be able to find it on the international aisle of bigger grocery stores - it's made by Heinz. I've included an Amazon affiliate link at the bottom of the recipe too.
Patti says
What is saladcream
Nicky Corbishley says
Thanks Patti. Sorry I thought salad cream was available everywhere, but it looks like it's primarily a UK condiment. You may be able to find it on the international aisle of bigger grocery stores - it's made by Heinz. I've included an Amazon affiliate link at the bottom of the recipe too.
John Schmidt says
Your recipe is very appealing but what is 'Salad Cream'?
Nicky Corbishley says
Thanks John. I totally thought salad cream was available everywhere, but it looks like it's primarily a UK condiment. It's a creamy salad dressing, similar to mayonnaise, but with a distinct tanginess to it. You may be able to find it on the international aisle of bigger grocery stores. I've included an Amazon affiliate link at the bottom of the recipe too. Looks like I'll have to figure out a way to make it and blog the recipe 🙂
John Schmidt says
Hi Nicky, thanks for the quick reply and the info on salad cream. However the 'link' did not work. It may be my connection etc. I did find a source here in Las Vegas at a store named "Cost Plus, World Market". I believe it is a chain store. In addition, we have a product called 'Miracle Whip' that may be similar to salad cream. Have a wonderful day.