Top 43+ potato salad recipes for barbecues and picnics

Chicken & potato salad with zesty yogurt dressing
Crispy potato salad with aioli
Spicy potato salad
Zesty yoghurt potato salad with salmon
Loaded potato salad
Prosciutto and potato salad
Quick and easy potato salad
Warm potato and broad bean salad with bacon and feta
Warm potato and chorizo salad
Warm potato and kumara salad
Barbecued potato salad with artichoke hearts in creamy mustard dressing
Chicken and potato salad
German hot potato salad
Lemon, garlic and chilli potato salad
Hayden Quinn’s Jax’s herby potato salad
Potato, tuna and egg salad
Warm potato, prawn and scallop salad
Beef, beetroot and potato salad
Warm potato and smoked trout salad
Caesar-style potato salad
Basil pesto potato salad
Potato salad with herbed cream
Warm beetroot, egg and potato salad
Balsamic potato salad
Warm kipfler potato salad
Potato, fennel and caper salad
Potato salad with green olives and dill
Potato, bean and tomato salad
Roasted salmon and warm potato salad
Potato and egg salad

There’s just something deliciously comforting about hearty boiled potatoes tossed with rich, creamy mayonnaise or zingy vinaigrette. These timeless potato salad recipes go well alongside all the summer barbecue staples – grilled sausages, lamb chops, steak and fish. And the best part? The flavour variations are limitless.

With these potato salad recipes, we’ve pulled together our favourite spins on the humble dish, some which include bacon, others with salmon, prawns and scallops. Dig in!

Chicken & potato salad with zesty yogurt dressing , Crispy potato salad with aioli , Spicy potato salad , Zesty yoghurt potato salad with salmon , Loaded potato salad , Prosciutto and potato salad , Quick and easy potato salad , Warm potato and broad bean salad with bacon and feta , Warm potato and chorizo salad , Warm potato and kumara salad , Barbecued potato salad with artichoke hearts in creamy mustard dressing , Chicken and potato salad , German hot potato salad , Lemon, garlic and chilli potato salad , Hayden Quinn’s Jax’s herby potato salad , Potato, tuna and egg salad , Warm potato, prawn and scallop salad , Beef, beetroot and potato salad , Warm potato and smoked trout salad , Caesar-style potato salad , Basil pesto potato salad , Potato salad with herbed cream , Warm beetroot, egg and potato salad , Balsamic potato salad , Warm kipfler potato salad , Potato, fennel and caper salad , Potato salad with green olives and dill , Potato, bean and tomato salad , Roasted salmon and warm potato salad , Potato and egg salad

Roast potato salad

French potato salad

Christmas ham and potato salad on a white platter with a bowl of cornichons and salad servers.

Haloumi and potato salad on a platter with a little pot of dressing on the side

Chicken & potato salad with zesty yogurt dressing

A fresh and flavourful dish that’s perfect for any occasion.

Julie Goodwin's potato salad

Roast potato salad in a bowl

Crispy potato salad with aioli

This is the ultimate potato salad – it’s a riff on crunchy roast potatoes, with salty pancetta and garlicky mayonnaise added.

Spicy potato Caesar salad in a bowl and a glass of sparkling water

Spicy potato salad

A spicy summer salad inspired by the flavours of a classic Caesar.

Aerial view of a platter of zesty yoghurt potato salad.

Zesty yoghurt potato salad with salmon

Serve this potato salad as part of a lunch spread. Or bulk it up with salad greens and make it a meal.

POTATO AND SALMON salad with mustardy dressing

Perfect potato salad

Creamy potato salad

potato salad

February 13, 2020

Loaded potato salad

This is one serious potato salad! Packed full of potatoes, sweet potatoes, bacon and kale with a tangy horseradish dressing

potato salad with prosciutto and dill

January 17, 2018

Prosciutto and potato salad

A classic potato salad is a must-have at any gathering. We’ve topped this one with slices of crispy prosciutto for added texture and a burst of saltiness. With our homemade mayo, it’s sure to satisfy.

quick and easy potato salad

Quick and easy potato salad

Potato salads are a timeless staple on Aussie Christmas spreads. Our recipe, with creamy greek-yoghurt and sour cream dressing, can be on the table in less than half an hour. Too easy!

Warm potato and broad bean salad with bacon and feta

This salad is warm but wonderfully fresh, combining lovely spring ingredients to create a healthy meal for lunch or dinner.

Warm potato and chorizo salad

Fill up on something substantial and incredibly tasty after a long weekend walk with this warm potato and chorizo salad. With spinach, red onion and cherry tomato too, it’s full of nutrients as well as energy.

Warm potato and kumara salad

Potato salad has sure come a long way since the mayonnaise drenched versions. The addition of kumara adds a sweetness of flavour and a smoothness of texture. And not a jar of mayonnaise to be seen.

warm potato salad recipes

Barbecued potato salad with artichoke hearts in creamy mustard dressing

The flavour combination in this easy salad is simply mouth-watering.

chicken and potato salad

Chicken and potato salad

You can use any firm, waxy potatoes, such as pontiac or desiree, for this salad. You will need about 1½ cups (240g) coarsely shredded cooked chicken. Note

german hot potato salad

German hot potato salad

The heat of this salad brings out the flavour of the onion and herbs. You could add bacon or blue cheese if you like.

lemon, garlic and chilli potato salad

Lemon, garlic and chilli potato salad

Tossed in a spicy lemon and chilli butter, this potato salad makes a delicious and vibrant side dish.

Hayden Quinn's Jax’s herby potato salad

Hayden Quinn’s Jax’s herby potato salad

As featured on the Easter with The Australian Women’s Weekly TV special.

potato, tuna and egg salad

Potato, tuna and egg salad

The salad can be made the night before; store, covered, in the fridge. To make the perfect hard-boiled eggs, place eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil; boil, uncovered, for 3½ minutes, drain. Shell eggs when cool enough to handle. Prick the potatoes all over with a fork […]

WARM POTATO,PRAWN & SCALLOP SALAD

Warm potato, prawn and scallop salad

Warm, fragrant and delicious, this potato, prawn and scallop salad makes a great starter or lunch.

BEEF, BEETROOT AND POTATO SALAD

Beef, beetroot and potato salad

For a packed lunch, prepare this salad the night before; it is best dressed just before serving. Place beetroot in base of lunch container, top with mesclun, potato and beef; pack dressing separately. Store in the fridge; bring to room temperature before serving. Note

warm potato and smoked trout salad

Warm potato and smoked trout salad

Smoked salmon can be used instead of trout, if preferred. Note

caesar-style potato salad

Caesar-style potato salad

This is our twist on a caesar salad the addition of potato makes this recipe suitable for a quick dinner or an easy option for lunch at work. For a low-fat version, replace the mayonnaise with skim-milk natural yogurt. The breadcrumbs can be toasted in the oven instead of frying them. Note

basil pesto potato salad

Basil pesto potato salad

Buy basil pesto, instead of making your own, if liked. Note

potato salad with herbed cream

Potato salad with herbed cream

Just cool the kipfler potatoes slightly before assembling this salad as it’s best served still warm.

WARM POTATO AND BEETROOT SALAD

Warm beetroot, egg and potato salad

A simple and interesting warm beetroot, egg and potato salad that makes an excellent light lunch.

Tuna and potato salad

balsamic potato salad

Balsamic potato salad

You can also use bintje or desiree potatoes for this recipe. Note

warm kipfler potato salad

Warm kipfler potato salad

The firm, waxy texture of kipflers are gorgeous in this filling and tasty warm potato salad from Australian Women’s Weekly.

potato, fennel and caper salad

Potato, fennel and caper salad

It’s always a good idea to rinse capers before using them as they are very salty and their brine has a strong flavour which can overpower the other ingredients in the recipe. Note

potato salad with green olives and dill

Potato salad with green olives and dill

We used Sicilian olives in this recipe. They are smooth and fine-skinned with a crisp, crunchy bite and a refreshingly piquant, buttery flavour. Note

mexican bean potato salad

potato, bean and tomato salad

Potato, bean and tomato salad

Salad is best prepared on the day of serving. The potatoes can be served warm or cold. Note

roasted beetroot & potato salad

potato

Smoked trout and potato salad with yogurt dressing

roasted salmon and warm potato salad

Roasted salmon and warm potato salad

You could buy 4 x 75g salmon fillets instead of the larger fillet. The yellow beans add some colour to the dish; if unavailable use green beans. Note

potato and egg salad

Potato and egg salad

If kipfler potatoes are unavailable you can use baby new potatoes. You could also use aïoli, a garlic mayonnaise, instead of plain mayonnaise, and lemon juice instead of warm water to jazz this salad up. Note