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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Meal Type » Salads » Old Fashioned Amish Potato Salad

    Published: Nov 6, 2022 | Last Updated On: Nov 7, 2022 by Neha Mathur

    Old Fashioned Amish Potato Salad

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    Make this easy and simple Walmart copycat Old Fashioned Amish Potato Salad at home using a few simple ingredients. It’s a great summer side dish that is sure to tickle your palate (gluten-free).

    Here are some more salad recipes that you may like – Cucumber Avocado Salad, Kale Mango Salad, Cranberry Chicken Salad, Watermelon Feta Salad, Kidney Bean Salad, and Ramen Noodle Salad.

    Amish potato salad served in a bowl.
    Jump to:
    • About Old Fashioned Amish Potato Salad
    • Ingredients
    • Variations
    • How To Make Amish Potato Salad
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Pro Tips By Neha
    • Storage Suggestions
    • You Might Also Like
    • Recipe Card

    About Old Fashioned Amish Potato Salad

    This Walmart copycat Old Fashioned Amish Potato Salad is a creamy and decadent salad recipe that is easy to make, comforting, and super delicious.

    This delicious salad is a staple for summer picnics, get-togethers, road travel, house parties, or BBQs. It is also great to serve a light meal on its own.

    Amish Style Potato Salad is slightly sweeter than other potato salads making it unique and different. Mustard and vinegar balance the sweetness very well.

    It is also a great salad to prepare for a large crowd. You can easily double or triple the recipe as per your requirements.

    This gluten-free Amish potato salad recipe tastes best the next day, so try to plan to make it in advance.

    Ingredients

    For The Salad

    Amish potato salad ingredients 1

    Potatoes – I prefer using Russet potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes as they are starchier when compared to other potatoes and also soak up the dressing nicely. These potatoes are also firm and do not fall apart when tossed with the dressing.

    You can also use a combination of both these potatoes in this salad recipe.

    If you don’t have access to these varieties of potatoes, then use whichever is easily available.

    Eggs – Hard-boiled eggs add a lovely texture to the salad and they are rich in protein too.

    Others – You will also need celery ribs, red onions, and sweet pickle relish.

    For The Dressing

    Amish potato salad dressing ingredients

    The dressing for this potato egg salad is creamy, sweet, and tangy. It is made using some basic ingredients like mayonnaise, yellow mustard sauce, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and celery seeds.

    Skip adding celery seeds if they are not easily available.

    Variations

    You can replace mayonnaise with miracle whip for a low-fat version. Miracle whip has half the fat content compared to mayonnaise. I personally prefer adding mayonnaise, as it gives a nice rich and creamy texture to the salad.

    Mayonnaise can be replaced with sour cream as well for a taste change.

    You can also add 2 tablespoon of melted and cooled butter to the dressing to make it richer.

    If apple cider vinegar is not available, you can replace it with regular white vinegar.

    You can add some paprika, red pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper to the dressing for a spicy kick. You can also add other seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder etc.

    To make the salad more flavorful, add chopped herbs like oregano, parsley, dill, basil, etc.

    Top the salad with crispy bacon or shredded cheddar cheese to make it even more indulgent.

    How To Make Amish Potato Salad

    Cook The Potatoes

    Wash 8 oz (250 g) of potatoes and peel them using a vegetable peeler.

    Cut them into ½-inch cubes. Soak the potatoes in water until ready to use.

    Heat 2-3 cups of water in a large pot over medium heat.

    Once the water comes to a boil, add the potato cubes and 1 tablespoon salt to the pot and stir well.

    potato cubes and salt added to boiling hot water.

    Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low.

    Pan covered with a lid.

    Cook covered for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

    Drain the water and run the cooked potatoes under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool them down.

    Tip – Do not over-boil the potatoes, they should be cooked yet intact. You can also cook some macaroni along with potatoes to make a cold Amish potato pasta salad.

    Cooked potatoes rinsed with water to stop cooking.

    Make The Dressing

    Stir together

    • ¼ cup plain mayonnaise
    • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard sauce
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon celery seeds (optional)
    Dressing ingredients added to a bowl.

    in a small mixing bowl.

    Ready salad dressing.

    Make The Salad

    Add the cooked and cooled potatoes to a large mixing bowl.

    Add 1 hard-boiled egg (chopped), 2 tablespoon chopped celery ribs, 2 tablespoon chopped red onions, and 1 tablespoon chopped sweet pickle relish to the bowl.

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything well.

    Note – Do not mix hot potatoes with the dressing, the dressing might split.

    Salad ingredients and dressing added to a bowl.

    Check for seasonings and add more if needed.

    Chill the salad in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.

    Ready Amish potato salad.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Amish potato salad v/s regular potato salad?

    Amish potato salad is different from regular potato salad in terms of taste. The Amish salad is much sweeter, and tangier than the regular salad, and has more complex flavors.

    Regular potato salad is dressed with a sweet mayonnaise dressing, whereas Amish salad has a mayo dressing that is perfectly balanced by other ingredients such as mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.

    Do we have to peel the potatoes?

    No, peeling is totally optional. I like to peel them as it makes the salad creamier but if you like a little texture and the earthy taste, then feel free to keep the skin on.

    How to make Amish style potato salad less sweet?

    I love the sweetness of this potato salad, but it is not the same for everyone. To lower the sweetness, you can reduce the quantity of sugar and skip adding sweet pickle relish. Add pickled jalapeno instead.

    Pro Tips By Neha

    Peeling the potatoes is totally optional.

    Do not overcook the potatoes. they must be cooked but still, hold their shape well.

    Cook the potatoes in salted water for the best taste.

    Drain the potatoes well. Any extra water will add unwanted moisture to the dressing and make the salad watery.

    Storage Suggestions

    This creamy salad tastes better the next day. So if you are making it for a big crowd, prepare it a day ahead and store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

    This salad stays good for 3-4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

    I do not recommend freezing this salad as the potatoes will get mushy and grainy once frozen and thawed.

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    Make this easy and simple Walmart copycat Old Fashioned Amish Potato Salad at home using a few simple ingredients. It's a great summer side dish that is sure to tickle your palate (gluten-free).

    Old Fashioned Amish Potato Salad Recipe

    Make this easy and simple Walmart copycat Old Fashioned Amish Potato Salad at home using a few simple ingredients. It's a great summer side dish that is sure to tickle your palate.
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Cooling Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 370kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    For The Salad

    • 8 ounce potatoes (250 g)
    • 1 hard-boiled egg (chopped)
    • 2 tablespoons chopped celery ribs
    • 2 tablespoons chopped red onions
    • 1 tablespoons chopped sweet pickle relish

    For The Dressing

    • ¼ cup plain mayonnaise
    • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard sauce
    • 1 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
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    Instructions

    Cook The Potatoes

    • Wash the potatoes and peel them using a vegetable peeler.
    • Note – You can choose to keep the skin-on.
    • Cut them into ½-inch cubes. Soak the potatoes in water until ready to use.
    • Heat 2-3 cups of water in a pot over medium heat.
    • Once the water comes to a boil, add the potato cubes and 1 tablespoon salt to the pot and stir well.
    • Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low.
    • Cook covered for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
    • Drain the water and run the cooked potatoes under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool them down.
    • Tip – Do not over-boil the potatoes, they should be cooked yet intact. You can also cook some macaroni along with potatoes to make a cold Amish potato pasta salad.

    Make The Dressing

    • Stir together all the dressing in a small mixing bowl.

    Make The Salad

    • Add the cooked and cooled potatoes to a large mixing bowl.
    • Add chopped egg, celery ribs, red onions, and sweet pickle relish to the bowl.
    • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything well.
    • Note – Do not mix hot potatoes with the dressing, the dressing might split.
    • Check for seasonings and add more if needed.
    • Chill the salad in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLC1kdHV2og

    Notes

    You can easily double or triple the recipe as per your requirements.
    You can replace mayonnaise with miracle whip for a low-fat version. Miracle whip has half the fat content compared to mayonnaise. I personally prefer adding mayonnaise, as it gives a nice rich and creamy texture to the salad.
    Mayonnaise can be replaced with sour cream as well for a taste change.
    You can also add 2 tablespoons of melted and cooled butter to the dressing to make it richer.
    If apple cider vinegar is not available, you can replace it with regular white vinegar.
    You can add some paprika, red pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper to the dressing for a spicy kick. You can also add other seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder etc.
    To make the salad more flavorful, add chopped herbs like oregano, parsley, dill, basil, etc.
    Top the salad with crispy bacon or shredded cheddar cheese to make it even more indulgent.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 895mg | Potassium: 624mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg
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