From creamy classic potato salad to German potato salad, loaded baked potato salad, ranch potato salad, Amish potato salad, and mustard potato salad — there’s a perfect side dish for every BBQ, picnic, and summer party 
Ingredients:
German Potato Salad:
2 pounds petite red potatoes, cut into quarters (approximately 1 ½ inch in size)
8 ounces bacon, diced into ½ inch pieces (6 to 7 slices thick cut)
1 cup yellow onion, diced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons German style mustard, Boar’s Head brand (see tips)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
⅓ cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided (2 tablespoons in potato salad and 1 tablespoon for garnish)
Amish Potato Salad:
3 pounds starchy potatoes, Russet or Yukon gold
½ cup celery, chopped
5 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
¼ cup white onion, finely chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar, or rice vinegar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
Salt, to taste
Mustard Potato Salad:
5 pounds golden potatoes, or red potatoes (do not peel before boiling)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, or white vinegar
2 stalks celery, chopped (about ¾ cup)
6 eggs, hard boiled and chopped
2 cups Miracle Whip, mayonnaise, or a half-and-half combination (If using only mayonnaise, add 1 tablespoon of vinegar. If using a half-and-half combination, add ¾ teaspoon of vinegar)
½ cup pickle relish
1½ tablespoons yellow mustard
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
paprika, sprinkled on top (optional)
Ranch Potato Salad:
3 pounds baby red potatoes
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 cup green onions, diced
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
1 bottle ranch salad dressing, 473 milliliters
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
Loaded Baked Potato Salad:
6 or 8 medium or small russet potatoes, washed and dried
¼ cup olive oil, extra virgin
1¼ cups sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 pound bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled (reserve ¼ cup for garnish)
½ cup thinly sliced green onion,
½ cup diced red onion
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided (2 cups and ½ cups for garnish)
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions for garnish
Creamy Potato Salad
6 red potatoes, peeled and chopped
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
⅓ cup diced onion
⅓ cup dill pickle relish
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon granulated garlic powder
½ teaspoon dill weed