Get ready to impress your guests this Christmas and New Year’s Eve with these mouth-watering potato spread recipes!
Don’t let the expense of the holiday season get you down, instead, transform your leftovers into something delicious with our guidance.
And did you know that a simple potato salad recipe can be turned into a tasty sandwich spread? Let’s get cooking!
Deli Salad Mayo Spread
This potato spread recipe is easy, filling, and delicious! Your guests won’t believe their taste buds when they try these sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup ham (or soft salami)
- 3 1/2 cup potatoes (waxy potatoes best)
- 2 medium carrots
- 6 large eggs
- 3 celery sticks
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 0.5 teaspoons of black pepper
Method
- Place the potatoes in a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Add the carrots and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the egg and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Drain the water and let everything cool.
- Cut the potatoes into small pieces.
- Finely chop the cooked carrot and celery.
- Peel the eggs and roughly chop them into small pieces.
- Add everything to a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, salt and pepper.
- Add the mayonnaise mixture to the potato salad and toss until well combined.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Potato mayo spread with pickled vegetable
Indulge in the perfect combination of bread rolls with potato salad, garnished with chunks of pickled cucumbers and onions that add the perfect crunch to this creamy delight. Once you have a taste of this incredibly delicious salad, you will be hooked and find yourself preparing it again and again.
Ingredients
- 3 cups red-brown potatoes
- 1 spoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon rice or apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 pieces of deli ham (or soft salami)
- 1/2 cup pickled onions
- 1/2 cup pickled cucumbers
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Method
- Wash the whole potatoes with the skin, place them in a pot, and let them boil until tender.
- While the potatoes are boiling, cut the onion into thin slices and cucumbers into small cubes.
- Sprinkle the cucumber and onion with sugar and a teaspoon of salt, toss lightly, and let sit for 10 minutes or more to pickle.
- Sprinkle the cucumber and onion with the sugar and a teaspoon of salt, toss lightly, and let sit for 10 minutes or more.
- Once the cucumbers and onions are nicely pickled, squeeze out the excess liquid.
- Cut the ham or salami into larger cubes.
- Peel the potatoes and mash until smooth.
- Add sugar, salt, milk, mayonnaise, and one drop of vinegar to the mashed potatoes and mix well.
- Finally, add the pickled vegetables and ham to the potato salad and mix again.
- Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your delicious potato salad!
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No-mayo Potato Spread
This potato salad recipe is simple yet flavorful with a dressing made from pickles, mustard, and vinegar.
Ingredients
- 6 large waxy potatoes
- 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dill pickle
- 1 tablespoon of mustard
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- a pinch of pepper
Method
- Wash the potatoes and place them in a pot with enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and rinse them with cold water to cool them down. Once cooled, peel them and chop them finely.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, and sugar.
- Add the chopped potatoes, red onion, and dill pickle to the bowl and stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the potato salad until it’s time to serve.
- Enjoy your delicious potato salad as a side dish, or use it as a filling for sandwiches.
Boiled Potatoes Mayo Spread
This potato salad will be a crowd-pleaser for any festive occasion, whether it’s Christmas or New Year’s Eve. And how can you make it visually appealing?Check out our article with decorating tips !
Ingredients
- 3 cups salad potatoes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup celery (finely chopped)
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- salt
- pepper
Method
- Hard-boil the eggs, peel, and finely chop.
- Chop the celery and onion.
- Boil the potatoes in their skins until soft.
- Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, spices, chopped eggs, celery, and onion and stir until combined.
- Add potatoes and mix.
- Put in the refrigerator until you start preparing the sandwiches with potato spread.
Which other type of salad can be used in sandwiches?
There are a few different types of salads that are commonly used as sandwich fillings.
Apart from potato salad, which is the most popular, ham salad is also a favorite choice.
Ham salad is basically sliced smoked ham mixed with mayonnaise, onions, and pickles.
Egg salad is another popular option. It is made by boiling eggs and chopping them into small pieces, which are then mixed with mayonnaise, onions, and sometimes mustard.
For those who prefer chicken, chicken salad is a great option. It is made by cooking chicken and chopping it into small pieces, which are then mixed with mayonnaise, green onions, and herbs.
Finally, salmon salad is a more modern option that has become quite popular in recent times. It is made from smoked salmon that is chopped and mixed with mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, and possibly finely chopped onions.