Make the best Gluten-Free Easy Potato Salad Recipe with fresh ingredients and more found right in your pantry. This recipe is perfect to make ahead and eat on throughout the week.

This potato salad is a must on your list of picnic salad recipes to share with family and friends. This Potato Salad tops our list of go-to recipes for spring and summer. It is full of fresh ingredients with a delicious mayonnaise base. This is naturally gluten-free, so no special or fancy ingredients are needed.

This recipe will be loved because it’s gluten-free friendly, easy to make ahead, uses ingredients that are on hand, plus it’s creamy, tangy, and full of great texture. This recipe is perfect to serve alongside gluten-free broccoli salad.

Why you’ll love this recipe:

Easy to make ahead – We love to make this before our event and have it ready to serve for guests, or keep a batch in the fridge for the week.
Naturally gluten-free and made with simple ingredients.
Creamy, tangy, and flavorful.
Best side dish for weekday meal or gathering.

Ingredients needed for Easy Potato Salad:

Medium-Sized Potatoes (Russet Potatoes, Yukon Gold Potatoes, or Red Potatoes)
Red Onion
Celery
Hard-Boiled Eggs
Salt
Pepper
Paprika
Sweet Relish
Mayonnaise
Yellow Mustard

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Add potatoes to a large saucepan, cover with water, adding 1-2 inches above potatoes and cook until fork-tender.
Remove from water, add to a large bowl with water and ice to stop the cooking process and make peeling easier. Leave in ice water for about 5 minutes.
Remove skins from potatoes, rinse and cut into small cubes.
Add to a large bowl with chopped celery, onions, and chopped eggs.
In a small bowl, combine the other ingredients and whisk until well combined.
Add to potatoes and stir to combine.
Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Do you need to peel the potatoes?

This will all be based on personal preference. I prefer to peel the potatoes for this Classic Potato Salad, but for the Red Potato Salad, I prefer to leave them on. Red potatoes have thin skin, which means you can skip peeling them.

It’s best to boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water on high heat until they are fork-tender for 10-12 minutes. Then, drain and cool, they can easily be peeled. Alternatively, you can also peel them before boiling.

Which type of potatoes should you use for potato salad?

After years of making this recipe, I prefer Yukon Gold Potatoes, they tend to hold their shape well. Although I prefer that, classic potato salad is typically made with Russet Potatoes and those work very well for this recipe.

If you are looking for the ultimate potato salad trick, use red potatoes. These have thin skin, which means you can skip peeling them. So fi you’re in a crunch for time, this would be the best choice. They hold their ship similar to Yukon Gold as well.

Can you prepare the potato salad ahead of time?

Potato Salad is a cold salad, so this is best when prepared in advance and chilled in the fridge. It can stay in the fridge for 5-7 days.

Tips for Making Gluten-Free Potato Salad Recipe:

Cut the Potatoes Evenly – When cut evenly, the potatoes will boil and cook evenly. They should be cut into bite-sized pieces.
Always chill the potato salad!
Get creative with it! Add in spicy seasoning if you prefer it to have some kick, like cayenne pepper or red chili pepper flakes. Add crunchy toppings such as crispy bacon or additional celery. Make it zesty with fresh dill or fresh chives, it’s easy to get creative with fresh herbs.
Use high-quality mayonnaise! This recipe is made with Mayonnaise, NOT Miracle Whip. Miracle whip has a different flavor, so be sure to choose wisely.

What should you serve it with?

This recipe is great served with these recipes:

Pair it with Baby Back Ribs!

Or with our favorite, Onion Soup Mix Burgers!

Serve it alongside Smoked Bologna!

Pair it with classic Grilled Chicken!

How do you store leftover potato salad?

Leftover creamy potato salad can be stored in a large bowl in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Be sure to keep it covered with a lid or plastic wrap. When ready to serve, just stir it up and serve.

Gluten-Free Potato Salad is the perfect spring or summer side dish, weeknight side, or side for a BBQ. It’s easy to make homemade and even easier to store and serve throughout the week!