These upgrades prove potato salad is no one-trick wonder.

Potato salad is the ideal side dish, some might argue.

Fold in some bacon and top it all with more bacon and shredded cheese.

Potato Salad Recipes, including this Garlic and Herb Potato Salad Served in a Yellow Bowl

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BBQ Potato Salad

Who says BBQ sauce is just for chicken and steak?

Think about it: Is there a better flavor combination than potatoes, BBQ sauce, and bacon?

Cooked potatoes and dressing are combined with funky kimchi and then topped with scallions and sesame seeds.

Loaded-Potato-Salad

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It’s an unexpected side that will disappear fast.

Garlic and Herb Potato Salad

If you’re seeking a lighter potato salad, look no further.

Unlike traditional recipes, this garlicky version calls for tangy vinegar, spicy mustard, andfreshly choppedparsley and basil.

BBQ Potato Salad Served in a White Bowl

Jennifer Causey

Break out an oversized serving bowl and display this gorgeous, eight-serving herby potato salad at your next gathering.

This potato salad recipe is the latter.

Oh, and besides the bacon, the best part is it only takes 30 minutes to make.

Nicoise-Inspired-Potato-Salad

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Skin-on red baby new potatoes, sliced red cabbage, and scallions provide vibrant color.

Add the optional Asian chili-garlic sauce if you like a cold potato salad with a little heat.

The cidery-mustard vinaigrette adds the perfect amount of acid, and crunchy bacon brings texture to every bite.

Kimchi Potato Salad

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Garlic Herb Potato Salad in a yellow bowl with red speckled serving spoon.

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Herb Potato Salad Served in a Green Bowl

Anna Williams

Creamy Potato Salad With Bacon in a Small White Pot

Con Poulos

Sesame Ginger Potato Salad

Greg DuPree

German Beet and Potato Salad in a Serving Platter with Metal Spoon, Surrounded by Glass Cups

Victor Protasio