If you’re a true southerner, then you know the place Potato Salad has at our dinner table. However, if you’re a mom, you know how long it can take to make. This is why this Instant Pot Potato Salad with russet potatoes is everything. I haven’t tasted anything this good in a while.
I also love natural simplicity in a recipe. You aren’t using a ton of ingredients in this recipe and it’s all around delicious. This is the perfect side dish for parties this summer.
Anytime you have Instant Pot Potato Salad with bacon on the menu, you can consider it a party. Y’all have asked for more Instant Pot side dishes, so I present to you the best Instant Pot Potato Salad you’ll ever make.
FAQ
Does Instant Pot Potato Salad taste as good as regular Potato Salad?
I definitely think so, plus it is SO easy to make! I actually think it might taste a bit better than “regular” Potato Salad, as all the seasonings really come together wonderfullly!
What does Potato Salad pair well with?
I love pairing this Salad with so many different dishes, including my Instant Pot Barbecue Pulled Pork and Instant Pot Hamburgers! The opportunities are endless
Should you use Russet Potatoes or Red Potatoes in Potato Salad?
I find that Russet Potatoes are the better pick here, because they are a bit softer and more flavorful then Red Potatoes. However, the choice is yours! Try both versions and let me know which one is your favorite!
Ingredients you’ll need for Instant Pot Potato Salad:
- 10-12 white potatoes skin removed and cut into small cubes
- 1 cup water
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
How do you make Instant Pot Potato Salad:
- For starters, you will need just a few of these ingredients: potatoes, eggs, celery, onions, and all the fixin’s.
- First, you will place 1 cup of water, potatoes and eggs into the bottom of the instant pot. I use this potato slicer like this one to slice my potatoes quickly.
- Next, you will close the lid and make sure the pressure release is closed. Set the instant pot to manual, high pressure for 4 minutes.
- Then, quick release the pressure and immediately drain the potatoes and eggs and rinse them under cold water until they are no longer steaming. Place the eggs into an ice water bath.
- Finally, add potatoes to a bowl and mix together with onion, celery, mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper. Slice two eggs crisscross as shown, and mix with the potatoes.
- Place potato salad into a serving bowl and top with 1 sliced egg. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
If you don’t have an Instant Pot yet, it’s totally worth the investment. It’s easy to use and I have all sorts of delicious instant pot recipes for you to try out.
Give this 6 Minute Instant Pot Potato Salad recipe a try and let me know what you think. My husband said, “this is the best potato salad you have ever made” – so ya’ll know if he loves it, you will too.
Instant Pot Potato Salad
Ingredients
- 10-12 white potatoes skin removed and cut into small cubes
- 1 cup water
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Place 1 cup of water, potatoes and eggs into the bottom of the instant pot.
- Close the lid and make sure the pressure release is closed.
- Set the instant pot to manual, high pressure for 4 minutes.
- Quick release the pressure and immediately drain the potatoes and eggs and rinse them under cold water until they are no longer steaming.
- Place the eggs into an ice water bath.
- Add potatoes to a bowl and mix together with onion, celery, mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper.
- Slice two eggs crisscross as shown, and mix with the potatoes.
- Place potato salad into a serving bowl and top with 1 sliced egg.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Marjorie says
I usually make egg loaf, instead of “boiling” eggs in the shell. Here’s my question: Does everyone wash their eggshells before putting them in the Instant Pot? With all the worry about salmonella, it seems like the right thing to do. I’m trying your potato salad recipe, and I did wash the eggs. Especially with farm eggs, I would recommend washing them, although I’ve never seen that mentioned.
Winona Rogers says
Hi Marjorie, thank you for stopping by and leaving your thoughts. I personally recommend washing them, but I guess it is a preference. I hope you enjoyed the Instant Pot Potato Salad recipe!
Kim says
How many servings is this recipe? Thanks!
Winona Rogers says
I would say around 6 servings. Hope you enjoyed!
Marie says
Quick, easy and delicious!
Winona Rogers says
Awesome, Marie! Thank you so much for leaving this feedback about my Instant Pot Potato Salad. I hope you enjoy this recipe through the Summer. Have a great weekend.
Sue says
Fantastic recipe! Just finished making this for supper later. Very easy and so tasty. A little parsley and smoked paprika to finish it off. I might add a little extra water next time. Thank you for posting this super easy recipe! Kudos to the cook.