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Texas Style Potato Salad

Texas Style Potato Salad

It’s been a hard couple of weeks for America.

I’ve been glued to the news and checking on my loved ones for the last couple of weeks. My heart goes out to everyone who has been affected by these natural disasters.

This week I’m teaming up with a bunch of awesome food bloggers to help bring awareness to charities that are helping with the devastation Texas is going through (I’ll be doing another blog post about those suffering through Hurricane Irma next week). We are all posting a Texas themed/styled food and posting a link to a reputable charity. The charity I would like to bring awareness to is the Houston Food Bank.

Food is one of our basic needs and there are many ways to help the food bank. If you are able, financial donations are always accepted, donating food, or your time is also extremely helpful. Please check out their link here if you would like to donate ☺

My grandpa was born and raised in Houston and always spoke longingly of his hometown. While I was figuring out what recipe I should create for this post, I thought of all the different recipes he would make when I was younger. One of the recipes that stood out was the potato salad he would make every summer. I made a couple of changes to it, but overall it stands true to my grandpa’s.

Texas Style Potato Salad- One of the recipes that stood out was the potato salad he would make every summer.

This Texas style potato salad is chunky and certainly has a kick!

My grandpa would always put olives in his potato salad, and I love using green olives for a bit of pucker. If you prefer black olives, feel free to switch them out! They both work wonderfully.

Jalapenos bring this dish to a whole new level and are sure to charm the spicy lover in your life.

Jalapenos bring this dish to a whole new level and are sure to charm the spicy lover in your life. I’ve separated a small portion of this salad out for the kids (or anyone who doesn’t like spicy flavors) and omitted the jalapenos and red onions. My kiddo loves it.

I’ve separated a small portion of this salad out for the kids (or anyone who doesn’t like spicy flavors) and omitted the jalapenos and red onions. My kiddo loves it.

Kiddo version

 

Throw everything together and mix well for a chunky salad that will surely be a hit at any family gathering!

Throw everything together and mix well for a chunky salad that will surely be a hit at any family gathering! This would go absolutely perfect with BBQ!

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Texas Style Potato Salad


  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Total Time: 40
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A chunky style potato salad with a spicy kick!


Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs of baby yellow potatoes, chopped thick
  • 3 hardboiled eggs
  • 4 slices of crispy bacon, chopped
  • 1/4 c red onion, diced
  • 1/4 c green olives (or black if you prefer), sliced
  • 1 jalapeno, diced (if you like it super spicy, leave insides in)
  • 3/4 – 1 c mayonnaise
  • 1 TB yellow mustard
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, add the chopped potatoes and enough water to cover them well.
  2. Bring to a boil and cook for about 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  3. Drain the water and allow potatoes to cool.
  4. While potatoes cool, prepare the rest of your ingredients.
  5. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients with the potatoes. Mix well.
  6. Refrigerate until needed or serve immediately.
  7. Enjoy 🙂

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4

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Texas Style Potato Salad- a chunky potato salad with a spicy kick!

I hope you enjoy this dish and make it your own! Feel free to make any changes you would like. If you can, please make a donation to the Houston Food Bank or any other reputable charity to help those in need. Also check out the other wonderful food bloggers who are participating in this event!

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  1. Avatar for ApronWarriorWendy Klik says

    September 12, 2017 at 3:26 pm

    What a great sounding potato salad. I love recipes that are handed down through generations.

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    • Avatar for ApronWarriorApronWarrior says

      September 14, 2017 at 10:06 am

      Thank you Wendy! It certainly makes a dish much more special!

      Reply
  2. Avatar for ApronWarriorannelawton says

    September 12, 2017 at 4:30 pm

    This looks so good!

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    • Avatar for ApronWarriorApronWarrior says

      September 14, 2017 at 10:07 am

      Thanks Anne!

      Reply
  3. Avatar for ApronWarriorCarlee says

    September 13, 2017 at 5:08 am

    I’m definitely putting jalapenos in my next batch of potato salad! What a great tribute to Texas and your grandpa!

    Reply
    • Avatar for ApronWarriorApronWarrior says

      September 14, 2017 at 10:08 am

      Japalepnos seriously bring the salad to a whole new level! It’s so good!

      Reply
  4. Avatar for ApronWarriorP~ says

    September 13, 2017 at 7:10 am

    I love the idea of olives in potato salad! And I love that you made your grandpa’s recipe. Beautiful. P~

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    • Avatar for ApronWarriorApronWarrior says

      September 14, 2017 at 10:09 am

      Thanks P! Olives really make quite an addition to potato salad! I love it. Give it a try next time you make some! 😀

      Reply
  5. Avatar for ApronWarriorJenne Kopalek (@MooshuJenne) says

    September 14, 2017 at 3:47 pm

    Love the addition of green olives. I would have never thought of that.

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    • Avatar for ApronWarriorApronWarrior says

      September 21, 2017 at 7:35 pm

      Thanks Jenne! I love green olives so the more I can use them the better!

      Reply
  6. Avatar for ApronWarriorVal - Corn, Beans, Pigs & Kids says

    September 21, 2017 at 10:08 am

    I love the addition of olives and jalapenos to make your Texas style potato salad special and unique!

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    • Avatar for ApronWarriorApronWarrior says

      September 21, 2017 at 7:34 pm

      Thanks Val! They’re quite a tasty addition!

      Reply
  7. Avatar for ApronWarriorJoanne Duropan says

    October 3, 2020 at 12:49 pm

    Your site is one of my personal favorites for useful tips. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Avatar for ApronWarriorApronWarrior says

      October 10, 2020 at 8:35 pm

      Thank you so much Joanne!

      Reply

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Avatar for ApronWarriorI’m Carolann and I’m obsessed with food. Seriously, I live and sleep thinking about food. I’m on a mission to create doable, real food recipes
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