• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Restless Chipotle

  • Blog
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Meal Plans
  • Video
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Blog
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Meal Plans
  • Video
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Blog
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Meal Plans
  • Video
×

Home » Recipes » Side Dish Recipes

CopyCat Red, Hot, and Blue Potato Salad (6 Ingredients

Published: May 14, 2023 Last Updated: May 9, 2023 by Marye 1314 words. | About 7 minutes to read this article.

Jump to Recipe Pin Recipe
25 minutes mins
This easy copycat Red Hot and Blue potato salad goes together in less than 30 minutes and you can serve it warm or chilled. It's the perfect summer side dish for your grilled meats and spicy bbq!
Closeup of a bowl of potato salad with text overlay for Pinterest.

Y'all are going to love this one! I promise!

Don't want to scroll through the page to get to the recipe? Use the table of contents to click on the section you want to go to.

A serving bowl of potato salad with a serving spoon.
Jump to:
  • ❤️ Why you'll love it
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 📖 Variations
  • 💭 Things to know
  • 👩‍🍳 FAQs
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 🍽️ Serve with...
  • 📞 The last word
  • Copycat Red, Hot, and Blue Potato Salad
  • 💬 Comments

❤️ Why you'll love it

  • Only 5 ingredients to recreate Red Hot & Blue's famous salad (plus an optional ingredient that I love).
  • Perfect side dish for your next summer cookout, Memorial Day, and Fourth of July celebrations
  • Leaving the potatoes skin-on gives the delicious salad a unique texture (and saves you time spent peeling them!)

This copycat Red, Hot, and Blue potato salad recipe is the easiest summer side you'll ever make! Creamy and cool, the slight twist on a classic potato salad will satisfy your taste buds with fireworks of flavor.

🧾 Ingredients

This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

Ingredients for this recipe.

🔪 Instructions

This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page.

Step by step images showing how to make this recipe.
  1. Simmer the red potatoes and drain—be sure to leave the skin on.
  2. Hard-boil the eggs. Cool and peel.
  3. Cut the potatoes and hard-boiled eggs into bite-size pieces.
  4. Combine the green onions, celery seed, and mayo. Add to the potatoes and eggs, and toss gently to combine in a large bowl.

🥫 Storage

Red, Hot, and Blue potato salad makes a great side dish for summer parties. Plus, you can enjoy the leftovers all week long, and save yourself from having to cook!

Like most homemade potato salads, it's only safe to keep mayo-based dishes at room temperature for two hours at the most. So, wrap up your leftovers promptly!

You can spoon the potato salad into a separate airtight container, or simply cover the bowl with a tight layer of plastic wrap. Refrigerated, the delicious side dish with keep for about five days.

Enjoy the leftovers chilled, or let them come to room temperature for best results.

Overhead view of a bowl of potato salad on a table.

📖 Variations

Since this is a copycat version of Red, Hot, and Blue's potato salad, I recommend sticking as close to the recipe as possible! However, there are some swaps you can make—if you really have to.

  • Red potatoes are sometimes called Red Bliss potatoes in the grocery store, so you can use either in this recipe just fine!
  • We prefer Duke's mayonnaise, but you can use any kind. Full-fat is best, but reduced-fat or low-sodium versions will work well, too.
  • If you can't find celery seeds, dill or caraway seeds are similar enough to work instead. You could also use celery salt or finely diced celery stalks.
  • Top the potato salad with blue cheese to add some color. (This is fun for red, white, and blue-themed parties around the 4th of July!)
  • This is not traditional at all, but if you like things spicy, use some of this Chipotle aioli in place of the mayo. (Aioli is just fancy mayo, anyway!)
  • Again, not traditional to the famous restaurant recipe, but stirring in some shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits is fun and tasty.

💭 Things to know

Expert Tip: I love this recipe because you don't have to chill it before enjoying! In fact, it tastes best at room temperature, just after mixing the warm potatoes and cool mayonnaise together.

  • If you like the potatoes to taste a little firmer, steam them instead of boiling them. This takes a little longer, though.
  • Just like when you're making pasta, it's important to salt the water for potatoes, too!
  • Place your potatoes in cold water, first, then heat it all up. If you plop your potatoes into boiling-hot water, they may taste more starchy.
  • Many egg experts (eggsperts!) recommend buying eggs at least 7-10 days before you plan to hardboil them. It makes peeling easier!
  • Dunk your hardboiled eggs in an ice bath after removing them from the hot water to cool them quickly and help the shells come off better.
  • Here's another great trick: add a tablespoon of white vinegar to the water before boiling your eggs. This helps disintegrate the shell and prevents the whites from leaking if an egg happens to crack.
  • After adding the mayo mixture to the potatoes and eggs, combine gently. The eggs will break up a little, but you don't want to turn them into mush.
  • Store green onions in the fridge in a small cup of water (like flowers in a vase.) This keeps them fresher for longer—as long as they still have some of their roots intact, that is.

👩‍🍳 FAQs

Why is it called "Red, Hot, and Blue" potato salad?

Red, Hot, and Blue is the name of a popular restaurant. They specialize in Memphis-style BBQ and Southern hospitality! This is a copycat recipe of their famous potato salad side dish.

Can I make this recipe in advance?

Absolutely! You can make it 2-3 days in advance. Just be sure to refrigerate the potato salad right away to prevent any food-based sickness.

What other potatoes can I use?

The classic Red, Hot, and Blue potato salad uses red potatoes for their smooth texture and tender skin. However, you could swap a similar potato in, if you have to, like creamer potatoes or yellow potatoes. Get creative and use purple potatoes to add a pop of color!

Can I swap sour cream for the mayonnaise?

No, ma'am! Mayo is the perfect texture and flavor for this copycat potato salad. Sour cream is a little too tangy. However, if you want some tang, you can take a tablespoon or two out of the cup of mayonnaise and replace it with sour cream.

Overhead view of potato salad and a hamburger on a plate.

📚 Related recipes

  • Red Skin Mashed Potatoes take less than a half-hour to make, and are full of buttery, garlicky, potato-perfection!
  • With potatoes, tomatoes, and crunchy red onion slices, Italian Green Bean Salad is a refreshing and satisfying summer party side dish!
  • With tons of cheese and everyone's favorite crunchy breadcrumb topping, Creamy Potatoes au Gratin is a must-have at any gathering!
  • Closeup of the top of the casserole in a dish for featured image.
    Southern Eggplant Casserole
  • Overhead view of Fritos salad in a white bowl
    Potluck Frito Corn Salad (Mom's Easy No-Fail Recipe)
  • A collage of side dishes for white chicken chili for the feature image.
    What to Serve with White Chicken Chili (75 Ideas)
  • Overhead view of Italian cheese tortellini salad with asparagus.
    Italian Cheese Tortellini Pasta Salad (Easy Recipe!)

🍽️ Serve with...

  • Patriotic Fruit Salad is a fun, fresh, sweet treat all summer long.
  • Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Chicken on the Grill satisfies your summer cravings and impresses everyone—guests or even just the family!
  • Dr Pepper Baked Beans go with potato salad like pool parties with popsicles—ya can't have one without the other!
  • Pig Pickin' Cake is a Southern potluck staple. If you haven't tried it yet, there's no better time than now.

📞 The last word

I do love my mom's classic potato salad but I have to say that this copycat recipe is absolutely delicious, too.

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need. Don't forget that you can click on "add to collection" to save it to your own, private recipe box!

If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Closeup of a bowl of potato salad for feature image.
5 from 2 votes

Copycat Red, Hot, and Blue Potato Salad

Print Pin Recipe Save Go to Collections
Prevent your screen from going dark
This easy copycat Red Hot and Blue potato salad goes together in less than 30 minutes and you can serve it warm or chilled. It's the perfect summer side dish for your grilled meats and spicy bbq!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American - Southern
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings:8
Calories:368
Author:Marye Audet-White
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds red skin potatoes, unpeeled
  • 2 eggs, hardboiled
  • 5 stalks green onion, sliced
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet relish, optional
  • 1 ½ teaspoons celery seed

I earn a commission from Instacart from qualifying purchases.

Instructions

  • Wash potatoes really well. Don't peel them.
  • If the potatoes are small cut in half. If larger cut in fourths.
  • Simmer in salted water just until tender.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • Cut the potatoes and eggs into bite sized pieces.
  • Put into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Mix the green onions, mayonnaise, sweet relish if using, and celery seed until smooth.
  • Pour over the potato mixture and mix gently.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate after 2 hours at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 856mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 32888IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2mg

Sign up for the emails and never miss another recipe!!

    We'll never share your email or send you spam. Pinkie swear.

    More Legendary Southern Side Dish Recipes

    • Overhead view of a bowl of red, white, and blue fruit cut in star shapes.
      Perfect Summer Fruit Salad (with Honey Lime Dressing)
    • A collage of recipes made with canned corn.
      15 Best Canned Corn Recipes (Easy and Delicious)
    • Closeup overhead view of the macaroni salad in a bowl with a spoon in it for serving.
      BBQ Macaroni Salad Texas Style
    • Closeup of fried cabbage and bacon in a skillet.
      Old-Fashioned Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon
    • Facebook
    • Twitter

    About Marye

    With a 40 year focus on the importance of family and a passion for southern comfort food, Marye Audet-White is an expert in melding the two together effortlessly. Marye's a NY Times Bestselling author with 10 cookbooks under her belt and her recipes have been featured in Good Housekeeping, Country Living, Today, House Beautiful, Texas Living, Food & Wine, and many more.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Betty

      May 25, 2023 at 11:48 am

      5 stars
      A great summer salad and so quick and easy. We serve the bleu cheese on the side. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Marye

        May 25, 2023 at 11:50 am

        Yum - that's a great idea!

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Love it? Give it 5 stars!




    Primary Sidebar

    Marye Audet-White, founder of Restless Chipotle Media

    Hey Y'all, I'm Marye.

    NY Times bestselling author. 10 cookbooks. Mom of 8 kids. Homeschooling mom for 22 years. Addicted to Hallmark Christmas Movies.

    More about me →

    Father's Day

    • Closeup of a finished hamburger in a bun.
      Retro Lipton Onion Soup Burger (Vintage Recipe)
    • Overhead view of a skillet of baked beans with a spoon in it.
      Dr Pepper Baked Beans
    • A collage of side dishes that go with hamburgers.
      What to Serve with Hamburgers
    • Close up of chicken breast that's been grilled.
      Awesome Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon
    • Closeup of a bright red cocktail in a clear glass.
      Alabama Slammer Cocktail
    • Closeup of blackberry cobbler with a spoon in it.
      Old Fashioned Southern Blackberry Cobbler Recipe

    👑 Reader Favorites

    • Square overhead of chicken for feature image.
      Crockpot Angel Chicken
    • Close up of the sauce showing the creamy texture.
      Copycat Red Robin Campfire Sauce Recipe
    • Wooden spatula removing fried potatoes out of iron skillet.
      How to Make Crispy Fried Potatoes
    • Blue cocktail with a red and white straw.
      Sex in the Driveway: Bright Blue Cocktail

    Footer

    ^ back to top

    About

    • About Marye Audet-White
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Accessibility Policy
    MaryeAudet Whiteandherchildren Dec

    Featured in:

    Companies that Marye Audet-White and Restless Chipotle have been affiliated with.

    Contact Marye

    • Contact

    My new blog for bread bakers:

    Love baking bread? Click here to check out my new blog!

    Logo for breadcrumbs in the butter blog.
    Check out my new blog!

    Copyright ©2006 - 2023 Restless Chipotle Media, LLC