I think it’s universally known that Patti LaBelle is not only a musical legend, but also an amazing cook. Patti LaBelle recipes like this potato salad and her famous sweet potato pie are from LaBelle Cuisine, one of her many cookbooks. This potato salad is “auntie” approved and the ultimate Black cookout food. I adapted her original recipe by clarifying the instructions and adding tips to make it easier for all levels of cooks to make at home.
Why Make Patti LaBelle Potato Salad
- Simple & easy: this recipe requires just a few common ingredients that you need to stir . The most involved part of the process is boiling the potatoes, which isn’t much at all.
- See what the hype is about: maybe you watched Oprah talk about it or you just know that this red potato salad is famous, but making this is the only way to see what the hype is all about!
- Red Potatoes: I got a big bag of red potatoes. These work better in potato salad because they tend to keep their shape even after being boiled.
- Eggs: these are hard boiled. You can boil this the traditional way or make boiled eggs in an air fryer
- Red Onion, Bell Pepper and Celery: If you’re like me and don’t care to bite into big chunks of raw onion, bell peppers or celery, finely chop and dice these. The official Patti LaBelle potato salad recipe says medium-sized, but since that’s not really measurable, I’m suggesting one cup of each.
- Celery Seed
- Mayonnaise: I recommend brands like Hellmans, Dukes or Best Foods.
- Sweet Relish:
- Salt and Pepper: this recipe calls for adding salt and pepper to taste. You’ll find my suggestion in the recipe card.
How to Make Patti LaBelle Potato Salad
- Boil your potatoes until tender in salted water
- Peel the potatoes and dice them into bite-sized chunks
- Add the potatoes to a bowl with the remaining ingredients
- Stir to combine the potato salad. Top with the remaining eggs and a few dashes of paprika.
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FAQ
Do you have to wait for potatoes to cool before making potato salad?
Yes, if your potato salad is a cold salad, as most are, allow the cooked potatoes to cool to room temperature before adding the dressing and other ingredients.