Potato salad is as much an American tradition as picnics, hot dogs and barbecues. And just like any other tradition, potato salad is interpreted many different ways. With or without mustard, spicy or traditional, with hard-boiled eggs or not—no matter how you serve your own special version, all eyes will be on the potato salad.

To ensure picnic-perfect results, try these delicious recipes and helpful tips from the National Potato Promotion Board.

Salad Tip: Dress the potatoes while they are still warm. This technique increases absorption of the dressing and maximizes flavor.

Food Safety Reminder: Potato salad and other potato dishes should not be left unrefrigerated for too long. If you are at a picnic, barbecue or out on the patio, keep the dish on ice.

Quick Tip from H-E-B: No time at all? Try our own Good-to-Go! Potato Salad in three delicious flavors. Get some today at your full-service H-E-B Deli.

• Mustard Potato Salad made with premium mustard for a zippy, homemade taste.
• Country Potato Salad with real mayonnaise and chopped pickles (not relish!).
• German Potato Salad that captures the taste of authentic Texas German recipes with lots of bacon; can be eaten hot or cold.

See our recipes for more potato salad ideas.