This smoked potato salad recipe (with or without mayo) is a home run summer side dish, made in the electric smoker. This easy recipe is made with potatoes, bell pepper, and chopped celery, in a tangy dressing.
This easy potato salad in the smoker is a great recipe to make if you have extra space available. The potato salad picks up a fantastic smoky flavor! You can choose to add mayonnaise after you take the potato salad out of the smoker to make it extra creamy, or leave it as-is without mayo. Either way is delicious.
Our friends gave us an electric smoker for a housewarming gift, and it has been great to smoke amazing things that aren’t meat. We’ve smoked some really fun recipes like deviled eggs eggs, tofu, and even Cheese-Itz (highly recommend!). All taste amazing, and you can do so much with an electric smoker besides meat.
Our smoker has 4 shelves, so I like to throw in a tray of potatoes on if we have extra room. This smoked potato salad only take about 2 hours, so it’s a great side dish option if you have hungry guests.
This Smoked Potato Salad Recipe Is
- Satisfying
- Smoky
- Comforting
- Vegetarian & Gluten Free
- A Fantastic BBQ side dish
- Easy to Make
- A Crowd-Pleaser
- Creamy or Not – Add Mayo After Cooking if You’d Like
Make The Best Potato Salad in an Electric Smoker!
Our friends gave us an electric smoker for a housewarming gift a while ago, and it has been really fantastic for all kinds of foods. We do brisket, pork tenderloin, ribs, smoked salmon… and even some vegan and vegetarian recipes as well. We’ve smoked some really fun things vegetables, chips, and even pancakes (yep, they were great!). All taste awesome, and you can do so much with an electric smoker besides meat.
What’s In This Smoker Potato Salad Recipe?
Potatoes, Bell Pepper, Celery, Green Onion, Dill – I stock up on organic produce with Misfits Market – they have a fantastic selection of in-season fruits & veggies, healthy pantry items, and great food finds for a fraction of grocery store prices! You can get $10 off your first $30 box by clicking here!
- Whole Grain Mustard – for a really nice flavor and texture, I love this fancy Whole Grain Mustard. Using a really good mustard makes all the difference, so don’t use the basic yellow stuff for this recipe.
- Apple Cider Vinegar, which gives this dressing a little extra tang which is really fantastic!
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: I like to use this fruity Zoe olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s inexpensive & I like to keep a few liters stocked up in my pantry.
- Tellicherry Peppercorns: It’s amazing the flavor difference you can get with really good tellicherry black pepper.
- Classic Mayonnaise: I like to use this classic mayo for a delicious and creamy flavor. I add the mayo at the end of this recipe, after I take the potatoes out of the smoker.
Make Smoked Potato Salad Vegetarian for an Easy Side Dish
This vegetarian potato salad recipe is a simple way to get extra plants in your diet. Vegetarian cooking does NOT have to be bland, boring, or flavorless… It’s quite the opposite when done right, especially in a smoker!
By building meals around vegetarian pantry staples and swapping in a few plant-based ingredients you can make healthier meals for you and your family. I made a list of my 125 favorite pantry ingredients that we use on a weekly basis, and check out all my vegetarian recipes here that are on The Herbeevore. These easy and healthy recipes are fantastic meatless meals for your table.
How Do You Smoke Potato Salad?
- Set Smoker: to 275 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut & Boil Potatoes: Cube potatoes into small 1/2 inch cubes. Place into a pot and cover with cool water. Bring potatoes to a boil for 7 to 8 minutes until potatoes are halfway cooked. Drain and place into a bowl.
- Toss & Season: Toss the potatoes with celery, bell pepper, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt and pepper, and fresh dill. And place in a smoker-safe container (we use aluminum lasagna trays).
- Smoke: Place tray in an electric smoker (or BBQ set at) 275 degrees Fahrenheit, and cook for 2 to 3 hours or until potatoes can be pierced with a fork.
- Add Garnishes – Remove tray carefully from smoker. Add mayo (if using) and top with fresh parsley before serving.
- Serve along side any other smoked entrees, dishes from the BBQ, or grilled favorites.
Make Ahead Potato Salad for Entertaining
This smoker potato salad recipe is a fantastic and simple one to make ahead. You can follow steps 2 & 3 the day before, and cover the potato salad in the refrigerator overnight to smoke the next day. Check out all my make ahead meals on The Herbeevore for some inspo to help you prep, keep, heat, and eat!
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Smoked Potato Salad (With or Without Mayo)
Equipment
- electric smoker
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potatoes cubed into 1/2 inch pieces
- 3 stalks celery chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 cup mayo optional
Instructions
- Set Smoker: to 275 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut & Boil Potatoes: Cube potatoes into small 1/2 inch cubes. Place into a pot and cover with cool water. Bring potatoes to a boil for 7 to 8 minutes until potatoes are halfway cooked. Drain and place into a bowl.
- Toss & Season: Toss the potatoes with celery, bell pepper, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt and pepper, and fresh dill. And place in a smoker-safe container (we use aluminum lasagna trays).
- Smoke: Place tray in an electric smoker (or BBQ set at) 275 degrees Fahrenheit, and cook for 2 to 3 hours or until potatoes can be pierced with a fork.
- Add Garnishes - Remove tray carefully from smoker. Add mayo (if using) and top with fresh parsley before serving.
- Serve along side any other smoked entrees, dishes from the BBQ, or grilled favorites.
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Potato salad is an all time favorite of mine. This is a good variety which is good