Instant Pot Potato Salad is quick, easy and ready in less than 30 minutes in the pressure cooker. My secret ingredient makes this the best Potato Salad around.
Instant Pot Potato Salad
Get this. Fully prepared potato salad in under 30 minutes when you use your Instant Pot, Mealthy MultiPot or Pressure Cooker.
I kid you not. You will cook the eggs and potatoes at the same time AND in the same pot.
Back in 1997 I began showing Tonkinese cats in CFA. My first cat was named Oliver Twist.
Another Tonkinese breeder named Carol Mackay was there and taught me some stuff about showing cats. It was way more involved that I had ever realized.
As I got to know the other Tonkinese breeders and started hanging out with them and benching with them, each show, we would bring food to share. Carol’s specialty was deviled eggs. Hers were the best I have ever had.
Carol passed away 18 years ago from stomach cancer. My Instant Pot Potato Salad recipe is dedicated to her, as I used many of the ingredients she used in her deviled eggs.
Cast of Ingredients for Instant Pot Potato Salad
My Instant Pot Potato Salad recipe is so very easy and the eggs cook with the potatoes right in the Instant Pot, Mealthy MultiPot or Pressure Cooker.
Ingredients for Instant Pot Potato Salad
- Potatoes
- Eggs
- Onion
- Pickles
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
- TOG Seasoning and Salt
I’ll show you two ways of cooking the eggs. Both are fantastic.
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I get so many comments and questions on my posts, so I try to provide as much information as possible about the recipe to help you, my readers.
I try to provide as many tips and tricks and answer anticipated questions, so your recipe will be the best, the very first time, including how and why my methods work. This extra bit of information should help to provide you with a perfect cooking experience every time.
If you would rather skip right to the recipe or video, please scroll to the bottom of this page, where you will find the full and complete printable recipe.
Soak Potatoes in Water Image
Chop the potatoes into cubes. For really delicious Instant Pot Potato Salad make sure to soak the potatoes in a medium mixing bowl full of water for 30 minutes to remove some starch.
Soak Potatoes Before Cooking
- If you soak the potatoes for 30 minutes, much of the starch will rinse away.
- The potatoes will be much fluffier and tastier.
You don’t have to soak the potatoes, but trust me, it does make a difference!
Some people like to leave the skins on for Instant Pot Potato Salad. Try it both ways and see which you prefer.
Grease a Loaf or Round Pan Well
Can Eggs Be Cooked at the Same Time as Potatoes for Instant Pot Potato Salad?
- Yes.
- You can cook the eggs at the same time and then peel off the shells.
- Another way incorporates my Instant Pot Hard Boiled Egg Loaf recipe.
The recipe card below will explain both ways to cook the eggs for Instant Pot Potato Salad.
If you do go with the egg loaf recipe, make sure to grease a loaf pan with coconut oil, or the oil of your choice. Eggs stick a whole heck of a lot.
You can use my egg loaf method with my Pressure Cooker Classic Red Bliss Potato Salad (Instant Pot) recipe too!
Crack the Eggs into the Loaf Pan
Genius right!
I like extra eggs in my Potato Salad Recipe. Other prefer to use just four. Six is good too.
We love eggs and with Carol in mind, I created this Pressure Cooker Low Carb Deviled Egg Salad Roll Ups recipe. It’s delish and low carb.
Another great potato salad recipe to make is my Instant Pot Classic Red Bliss Potato Salad, recipe. Skins on is a must here.
For those who want to add a little fiber and health, check out my Instant Pot Potato Salad with Carrots recipe, so that you can sneak in a vegetable.
Place Loaf Pan on Top of Chopped Potatoes
So, if you are preparing for a picnic, don’t forget about my Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Baked Beans. They are one of my most popular recipes.
If you like the loaf pan in the photo above, here is the link to buy it.
Steaming the potatoes above water is really the only way to go, so that the potatoes do not become waterlogged.
In the photo you see my RSVP steamer basket, but since this recipe was created, I now much prefer the Salbree Steamer/Strainer Basket. It is the original of this type and comes in three sizes, to fit any size Instant Pot, Mealthy MultiPot or Pressure Cooker you own.
Place Eggs on top of Potatoes
This is the Old Fashioned way to cook the Eggs with the Potatoes.
It will work out well too, but then you have to deal with pealing the Shells. For a whole pot of hard boiled eggs to keep in the fridge for snacks, Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs (Pressure Cooker) use my recipe. It’s the most popular around and you don’t need to watch the clock or use an ice bath.
Whisk up the Potato Salad Dressing
While the eggs and potatoes are cooking, it is a great time to prepare the dressing. I use my Rösle stainless steel flat whisk to make quick work of it.
What makes my Instant Pot Potato Salad really special is my TOG House Seasoning in place of regular salt.
This is a nice combination of seasonings, including celery seed, which gives the potato salad a wonderful taste.
This is where my recipe really stands out. My This Old Gal Seasoned Salt really kicks up my Instant Pot Potato Salad to a whole other level!
Try it and let me know what you think. Otherwise, just use plain ole table salt. 😉 Lawry’s Seasoned Salt can be used in case you don’t happen to have my TOG on hand…but, truth be told, the TOG House Seasoning is better than Lawry’s.
Put it All Together
The dressing melts right into the warm potatoes.
A baking rack is the fasted way to chop the eggs. However, for larger chunks of eggs, just hand chop.
Make sure to save some slices to garnish.
Love side dishes? You are in luck. There are hundreds on my to drool over on my blog.
Instant Pot Potato Salad
Sprinkle with Paprika for color, if desired.
More Instant Pot Potato Recipes to Make
- Pressure Cooker Syracuse Salt Potatoes from New York
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes (Pressure Cooker)
- Pressure Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole (Instant Pot)
- Pressure Cooker Turkey Meatloaf & Potatoes {Instant Pot}
This Instant Pot Potato Salad pairs nicely with My Favorite BBQ Baby Back Ribs.
Kitchen Equipment and Essentials
- Instant Pot, Mealthy MultiPot or Pressure Cooker
- J.A. Henckels Classic 7-inch Hollow Edge Santoku Knife
- Amco Advanced Performance 18/10 Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
- Culina Stackable (Dry) Stainless Steel Measuring Cups
- Anchor Hocking Glass (Liquid) Measuring Cups
- Rösle Stainless Steel Flat Whisk – a MUST have, probably my most used utensil
- Porcelain & Bamboo Salt Box with Spoon
- Bellemain Porcelain Ramekins
- John Boos Maple Wood Cutting Board
- Salbree Steamer Basket
- Small Size Loaf Pan
- 1.5 Quart Stainless Steel “Pot in Pot” Bowl
- This Old Gal’s Homemade Seasoned Salt
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Here’s the handy printable recipe:
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds Russet Potatoes (peeled/cubed)
- 1 1/2 cups Water
- 4-6 Eggs
Dressing
- 3/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley (chopped)
- 2 Tablespoons Dill Pickles (chopped)
- 1 stallk Fresh Celery (chopped)
- 1/4 cup Scallions (chopped)
- 1 Tablespoon Yellow Mustard
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Dill Weed (optional)
- 2 teaspoon TOG House Seasoning (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Dill Pickle Juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
Garnish
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon Paprika
Tools
Instructions
- Place raw potatoes in water and allow to soak for 30 minutes. Generously grease Loaf Pan and crack in Eggs.**
- Add 1.5 cups of water to Pressure Cooker cooking pot. Drain potatoes and place into Steamer Basket. Place Steamer Basket into cooking pot. Place Loaf Pan on top of Steamer Basket.
- Lock on lid and close Pressure Valve. Cook on High Pressure for 4 minutes. When Beep sounds, do a Quick Release.
- While Potatoes and Eggs are cooking, mix together dressing ingredients and set aside.
- Place Potatoes into Large Mixing Bowl. Fold out eggs onto Baking Rack. Carefully incorporate dressing into Potatoes. Place Baking Rack over bowl of Potatoes and push through grates. Sprinkle with Paprika.
- Cover the bowl and place in refrigerator to chill, until ready to serve.
Notes
What to Serve with Instant Pot Potato Salad
Nutrition
Originally published March 23, 2016. Republished May 9, 2019.
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This is great! I did modify it for what I have and how I like my potato salad, but man this is good! The only thing I hate about it is waiting a day to eat it!!! I only had a 1.5 pound bag of golden baby potatoes, so I made a little less than what the dressing required. I did omit the dill (not a fan). I also didn’t have any dill pickles, so sweet relish is what I used. What I did differently is add 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to the steamed potatoes, toss, and wait about 5 minutes to be fully absorbed. That adds the tang I like. I cooked the eggs in their shell (no container for it). Then I added the cooked yolks to the dressing so it’s like deviled eggs. I just smooshed up the whites in my hands. It tastes so good! Tomorrow it will be even better. I can’t wait! Thanks Jill!
Sounds wonderful, Tracey. You certainly can eat it warm if you like, but it should cool down pretty quickly. Jill
Delicious potato salad! Happened to have some TOG seasoning on hand because I made your rare roast beef for sandwiches last weekend and it was a hit! Your recipes might be a bit more effort than some, but that effort pays off big time! Thank you so much.
Thanks, Lori. Jill
I will have many tweaks to this potato salad to match my moms as close as possible. I do love that your recipe does include savory pickles and juice. That was always our favorite part of her recipe that we miss in other recipes.
Also, I love that you show Tonkinese in CFA. My husband and I have shown Altered Ragdolls and rescued kitties in T.I.C.A. for almost 13 years. Cat people and the recipes they share at the shows is always fun
I have several friends who are judges in TICA. They started out showing their cats in CFA, then clerking. I did a lot of clerking too. Lots of fun. You must at least know Laurie Schiff and Lorraine Shelton. Jill
We love this recipe and have made it several times. I do always have an issue with my eggs sticking even though i thoroughly grease my glass container with coconut oil. Any suggestions?
Hi Tammy. I am glad you enjoy my recipe. I wouldn’t use glass for eggs as they do stick badly. Try silicone. Jill
Although I’m a pickle fan I have never cared for them in potato salad so I omit them. I also kick it up a bit by making “giardinaise” – blending hot giardiniera into the mayo in a small blender. Once you’ve tried it you’ll find yourself using it in many things that call for mayo.
Great recipe. Family loved it. I doubled it but cooked the potatoes in two batches in my 6qt. IP.
I used a little vinegar in the dressing rather than dill pickle. Just enough tang to cut the mayonaise.
I had tried two other IP recipes for potato salad and this was without doubt the best. Thanks for the recipe Jill.
Thanks, Leslie. Glad you enjoyed. Jill
Love this potato salad. So fast, easy and delish!
Thanks, Wendy. I just made some today to take to a friend’s house. Jill
Made this the other night, better than my recipe. Thanks Jill
Wow, thank you so much, Paul. Jill
Jill what is the reason for adding potatoes starch? Wonder why you soak potatoes to decrease the starch and then add the starch?
I’ve made this recipe several times,and made it again today. I added chopped sweet pickles, sliced ripe and green olives, and a bit of sour cream to the dressing. We just finished dinner and my husband commented that this is the best version of potato salad I’ve made. Where we live, it’s getting warm and humid, so cooking becomes minimal. This is a good meal for us, accompanied by a rotisserie chicken, some sliced tomatoes and some watermelon. And I have a pint jar of TOG seasoning. I made a big batch and use it often – like Lawry’s, but much better. Thanks, Jill!
Hi Karen. What nice comments. Thank you so much. I am glad you enjoy the potato salad and seasoning. Jill
You are a GENIUS for preparing the potatoes, with the eggs in the Instant Pot!!! I am trying this for tonight, and not telling my hubby (he has a favorite recipe of mine) that I used a new recipe. 🙂
Thank you for sharing, and for all the time you put into your site!!! Blessings!
Thank you so much, Debbie. Jill
Made this recipe 3 times last year and won’t make any other. Delicious!
Thank you so much, Shari. I am glad you enjoy the recipe. Jill
Your recipe heading for Instant Pot Potato Salad says to cook 4 minutes and then “pressure release” for 1 min. but the recipe directions say to cook 4 min. and then “Quick Release”. I’m not sure what you mean or which times are correct or are they the same? Am anxiously waiting for your answer as I LOVE potato salad. Thanks
Quick release is fine. The one minute in the heading is how long it takes for the pressure to release using a quick release. Jill
I’m a bit confused…you put the potatoes thru the baking rack after tossing with the dressing??
No, the potatoes don’t go through the baking rack. Jill
OOOOOOOOOOH MY GOODNESS! This was such a huge hit at my family’s bbq. People who typically don’t like potato salad raved. I cooked the eggs directly on top of the potatoes. It could not have been easier and was sooooo delicious!
Hi Andrea. I am glad the potato salad was a hit. Jill
This potato salad is the best I’ve ever made! Sometimes I use red onion instead of scallions. I also have used sweet relish instead of dill. I also use light mayo, and it tastes wonderful, especially with the eggs. Yum!!
Thank you, Michelle. Jill
My exact recipe with two exceptions. I use cucumber chips and juice instead of the dill pickle and juice. And I like to add 2-3 strips of bacon crumbled. The only recipe I use.
I love your potato salad. I think I won’t be using any other recipe. The dressing was perfect!
I am so pleased with this recipe. I did make the TOG seasoning salt mixture, which makes quite a bit more than what is needed for dressing in this recipe. It is a nice blend and we will use it. I didnt have a loaf pan to cook the eggs in, so I formed one out of foil which I sprayed with nonstick. Worked perfect! We did double the celery and the pickle, just personal preference.
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe and the seasoning. 🙂 Jill
Do you have to put the potatoes in that little strainer thing or can you just put the potatoes on the bottom of the IP with water?
I made this today, it’s cooling now waiting for supper. I didn’t have a small loaf pan so used a small steel bowl and instead of messing up a whole cooling rack, I used my wire pastry cutter to chop up the eggs. Though I’ve never heard of putting the dressing in ‘hot’ potatoes I followed instructions….I’ll have to make another half recipe of dressing and mix in before I serve…..the hot potatoes just sucked that up! Maybe that’s where the great taste comes from, dressing in AND out! Here’s hoping it tastes as great as everyone says.
PS….I just used salt and pepper as I don’t know of TOG House Seasoning
The TOG Seasonings is linked in the recipe. It is my seasoning recipe. Jill
I made this potato salad today. OMG! So stinkin’ good! Tastes like what my mom used to make when I was a kid. Definitely a staple in this house from now on. And easy too. Cooking the eggs in the small loaf pan is genius! Many thanks Jill!
So glad you enjoyed, the potato salad, Linda. Wonderful that it reminds you of your moms. Thank you for your beautiful comment. Jill
Made this yesterday exactly as written. It’s a game changer. Love how easy and fast it was.
Hi Wanda. That is terrific. Potato Salad is now a very simple and quick recipe. Jill
Thanks for the great recipe! We’re cat cousins, by the way; we are ruled by Burmese.
I had to leave a comment as I have now made this three times in the last month and a half. It’s so quick and delicious! I really love potato salad but didn’t make it very often because of the time involved.
My IP has been such a game changer and this recipe is a delight. Thank you so much for sharing it. : )
Hi Rhonda. Thank you for your comment. I am glad you are enjoying the recipe. Jill
if i double or triple the recipe do i have to cook the patties longer?
I doubled the recipe today and I did not have any trouble getting the potatoes cooked through in 4 minutes. My egg loaf, however, was a different matter. I didn’t use a loaf pan though but a silicone bowl so that may have made the difference. It defeated the one pot purpose, but I easily finished the eggs in the microwave and then carried on making the salad. Good luck!!
I’m just making this now and I happened to taste the dressing. It seems salty and I put 1 tsp seasoned salt. I re looked at the recipe. Did you mean 1/2 tsp or 2 teaspoons?
Melanie, once you add the eggs and potatoes, it won’t be overly salty. Jill
Do you think it would be possible to crack the eggs in a bowl and cook with the potatoes (PIP)? I think they are calling eggs cooked that way an ‘egg loaf’?
Yes, Linda, that is fine. See my Low Carb Egg Salad recipe, as I use loaf method. Jill
I was at Joann’s fabrics yesterday, bought a 6 cup bundt pan, can’t wait to try the banana bread recipe
I have never made potato salad and this is coming to pressure now. Fingers crossed!!!
This salad was delicious! I loved the creamy sauce. I had homemade zucchini relish that I used. I will definitely be making this again this summer:)
WOW…. This is the BEST potato salad I’ve ever made. Also the first recipes in my new IP Smart ????
Thanks for sharing… Navy beans are soaking now to make your Baked Beans recipe.
Hi Jennifer~
Thanks so much! Glad your first recipe was a success.
Jill
Where can I find a basket for my instant pot like pictured above?
Hi Shelley~
Here is the link for the basket I use in the recipe: http://amzn.to/235mHRd
Enjoy and let me know how your potato salad comes out.
Jill
The potato salad recipe makes my mouth water!!!!
Hey Christine~
So funny you mention this, because I was making another potato salad, which I was inspired about during our chat. Did you read the comments in the recipe re our old friend?
Jill