{"slug": "i-tried-potato-salad-from-trader-joe-s-whole-foods-and-wegmans-one-stood-out-as", "title": "I tried potato salad from Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Wegmans. One stood out as the clear winner.", "summary": "The article compares house-brand potato salads from Wegmans, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods, ranking them from worst to first. Wegmans' version was deemed the least favorite due to its soupy, mayo-heavy texture and high price, while Whole Foods' Red Bliss potato salad was the clear winner for its fresh appearance, hearty texture, and strong mustard flavor, also being the least expensive at $4.50 per pound. Trader Joe's salad placed second, noted for its egg-salad-like creaminess but criticized for being too sweet and mushy.", "body_md": "No summertime barbecue or picnic is complete without a few good side dishes, and a scoop of potato salad makes a great addition to a juicy cheeseburger, a plate of smoky ribs, or a hearty deli sandwich.\nTo me, a good potato salad has a satisfying mix of textures, and enough flavor to liven up the potatoes without overpowering them.\nWith barbecue season upon us, I decided to try the house-brand potato salads from Wegmans, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods to see how they compare. Here's how I ranked them, from worst to first.\nPrices may vary by location.\nThe potato salad from Wegmans was the most expensive option I tried\nA pound of Wegmans potato salad cost me $5.50, which was the most I paid at any of the stores.\nThis potato salad looked a bit soupier than the others I tried, with chunks of potato, celery, and pepper flakes floating in the mayo-heavy base.\nThe potatoes themselves turned out to be the mealiest of any I tried, but there was a nice bit of crunch to the celery and a bit of peppery spice that I liked. There was also an unexpected earthiness from the onions, and they tasted as if they'd been sautéed.\nThis potato salad wasn't bad, but it was my least favorite of the three I tried. In my opinion, it was a little heavy for a poolside barbecue side dish. Since it was also the most expensive, it was an easy choice for third place.\nTrader Joe's potato salad was just OK\nTrader Joe's potato salad cost a little less than Wegmans, at $5 a pound. Of the three salads I tried, it was the most consistent in appearance.\nIt honestly looked and tasted more like egg salad to me, but the yolk-heavy creaminess was enjoyable, and I liked the nice hint of vinegary tang.\nThis was the sweetest of the three potato salads I tried, which isn't necessarily a selling point for me. I also thought it had the least texture. The potatoes were mushy, and the small bits of celery offered little to no crunch.\nI didn't love it, but it was good enough that I'd buy it again if I were at Trader Joe's and needed potato salad.\nThe Whole Foods Red Bliss potato salad was my favorite\nOf the three stores I visited, Whole Foods was the only one that packed my potato salad fresh to order at the deli counter.\nI can't say for sure if that makes a difference, but the Red Bliss potato salad was undoubtedly the most visually appealing of the three I tried. Red potato skins and green chives added plenty of color to the visibly creamy salad.\nAlthough it typically costs $6, it was marked down to $4.50 per pound the day that I went. So, Whole Foods' potato salad was the least expensive of the three, and from the first bite, the clear winner in quality.\nThe potatoes had a nice, hearty texture, the celery was crunchy, and the salad packed a strong, delicious mustard flavor.\nSince Whole Foods' entry was the least expensive, the best-looking, and the tastiest, its top ranking was a no-brainer. From now on, when the shopping list calls for potato salad, I'll steer toward Whole Foods.\nThis story was originally published on August 13, 2025, and most recently updated on May 22, 2026.", "url": "https://wpnews.pro/news/i-tried-potato-salad-from-trader-joe-s-whole-foods-and-wegmans-one-stood-out-as", "canonical_source": "https://www.businessinsider.com/best-potato-salad-to-buy-grocery-store-review", "published_at": "2026-05-22 13:22:50+00:00", "updated_at": "2026-05-22 13:50:09.869200+00:00", "lang": "en", "topics": ["products"], "entities": ["Wegmans", "Trader Joe's", "Whole Foods"], "alternates": {"html": "https://wpnews.pro/news/i-tried-potato-salad-from-trader-joe-s-whole-foods-and-wegmans-one-stood-out-as", "markdown": "https://wpnews.pro/news/i-tried-potato-salad-from-trader-joe-s-whole-foods-and-wegmans-one-stood-out-as.md", "text": "https://wpnews.pro/news/i-tried-potato-salad-from-trader-joe-s-whole-foods-and-wegmans-one-stood-out-as.txt", "jsonld": "https://wpnews.pro/news/i-tried-potato-salad-from-trader-joe-s-whole-foods-and-wegmans-one-stood-out-as.jsonld"}}