Potato Salad Tips
What type of potato is best for potato salad?
Waxy potatoes, like red or fingerling potatoes, have much less starch than many varieties of potatoes and hold their shape well when boiled. This makes them the best choice for this
quick and easy side dish. Grab the smallest ones you can find. The next best choice are Yukon Golds or white potatoes. Russet potatoes are best for when you want to a
baked potato recipe for dinner.
What if I only have Russet potatoes?
If you have to use russet potatoes try adding a half a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to the boiling water. The vinegar causes the potatoes to form a protective crust or film helping them hold their shape. Only a little vinegar is needed so don't go overboard.
What goes well with potato salad?
Potato salads and grilling just go hand in hand. Can you imagine a 4th of July picnic without a big bowl of it? Anytime you're looking to make a
grilled dinner is the best time to make potato salad.
How long does potato salad last in the fridge?
If you can make your
potato salad recipe a day ahead of time, you'll find the flavors will blend nicely and it will taste that much better. However, you want to make sure you use it up in 3 to 5 days. Our handy
food storage guide can also help you figure out how long other leftovers can last.
Can I freeze potato salad?
Yes, you can but your results will vary depending on the type of dressing and potatoes you use. Mayonnaise-based dressing don't react well to freezing and thawing. You will probably see the dressing separate and breakdown as it thaws. If you have an oil-based dressing you'll have a little better luck popping this in the deep freeze, just make sure to thaw overnight in the refrigerator and not set it on the countertop.
Do I need to peel my potatoes?
This is a matter of personal preference. Personally, I like to leave them on for added color, texture and nutrients. Just scrub them well under cold-running water to make sure they're absolutely clean before cooking.
Research contributed by James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor, Culinary
Reviews
Same recipe that my mom would make. Mom never added sugar, mom used regular mike and not the so called evaporated milk. Did not use vinegar. Mom used everything else. Sure was good. Never did lasted long. I will give this 5 star. This I will put in my recipe box.
Leave out sugar, reduce amount of mustard
Very good. My kind.. not soupy! I used Kraft light mayo. Added a bit more onion and 6 eggs added in and skied two for top. Definitely making again.
To Sandie: Read the recipe.
It's a no for me. The sugar ruined it and made it sweet. If you like New York style this is not the recipe to try.
Potato salad MUST have sugar!! I wouldn't dare bring bland potato salad to our family gatherings! Mayo, mustard, vinegar, sugar , salt and milk....that's the ticket!
Very similar to our family recipe, we did add celery and peppers for some color. My mom always added a little sugar and brine from bread
This reminded me of when I was growing up, great trip down memory lane.
My mom passed two years ago and with her went her best potato salad recipe. She always used sugar
The recipe says to separate the 6 eggs and chop the whites with onion. What about the yolks?