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All-American Potato Salad

A summer classic for picnics, pot lucks and more

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BowTiedOctopod
Jul 01, 2023
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Can you have a 4th of July cookout without potato salad?

Below is what I consider the best all around potato salad you’ll ever have.

I’m known for strong opinions and this one is right up there.

Potato salad should be vibrant, bright zippy and delicious.

Too many are gloopy, bland pastes that are just wasted carbs and starch fillers on the plate.

You should be able to see pieces of tender potato. Laced with a flavorful dressing that cuts through the traditional mayo-base.

The type of potato you use matters a lot. There’s also a little trick to getting maximum flavor into the potatoes which makes them a flavor bomb.

This recipe is worth every minute to prepare and tastes so good that you won’t have leftovers because no one will stop eating it.

Ration with caution 😂 this will steal the show at the “sides” table at your cookout.

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