Why do people like potato salad?

Most people are familiar with potato salad because it has long been a standard at family picnics and other summer activities. Everyone has their own idea of how to make it though, and if you look through cookbooks and through recipe sites online, you are going to find hundreds of different recipes from which to choose. Some like a very simple salad, and others like to have something with a bit more work involved. It’s been around for a long time, and will probably always be popular for summer meals.

The basics of potato salad are potatoes, of course, mayonnaise, and onion. However, when I make it, there is no onion added. I think it ruins the taste of the salad, but just about everyone disagrees with me on that point. If I make it for a picnic, I bring a bowl of onions with me so if someone wants them, all they have to do is sprinkle them on their portion. I also like to add boiled and chopped eggs to my potato salad, and most say that they think it adds a great taste. If my husband has his way, he adds some Miracle Whip, but I usually stop him before he can get that far.

Author's note: I like to sprinkle my potato salad with crispy bacon bits!

Others like to use more inspired recipes for potato salad, and I think it often depends on how someone was raised. We often like foods the way we grew up with them, and that means trying something new, like a different tasting potato salad, is a bit daunting. Some dive in and find something new to love, and others will avoid anything that they aren’t familiar with. I’m afraid that I am one of the avoiders, but that doesn’t mean I don’t think people should make and share whatever recipe they love and know well.

If you are looking for new ways to enjoy potato salad, you only have to look as far as your computer. Recipe sites have thousands of recipes to share, and there are always quite a few for potato salad. Some even make a great low carb salad using cauliflower instead of the white potato so they can enjoy the same foods as everyone else when out at a picnic. There are also cookbooks out there that have tons of different ideas for this salad, and some that are even dedicated to the summer meals that might include this and other traditional fare.

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