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.

Yahoo! News Search Results for potato salad
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Going greens: Annual salad buffet returns (Palladium-Item)
For the 29th year, area residents will be able to fill their plates with salads and other fare at the First Christian Church's annual Salad Buffet on Wednesday.
Big guns in South Bend (The Daily World)
MACLEOD PAPPIDAS | THE DAILY WORLD Gov. Christine Gregoire serves up sides of potato salad at the 85th Annual Pacific County Democrats Crab Feed at the Willapa Harbor Community Center Saturday night.
What's Cooking (South Bend Tribune)
Lenten Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m. Friday; Queen of Peace, 4508 Vistula Road, Mishawaka. Sponsor: Knights of Columbus. Fish, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, bread and beverage included. Cost: adults, $7 in advance/$8 at the door; ages 6-12, $4. Carry-out/drive-through available.
Vons stores remove items from shelves (Kern Valley Sun)
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced a potentially massive recall of salad dressing, chip dip, soup mixes and other foods made with a commonly used food additive that may be contaminated with salmonella.
DINING GUIDE (St. Petersburg Times)
Old Dogs Irish Bar ? Two rooms for up to 60 people, brand new menu featuring a vast range of hot and cold beer snacks (spicy chicken wings stuffed with shrimps; giant mussels baked in cheese and brandy, etc.) as well as international cuisine such as lamb kebab, pike cutlets with mashed potato and mushroom sauce, and much more.
Thisweek Newspapers - Sausage supper - N.E.W. Lions Club (Lakeville Thisweek)
Sausage supper by the N.E.W. Lions Club from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Ranchero Supper Club in Webster. Includes sausage, German potato salad, baked beans, coleslaw, toast and beverage. Cost: $9/adults, $4/children.
Breakfast for dinner: baked eggs (The Toledo Blade)
By JANET K. KEELER ST. PETERSBURG TIMES The tradition of breakfast for dinner is a strong one in many households. Sometimes the menu includes bursting vegetable-and-cheese omelets and English muffins, other times there's pancakes and bacon, or sausage. A shallow bowl of cheesy grits with a fried egg cradled on top adds a Southern twist. We're not sure if cold cereal counts, but we know Froot ...
Fundraiser to help ease Atwell's road to recovery (Shelbyville Times-Gazette)
It has been three months since Victoria Atwell was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Highway 231 -- an accident that took the life of her best friend, Brenda Golden. After months of being in...
Local Briefs: 3-16 (Bowling Green Sentinel-Tribune)
Children's Place goes green Kids ages 8-11 are invited to the Children's Place at the Wood County Public Library on Wednesday to celebrate St. Patrick's Day during Wow! Wednesday! They'll go off to Ireland with Jack and Annie in "Leprechaun in Late Winter," make gak, and tour the new bookmobile. Wow! Wednesday! provides after school fun every Wednesday for kids ages 8 and up. Walbridge VFW has ...
Irish dinner planned to support museum (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
HARVARD - People may celebrate St. Patrick's Day with something other than corned beef and cabbage, while supporting Fruitlands Musuem.