| There are many things to consider when deciding | | | | There are also many varieties of lighter ways to |
| on how to make potato salad. What potatoes to | | | | make it. For example in addition to the potatoes |
| use, hot or cold, the occasion, hearty and | | | | you could add grated carrots, peas or other |
| satisfying or light or even vegetarian. | | | | vegetables that you like. Lighten up on the |
| When choosing potatoes, consider texture. I've | | | | mayonnaise and instead add your favorite salad |
| found the red and yellow potatoes to be tender | | | | dressing. Some can be sweet and sour using |
| and just right for most potato salads. I have used | | | | vinegar and sugar. Hot or cold is also a |
| Russet and although they tend to be less moist, | | | | consideration. British and French recipes favor cold |
| when making a creamy potato salad with lots of | | | | potato salads while the German's prefer it warm |
| sour cream, these tend to be my favorite. The | | | | with hot vinegar and bacon. |
| most important thing is to be sure not to | | | | Also think about what eles is being served. The |
| overcook. Boil the potatoes until tender then | | | | chilled creamy potato salad is a great compliment |
| remove from the heat immediately. Be sure to let | | | | to a traditional barbecue menu of burgers, hot |
| the potatoes cool before you mix with the other | | | | dogs and chicken. This usually is a very hearty |
| ingredients. | | | | satisfying meal usually served outdoors. The |
| Styles vary by region. European settlers adapted | | | | lighter side might be a better compliment to |
| traditional recipes with local ingredients. This should | | | | salmon or a lighter vegetarian meal. However |
| be a factor when deciding how to make potato | | | | vegetarian or vegan need not be light. Substitute |
| salad. Use local ingredients as they tend to be | | | | a vegan mayonnaise, vegetarian bacon bits. lots |
| fresher and fresher ingredients not only add to | | | | of spices such as dill and paprika and you can |
| the taste, they are full of vitamins and healthier | | | | create a very satisfying dish. Think out of the |
| for your family. | | | | box here and experiment when it comes to |
| When deciding what ingredients to add to your | | | | adding that secret ingrediant that will make it your |
| salad think about the texture. Are you interested | | | | own recipe. |
| in a soothing soft creamy texture. If so use | | | | There really are no rules in How to make Potato |
| mayonnaise and even some sour cream and | | | | salad and it does not even have to be a side dish. |
| yogurt can add to the texture and makes a rich | | | | By adding sliced chicken or other meats you could |
| luxurious potato salad. This is my favorite style of | | | | easily turn this side dish into a delicious main |
| potato salad however in addition I like to add | | | | course. Try adding your favorite variety of nuts. |
| crunch. Many recipes call for the traditional onion | | | | It's really up to you and your imagination, the |
| and celery however I've found sunflower seeds, | | | | tastes of your family and the occasion that might |
| when combined with vinegar, dill sour cream and | | | | help you determine how to make potato salad. |
| yogurt to be excellent. | | | | |