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| Many delicatessens serve potato salad by the pound. Restaurants that feature it on their menus sometimes purchase it ready-made in plastic tubs, rather than make it from scratch. They commonly present it in a small dish, resting on the plate. This presentation is almost exclusive to restaurants, not homes. In a home, it is typically served in a large bowl, either family style (at the table) or on a buffet. Buffet and deli presentations are often embellished by lining the rim of the serving dish with ] such as ] or sprigs of ]. | Many delicatessens serve potato salad by the pound. Restaurants that feature it on their menus sometimes purchase it ready-made in plastic tubs, rather than make it from scratch. They commonly present it in a small dish, resting on the plate. This presentation is almost exclusive to restaurants, not homes. In a home, it is typically served in a large bowl, either family style (at the table) or on a buffet. Buffet and deli presentations are often embellished by lining the rim of the serving dish with ] such as ] or sprigs of ]. | ||
| For more information on the Potato Salad, here is a short story containing the trials and tribulations that Potato Salads have to go through just because they are food. | |||
| "And the sweetness of the potato salad come upon you with a wrath so fearful that the spagetthi sauce itself, trembles in fear and is scared to make fettucinni alfredo. go potato salad go! run for your life!!!" | |||
| This is an excerpt from a book published by Arthur McKit, author of "The Legs and Wings of the Turtle" To learn more from this man, go to http://www.artkit.com. That is all about the Potato Salad. Rest in peace, oh beloved classic of picnics and functions around the world! | |||
| {{Wikibookspar|Cookbook|Potato Salad}} | {{Wikibookspar|Cookbook|Potato Salad}} | ||
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This article is about the salad. For comedian Ron "Tater Salad" White, please see Ron White. see also German Potato Salad
Potato salad is a dish made from potatoes, and varies throughout different regions and countries of the world.
With respect to its place among the various individual menu courses served together as one meal, it is better classified as a side dish rather than a salad per se, as it generally accompanies the main course (a salad is usually served as a separate course preceding or following the main course).
Many people will say that they have the "authentic" or the "best" potato salad, and offer the "one true" way to make a perfect potato salad. What is the "best" salad is purely a personal preference—some people like the potatoes creamy and mingled with the dressing, some like them soft and tender, and others prefer them almost crisp.
General versions of potato salad include:
- salad made with baby potatoes, cooked in their jackets and left whole (skin on)
- larger potatoes, cooked in their jackets and then peeled and cut
- salad with mayonnaise/Miracle Whip/sour cream/milk dressing
- salad with vinegar dressing
- salad with bacon, anchovies, or mustard.
- salad with a fresh herb or dill dressing and/or gherkins, capers and other spices.
- salad with raw onions, cooked onions or pickled onions.
- salad with tomatoes or green beans.
- salad with hard-boiled eggs (a combination of potato salad and egg salad)
Different versions of potato salads are served at different temperatures. Southern-German potato salads are often served warm or even hot. Some are served at room temperature. In the U.S. potato salads are commonly served chilled.
Potato salad recipes can be found in many cookbooks, but potato salad connoisseurs and enthusiasts encourage experimentation.
Potato salad is often served with barbecue, roasts, hot dogs, hamburgers and cold sandwiches. It is generally considered casual fare, and as such is typically served at picnics, outdoor barbecues, and other casual meals and events. It is a popular menu choice of cooks preparing food for a large number of people, because it is easily made in large quantities, it can be prepared in advance and refrigerated until needed, and requires only inexpensive ingredients.
Many delicatessens serve potato salad by the pound. Restaurants that feature it on their menus sometimes purchase it ready-made in plastic tubs, rather than make it from scratch. They commonly present it in a small dish, resting on the plate. This presentation is almost exclusive to restaurants, not homes. In a home, it is typically served in a large bowl, either family style (at the table) or on a buffet. Buffet and deli presentations are often embellished by lining the rim of the serving dish with greens such as kale or sprigs of parsley.
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