The Ultimate Classic American-Style Potato Salad Recipe

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Potatoes were the first vegetable grown in space back in 1995.
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The Golden Rule
"Never, under any circumstances, substitute sweet pickles with overly sweet relish unless you enjoy your potato salad tasting like a sugary carnival disaster."
Ingredients
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Chef's Notes
Listen closely, because greatness requires attention to detail. Red boiling potatoes are your absolute best friends here because they hold their shape beautifully instead of turning into sad, mushy baby food when you cut them.
Pro Tip
Want a secret weapon? Drizzle that red wine vinegar over the potatoes while they are still slightly warm. They act like little sponges and drink up all that acidity before you even add the mayonnaise!
Kitchen Catastrophe Warning
Beware the dreaded 'mayonnaise soup' tragedy! Dumping mayo onto piping hot potatoes will melt the emulsion into an oily puddle of regret. Always let those spuds cool down first!
The Jester's Corner
Royal Court Comedy
I asked the court jester how many calories were in this salad, and he told me 'too many for a pauper, just enough for a king.'
The Culinary Science
Starch molecules love vinegar! Seasoning warm potatoes allows the acid to penetrate the cellular walls of the potato much faster than it ever would when they are ice cold.
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General Food Safety & Storage
Storage Science
Cool rapidly. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator (below 4°C / 40°F). Consume within 3-4 days.
Reheating Science
Reheat to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Use the stove or oven for best texture, stirring or turning occasionally to ensure even heating.






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