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Which Potatoes Do You Use For Potato Salad?

Moonlady — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 18:21:04 GMT

For me, it depends on the type of potato salad.

Classic - nothing but russet potatoes. There's just something about the way part of the potato mixes with the mayo to make a nice, thick dressing.

Parsley Potatoes - I always use the creamers (or bliss), red or white, because they're low starch.

Both of these have already been made for tomorrow, and I can't wait to dig in!

How about you?

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depglass — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 18:22:00 GMT

Russets. I try others but always go back to them.

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missy1 — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 18:29:29 GMT

Russets

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deepwaterdotter — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 18:48:27 GMT

Red bliss.

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faeriemoon — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 18:57:33 GMT

Like you, it depends what kind of potato salad I'm making.

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terrier3 — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 19:05:03 GMT

Red potatoes for traditional - fingerlings for French version.

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MikafromTopeka — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 19:05:07 GMT

I prefer the smaller reds. I make more German Potato salad than the traditional style though and it is a hot dish.

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lulu2 — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 19:14:40 GMT

As neither my husband nor I eat it, I've never made potato salad. When we are having a party, I buy it from a local delicatessen. My MIL used russet.

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terrier3 — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 19:20:54 GMT

I like the French version with fingerlings, white wine, olive oil, parsley, chives and/or green onions and a little fresh dill.

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AnikaBrodie — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 19:30:39 GMT

I always use white russet potatoes for potato salad. IMO it's a firmer and better tasting potato than some others I could use.

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kittymomNC — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 19:31:02 GMT

Red or Yukon Gold - I think they hold together better so you have chunks of potato instead of "mashed" potato salad, which I usually wind up with if I use Russets, because I forget and overcook them!

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croemer — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 19:37:13 GMT

Russet potato's.

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JustJazzmom — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 19:39:40 GMT

I use Idahos for regular potato salad and Red Bliss or New Potatoes for when I use the same recipe but want to add extra color to the salad.

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sophiamarie — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 19:49:34 GMT

Publix ""baked potato salad""......

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terrier3 — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 20:02:01 GMT

On 7/3/2014 sophiamarie said:
Publix ""baked potato salad""......

That's very good. I had that in FLA!

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CelticCrafter — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 20:33:40 GMT

Russets or Idaho and they are the only two kinds I ever buy.

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voyager1980 — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 20:43:08 GMT

Usually Russet or Idaho. But recently I had some New Potatoes so I tried them,turned out delicious!

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tansy — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 20:47:30 GMT

Idaho russets and occasionally red potatoes or Yukon Golds.

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FrostyBabe — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 20:58:13 GMT

Small reds, fingerlings or Yukon Golds. The only potato salads I make or eat are those with vinagrette type dressings. I can't stand mayo or yellow mustard.

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LilacTree — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 17:23:58 GMT

Small red potatoes with the skins on.