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Do You Prefer Potato Salad Or Macaroni Salad At Cookouts?

I am having a cookout some time this summer and was wondering what the majority of people like. I like both but don't feel like making both (lazy)anyone have preferences?

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Re: Do You Prefer Potato Salad Or Macaroni Salad At Cookouts?

Macaroni.  But really SLAW!  The kind with the oil and vinegar dressing!  LOL!!!

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Re: Do You Prefer Potato Salad Or Macaroni Salad At Cookouts?

My preference is macaroni salad.  Though I mostly have seen potato salad when I've gone to outings....rarely macaroni salad.  Bummer!

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Re: Do You Prefer Potato Salad Or Macaroni Salad At Cookouts?

I prefer macaroni salad because there is so much more you can do with it by adding in things.  

 

I actually have never had any potato salad that I loved but I have had macaroni/pasta salads that I do.

 

 

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Re: Do You Prefer Potato Salad Or Macaroni Salad At Cookouts?

I prefer potato salad, but I won't eat either if it's been out for more than an hour this time of year, so that's something else to consider if it's being served outside.

"The bacteria in perishable foods can multiply rapidly if they sit out for too long. Food shouldn’t be left out for more than two hours. If the day is particularly hot (higher than 90 degree F), it should only be out of refrigeration for one hour."

Source: http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2015/07/6-food-safety-tips-for-your-next-cookout/#.V4k4LPkrKM8

 

I live in central Texas, so it's pretty much always over 90 this time of year. It's expected to be 97 degrees at 7:30pm tonight.

 

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Re: Do You Prefer Potato Salad Or Macaroni Salad At Cookouts?

I love potato salad, especially if it is homemade.  I've never cared for macaroni salad.

 

 

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Re: Do You Prefer Potato Salad Or Macaroni Salad At Cookouts?

I don't like macaroni salad. I like slaw and some potato salads. 

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Re: Do You Prefer Potato Salad Or Macaroni Salad At Cookouts?

Potato.

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Re: Do You Prefer Potato Salad Or Macaroni Salad At Cookouts?

Neither if it is not sitting in a cooler full of ice w/the lid closed.

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Re: Do You Prefer Potato Salad Or Macaroni Salad At Cookouts?

I like both, but rarely eat them at functions, due to my food allergies.   I like very basic salads, while others like to add many different ingredients.