There are a variety of different
ingredients that can be used
when you are preparing a big
bowl to take to a picnic or
for a day at the beach. Some
common ingredients are eggs,
celery, onions and pickles.
Some of the more unique items
that have been thrown into
potato salad are corn, bacon,
apples, sour cream, green
beans, garlic and sugar.
The consistency of it varies
as well. It truly depends
on individual taste but many
people swear by chunky potato
salad, where the boiled potatoes
are chopped into bite size
chunks. Many gourmet restaurants
and diners also serve a whipped
version which can feature
other vegetables as well as
fragrant cheeses. Potato salad
is enjoyed both hot as well
as cold, and can be used as
a side dish or enjoyed as
a meal all by itself. Some
chefs prefer to dress up their
potato salad a bit with garnishes.
Commonly used garnishes include
parsley, scallions and sliced
cherry tomatoes.
If the idea of getting into
the kitchen and concocting
your own bowl of this favorite
is a bit overwhelming luckily
it isn’t hard to find
store bought versions. Most
grocery stores now have deli
sections which feature an
array of almost homemade salads.
You can buy a tub of potato
salad there and dress it up
with a few sprigs of parsley.
No one will be the wiser that
you didn’t spend hours
making it. Your corner deli
will also have a tasty version
of potato salad for you to
purchase.
No matter your preference:
hot or cold, chunky or creamy,
a tasty potato salad will
always be a favorite among
the masses. It makes a great
side dish as well as a hearty
midnight snack. |
