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{{Short description|Salad dish made from boiled potatoes}}
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{{For|the song|Potato Salad (song)}}
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| caption = Restaurant cold potato salad
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| served = Cold (some warm)
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'''Potato salad''' is a ] dish made from ] ]es, usually containing a ] and a variety of other ingredients such as boiled eggs and raw vegetables. It is usually served as a ].


== History and varieties ==
'''Potato salad''' is a ] made from ]es, and varies throughout different regions and countries of the world.
Potato salad is found in several countries in Europe. The German ] is one of the most famous that spread largely throughout Europe, North America, and later Asia.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://www.guampedia.com/potato-salad/|title=» Potato Salad: History|website=www.guampedia.com|language=en-US|access-date=6 March 2017|archive-date=30 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191030003143/https://www.guampedia.com/potato-salad/#History|url-status=bot: unknown}}, </ref><ref name="auto1">{{cite web |url=http://www.foodtimeline.org/foodsalads.html#potato |title=The Food Timeline: history notes--salad |work=] |first=Lynne |last=Olver |author-link=Lynne Olver |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200408033156/http://foodtimeline.org/foodsalads.html#potato |archive-date=2020-04-08 |url-status=live}}</ref> American potato salad most likely originated from recipes brought to the U.S. by way of ] and other ] during the nineteenth century.<ref name="auto1" /><ref name="auto" />


Potato salad is generally served cold or at ]. Ingredients often include ] or a comparable substitute (such as ] or ]), herbs, and raw vegetables (such as ] and ]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/great-american-potato-salad-51027.aspx|title=American Potato Salad Recipe|website=kraftrecipes.com|access-date=6 March 2017}}</ref> South German-style potato salad is served warm or at room temperature and is made with a ] (rather than a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing), and typically includes ].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/german-potato-salad-recipe-1938990 | title=South German Potato Salad |author-last1=Nolan|author-first1=Mary|website=Food Network}}</ref> North German potato salad is served cold or at room temperature. It is typically made with mayonnaise, hard-boiled egg and sweet or sour pickles. The American-style potato salad is likely to have originated from this version.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tastingtable.com/926829/what-makes-german-potato-salad-different-from-american/ | title=North German Potato Salad |website=Tasting Table|publisher=Static Media|author=Vanessa Nix Anthony|date=2022-07-18}}</ref> Asian-style potato salad is similar to American-style potato salad, but has a sweeter and eggier flavor.
With respect to its place among the various individual ]s served together as one meal, it is better classified as a ] rather than a ] per se, as it generally accompanies the ] (a salad is usually served as a separate course preceding or following the main course).


British potato salad is served chilled. It is usually made with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, onions, spring onions, and chives. Spices such as allspice and turmeric are sometimes included.
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&mdash;some people like the potatoes creamy and mingled with the dressing, some like them soft and tender, and others prefer them almost crisp.
== American potato salad ==


The earliest known American potato salad recipes date back to the mid-19th century and are rooted in German cuisine, which was introduced to the United States by European settlers.<ref name="Rethinking Potato Salad">{{cite web | url=https://www.npr.org/2009/06/10/105166775/rethinking-potato-salad#:~:text=It%20was%20first%20introduced%20to,came%20here%20with%20European%20settlers- | title=Rethinking Potato Salad | website=NPR | date=10 June 2009 | last1=Russo | first1=Susan }}</ref> Early American potato salad was made from cooked potatoes that were typically dressed with oil, vinegar, and herbs.<ref name="Rethinking Potato Salad"/>
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 ]/]/]/milk dressing
*salad with ] dressing
*salad with ], ], or ].
*salad with a fresh ] or ] dressing and/or ]s, ]s and other spices.
*salad with raw ]s, cooked onions or ] onions.
*salad with ]es or ]s.
*salad with hard-boiled ]s (a combination of potato salad and ])


== French potato 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 ] potato salads are commonly served chilled.
In ] there are several recipes depending on the region. In ] and ], potato salads are made in a similar way as the German version. In ], ] is a potato salad where ] and celery sticks are added together with a bit of ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Salade cauchoise - Recettes - Cuisine française |url=https://www.cuisinealafrancaise.com/fr/recettes/entrees/salades-et-crudites/salade-cauchoise |access-date=2024-06-28 |website=www.cuisinealafrancaise.com}}</ref>


== Japanese potato salad ==
Potato salad recipes can be found in many cookbooks, but potato salad connoisseurs and enthusiasts encourage experimentation.
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A version of potato salad in ] is known as '''''potesara''''' (or '''''potesala''''' ポテサラ), an English loanword ].
It traditionally consists of the primary potato salad ingredients (mashed boiled potatoes, chopped onions) mixed with a dressing of mayonnaise, ], and ] mustard. Carrot, cucumber, ham, and mashed boiled eggs can also be added to the salad as desired.


== Russian potato salad ==
Potato salad is often served with ], ]s, ]s, ]s and cold ]es. 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.
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=== 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 ] such as ] or sprigs of ].
] typically includes ]es, ], boiled ], boiled ]s and ]. Sometimes canned ], ]s, boiled ], boiled ] or even ]s are added. Chopped ] is commonly used as a ]. For seasoning the salad only ] and pepper are necessary.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2016-05-23 |title=Sałatka jarzynowa |url=http://www.kwestiasmaku.com/kuchnia_polska/salatka_jarzynowa/przepis.html |access-date=2022-12-02 |website=Kwestia Smaku |language=pl}}</ref>


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Salad dish made from boiled potatoes For the song, see Potato Salad (song).

Potato salad
Restaurant cold potato salad
TypeSalad
CourseSide dish
Place of originEurope
Serving temperatureCold (some warm)
Main ingredientsPotatoes
Ingredients generally usedEggs, mayonnaise

Potato salad is a salad dish made from boiled potatoes, usually containing a dressing and a variety of other ingredients such as boiled eggs and raw vegetables. It is usually served as a side.

History and varieties

Potato salad is found in several countries in Europe. The German Kartoffelsalat is one of the most famous that spread largely throughout Europe, North America, and later Asia. American potato salad most likely originated from recipes brought to the U.S. by way of German and other European immigrants during the nineteenth century.

Potato salad is generally served cold or at room temperature. Ingredients often include mayonnaise or a comparable substitute (such as yogurt or sour cream), herbs, and raw vegetables (such as onion and celery). South German-style potato salad is served warm or at room temperature and is made with a vinaigrette (rather than a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing), and typically includes bacon. North German potato salad is served cold or at room temperature. It is typically made with mayonnaise, hard-boiled egg and sweet or sour pickles. The American-style potato salad is likely to have originated from this version. Asian-style potato salad is similar to American-style potato salad, but has a sweeter and eggier flavor.

British potato salad is served chilled. It is usually made with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, onions, spring onions, and chives. Spices such as allspice and turmeric are sometimes included.

American potato salad

The earliest known American potato salad recipes date back to the mid-19th century and are rooted in German cuisine, which was introduced to the United States by European settlers. Early American potato salad was made from cooked potatoes that were typically dressed with oil, vinegar, and herbs.

French potato salad

In France there are several recipes depending on the region. In Alsace and Lorraine, potato salads are made in a similar way as the German version. In Normandy, salade cauchoise is a potato salad where watercress and celery sticks are added together with a bit of crème fraiche.

Japanese potato salad

Japanese potato salad with Japanese quail eggs

A version of potato salad in Japan is known as potesara (or potesala ポテサラ), an English loanword portmanteau. It traditionally consists of the primary potato salad ingredients (mashed boiled potatoes, chopped onions) mixed with a dressing of mayonnaise, rice vinegar, and karashi mustard. Carrot, cucumber, ham, and mashed boiled eggs can also be added to the salad as desired.

Russian potato salad

Main article: Olivier salad

Ingredients

Olivier salad typically includes potatoes, mayonnaise, boiled eggs, boiled carrots and pickled cucumbers. Sometimes canned corn, peas, boiled parsley root, boiled leek or even apples are added. Chopped parsley is commonly used as a garnish. For seasoning the salad only salt and pepper are necessary.

See also

References

  1. ^ "» Potato Salad: History". www.guampedia.com. Archived from the original on 30 October 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link),
  2. ^ Olver, Lynne. "The Food Timeline: history notes--salad". The Food Timeline. Archived from the original on 8 April 2020.
  3. "American Potato Salad Recipe". kraftrecipes.com. Retrieved 6 March 2017.
  4. Nolan, Mary. "South German Potato Salad". Food Network.
  5. Vanessa Nix Anthony (18 July 2022). "North German Potato Salad". Tasting Table. Static Media.
  6. ^ Russo, Susan (10 June 2009). "Rethinking Potato Salad". NPR.
  7. "Salade cauchoise - Recettes - Cuisine française". www.cuisinealafrancaise.com. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  8. "Sałatka jarzynowa". Kwestia Smaku (in Polish). 23 May 2016. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
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