Potato salad is a summer staple that goes great with barbecue. It’s pretty simple to make but you can easily make a mistake that will turn it into an average salad. Here’s how to make sure your potato salad is perfect every single time.
The Right Potatoes
The type of potatoes you use will determine the texture of your salad. Pick Yukon gold or red potatoes if you want them to stay firm and blend nicely with a creamy dressing. If you want something starchier that will partially absorb the dressing, go with Russets.
Salt the Water
Your potatoes will be so much tastier if you add salt to the water you’re boiling them in! While boiling, they will infuse all the flavor from the water. Adding salt to the salad later simply won’t have the same effect.
Cut Evenly
It’s important to put in some extra effort and make sure your potatoes are cut evenly. This will help them cook consistently and the result will be a perfectly cooked, delicious salad.
