Southern living potato salad

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Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) was not only a great playwright and novelist, best known for The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers, but was also a great authority on food. His encyclopedic Great Dictionary of Cuisine was published posthumously in 1873. This 19th-century recipe for potato salad is surprisingly simple and contemporary.

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Everyone needs a reliable potato salad recipe in their repertoire, and this one is classic in its simplicity. It's quick and versatile, and it will go with just about anything.

Hot potato salad is proof this side dish doesn't need to be chilled to be outstanding.

A traditional potato salad recipe. It has soft but not mushy potatoes, a creamy dressing, and a kick and crunch from the celery and onion.

This recipe, for Classic Potato Salad is a trip to the origins of homemade cooking. Picture tender bite-sized potato chunks that are boiled to perfection. Not not too firm. Then lovingly combined with creamy mayonnaise, tangy mustard and a touch of vinegar. The salad is dotted with celery and onion providing a contrast to the rich hard-boiled eggs. Each spoonful presents a blend of flavors and textures evoking memories of picnics and intimate family gatherings. It's more than a dish; it's…

You don't need mayonnaise to make roasted potato salad. This potato side has a tangy Dijon vinaigrette that makes it perfect for pairing with grilled mains.

Creamy Dill Potato Salad is a classic side dish for summer cookouts, potlucks and holiday dinners. Less than 10- ingredients!