Perfect Potato Salad - How to Make a Classic American Potato Salad Recipe

[AbsurdExistentialist]

The way you cook reminds me of my uncle. He died unexpectedly almost 4 months ago and he was so talented in the kitchen, he took pride in what he did and he was a great host. He had many friends who loved him and his cooking. I know this information is unimportant and irrelevant to the video but it reminded me of him and now I really miss him.
Thanks for the videos, Chef John.

[allistrata]

This brings back memories of my dad. I'd ask him what gift he wanted for whatever holiday it was, and his answer was always my potato salad. I like to use half mayo, half sour cream. It makes it taste less heavy.

[BnaBreaker]

R.I.P. Ms. Pauline... thank you for blessing the world with this magnificent human being we call Chef John!!

[noviceprepper]

My condolences on the loss of your Mom, Chef John. I didn't know she'd died. May she rest in peace.

[Jessicanana]

Looks great, but I'd probably slice my potato into larger pieces. I also like some chopped up bacon, and a tablespoon of sweet relish. I also garnish the top with slices of egg, lightly dusted in smoked paprika.

[kattatonic]

I think publishing a potato salad recipe is like publishing a top 10 best rock and roll songs list. The fun of it is not that everyone will nod and agree, but that everyone will have to put in their 2 cents about what the recipe / list should really contain. Happy potato salad season to you, Chef!

[donnafassano]

The classic salads are classic for a reason. Because they are delicious! This is my favorite potato salad. People can keep their bacon, cheese and all that other crap they throw in to "improve" it. I just made classic macaroni salad for the holiday last week. Yum :)

[mondiialiito]

It took us three days to make that potato salad...THREE

[chupacabra]

This looks tasty; what about pickle brine instead of the vinegar?

[Dax]

Love Paulina. My mom's version was a bit different, but she never changed it. 'Screw the haters', she said, long before anyone else did.

[JoJoLu]

I just wanted to say, I really REALLY enjoy watching your videos. Your food not only looks great, but your humor is 👍, not to mention your voice is soothing 😂

[ezrawall]

In my brain it said, "You are the DJ Khaled of your potato salad." #MissedOpportunity

[aliadizzle]

This reminds me of your macaroni salad recipe, which is now my favorite thing to take to parties now and everyone always loves it. I'm psyched to try this one too!

[SofiaCavalcante]

I want chef John to give me the o-o-o-old tappa tappa

[redherringbone]

Onions optional? If you're from the Southern United States they're not.
Add dill and pickle relish...perfecto!

[ColtonBlumhagen]

I spent most of the video thinking: "This is not nearly enough potato salad."

[CM_Burns]

You are the Plato of your Salad with Potato.

[williamdelacruz]

we make potato salad very often here in Dominican Republic. I love your videos chef John, keep up your amazing job good sir

[patchyxx]

...this is honestly my favorite... valid... tato salad. I'm a heathen and like this as a spread on sandwiches with a crisp dill pickle or in lieu of cole slaw on BBQ! Chef John, why do you identify so well with my Southern, culinary impaired childhood? Your recipes are my mom's recipes, if only she used salt and spices! In short, I luv tato.

[peterbaum]

Well, I actually like potato salad with distiguishable slices of potato and a vinegar-oil dressing more... but each his own :D