How To Make Authentic New York Deli Mac and Potato Salad

Today we're making New York deli macaroni and potato salad. These iconic salads can be found in thousands of delis across Long Island and the rest of the NY metro area. We hope you enjoy the video!

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****PRINT RECIPE WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCESS SHOTS****

NY DELI POTATO SALAD PRINT RECIPE:

INGREDIENTS WITH GRAM AMOUNTS
For the brine
¼ cup (60g) white vinegar
¼ cup (60g) water
¼ cup (50g) sugar
¼ cup (56g) vegetable oil
½ cup (30g) onion grated
1 ¼ teaspoons (9g) fine sea salt
1 teaspoon (2.5g) white pepper
Remaining ingredients
3 ½ pounds (1600g) New (red) potatoes
¾ cup (172g) mayonnaise - plus more to achieve a smooth consistency
½ small carrot shredded, - for garnish
3 tablespoons flat leaf Italian parsley - for garnish

NY DELI MACARONI SALAD PRINT RECIPE:

INGREDIENTS WITH GRAM AMOUNTS
For the brine
⅓ (80g) cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons (45g) water
⅓ cup (75g) sugar
3 tablespoons (41g) vegetable oil
½ cup (30g) onion grated or pureed
1 ¼ (9g) teaspoons fine sea salt
½ teaspoon (1.5g) white pepper
Remaining ingredients
1 pound (545g)elbow macaroni
¾ cup mayonnaise (172g) - plus more to achieve a smooth consistency
½ small green or red bell pepper - finely diced
1 rib celery - finely diced

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[SipandFeast]

If you're looking to create the exact taste, flavor, and texture of New York deli macaroni and potato salad this video is for you. The print recipes and ingredient list are right in the description. As always, thanks for liking and sharing our videos.

[rccharger]

It’s interesting how the potato salad is literally just potatoes. I live in the Midwest and the potato salad here is often made with egg, mustard, mayo, and celery.

[ColleenHershon]

I left Long Island almost 10 years ago. I made this macaroni salad, and it blew my mind! The sugar, the vinegar, the grated onion... I'll never make it any other way now! Thank you!!

[hkonyt]

People seem to be missing the point a bit -- that you developed these recipes to taste like what you'd find at a NY (probably specifically Long Island) Deli. Its a regional, and for some of us, a very nostalgic thing. I've been out of NY for a while and boy do I miss good deli food (of all kinds).
This brings back memories of family gatherings/events with the two giant 6-foot heros (one "american" and one "italian" ) and several trays of deli salads.

[icecold]

Oh my god, please make a deli series… cold cuts… sandwiches… sides… I WANT

[richardsilverman]

Born and raised on the South Shore of Long Island. I have been living in Miami way too long. This is the potato salad I remember and loved. It just doesn't exist here. Thank you.

[WisKrisKar]

My mother is from Garden City, NY. We live in the Midwest. I made her the potato salad, and she damn near cried with joy. GREAT recipes, and thank you!

[agaba]

my aunt puts hard boiled eggs and raw celery and onion in her potato salad. SO GOOD.

[kimbyram]

My dad had two delis. One in Bayridge and the other in park slope. My grandmother, mother and I did all the cooking. We boiled the brim until the sugar and salt melted. My grandmother called it "yagosh"! Which means mixture. We Let it cool while we made everything else. We do everything you did except we put celery in the potato salad and some shaded carrots in the macaroni salad. God, how I miss growing up in the deli and the city. 😊❤

[skycaptain]

a trick I learned, score the waxy potatoes around their equator before boiling them. once cooled, squeeze the potato and the skin will pop right off, very easy

[jlanderson]

I love how you were munching on the potato pieces while working the mandolin. I had many children and home cooked everything, but by the time dinner came, I wasn't hungry because I had "tried" every thing while making it.

[hablin]

In Germany we would put boiled eggs and finely chopped pickled Cornichons and use the pickling juice with the mayo with the potatoes that have not fully cooled so that it absorbs all the liquid ❤ I have never tried it your way but will do at the weekend 👍

[Caranora]

I was born and raised on Long Island, moved to Memphis, TN when I was 16. I miss the hell out of good NY food! So watching your videos always brings me back to awesome memories! I can't wait to make this and bring it to my next cook out and show them what real NY style deli salads taste like. Thank you for an amazing video and clear instructions! You make it very easy to follow, keep up the great work!

[ManuelDeLaguiermo]

Never been to New York (and probably never will) but just tried your macaroni salad recipe for Easter and it is by far the best I’ve ever had in my life. This will be a staple for the rest of my life.

[maxineblocker]

We add celery, green peppers and onions sometimes a little sweet relish to southern potato salad.

[DarleneMW]

I have ALWAYS LOVED deli macaroni salad and could never figure out how it was made. Thank you!

[kopsie]

I moved out of Long Island in 2000. How I miss Deli's!!! I never knew about the brine. THANK YOU, GREAT VIDEO! Miss the NY accent too!! 🥰

[johnbaxter]

Hands down the best macaroni salad recipe. Not one person (a cookout for 10 ppl) gave it less than 10/10. I did add peas and more pepper. Because of the overnight brining - I especially loved how little mayo you actually need.

[wendyw]

Not only are you a great cook, you're also a great teacher. (husband and dad as well)

[patsyc]

Yummy, I'm from New York, living in Georgia now. How I miss good New York food, especially the deli subs and salads 😢. Definitely gonna make the potato salad. Love your family and your Chanel ❤. Keep'em coming.