McAlister's Deli Potato Salad Recipe (2024)

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Does McAlister's potato salad have eggs in it? ›

Southern style potato salad with chunks of potatoes blanketed with our creamy mustard and egg dressing. Cut calories in half by making part of a Choose Two combination!

Potatoes can retain moisture. To prevent this, drain the potatoes very well in a colander or pot. Allow all the steam to escape the potatoes before mixing them with the dressing and other ingredients.

The addition of a sweet element, like sugar or any sweetener, should also be enough to neutralize the extra vinegar, but if the flavor is still off, use a pinch of baking soda. If all else fails, adding more potatoes is an option.

Drain the water and add the potatoes to a mixing bowl. Let the cool for about 10 minutes before adding in your chopped celery, boiled eggs, diced onion, and sweet pickle relish. Whisk together the ingredients for the dressing – mayonnaise, sugar, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, celery seed, and pepper.

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Rinsing potatoes helps remove excess starch, so it is recommended to rinse the potatoes before cooking. To ensure even more starch is out of the way, it's recommended that they even be quickly rinsed after boiling. We recommend using hot water for rinsing after boiling and cold water prior to boiling.

Blame it on the bad bacteria that grow rapidly when food remains in the danger zone between 40°F and 140°F for more than two hours.

If it's a potato salad, be sure to let the potatoes cool (the starch cells close up) before adding any dressing or salad mixture. Warm potatoes will soak up the liquids. Taste an hour after mixing and see if the spices need tweaking. Mashed potatoes do the same thing if you add in the garlic or cheddar cheese too soon.

Sugar can also counteract the taste of vinegar

In doing so, the potatoes will absorb the vinegar, and you'll be able to pour out the excess that collects at the bottom of the bowl. After this, you'll want to gradually add sugar by the teaspoon, mixing and tasting as you go.

What if I put too much mustard in my potato salad? ›

You've got two options. The first option is to cook more potatoes and make more potato salad, adding more of every ingredient except mustard. Doing so will get the mustard content in equilibrium with the rest of the flavors in the salad. Your other option is to adjust the seasonings to compliment the…

The acid in the vinegar can also help to slightly break down the surface of the potatoes, aiding in the development of a crispier texture during frying. Additionally, the vinegar can contribute to a golden-brown color on the exterior of the fries.

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Eggs: Hard-boiled eggs are a must-have for this kind of old-fashioned potato salad, but you can leave them out if you really want to. Celery: Celery adds a crunchy element to balance the softer texture and creaminess of the potatoes. Onion: You can use any onion you like, including yellow, white, or red onions.

POTATOES, MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, EGG YOLKS, VINEGAR, SALT), SUGAR, ONION, WATER, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, SALT, VINEGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, ONION POWDER, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE).

Classic Dairy-Free Potato Salad with Options for All

Sure, you might find a flavored variety or two with dairy. But basic mayonnaise is just an emulsion of eggs and oil – no milk or cream needed. That said, I have come across several potato salads in my day (recipes and store-bought) that do contain dairy.

My macaroni salad recipe incorporates diced celery, onions, and bell peppers. Other traditional southern macaroni salads may also feature hard-boiled eggs, sweet relish, and/or diced pickles. Classic Macaroni Salad features a creamy texture with tangy and savory flavors.