Potato salad

From WikiMD.org
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Potato Salad

Potato salad (/pəˈteɪtoʊ ˈsæləd/) is a dish made from boiled potatoes that comes in many versions in different regions of the world. Though called a salad, it is generally a side dish, as it usually accompanies the main course.

Etymology

The term "potato salad" is of English origin, with "potato" deriving from the Spanish "patata" and "salad" from the Latin "salata" (salty).

Ingredients

Potato salad's basic ingredients are boiled potatoes, mayonnaise, and seasonings. Variations of the dish may include additional ingredients such as onions, celery, pickles, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, mustard, vinegar, chives, and/or dill.

Variations

There are many variations of potato salad throughout the world. Some of these include:

  • American-style potato salad: Typically includes mayonnaise, celery, onions, and mustard. It is often served cold.
  • German-style potato salad: Usually served warm and includes bacon, vinegar, and mustard.
  • French-style potato salad: Typically includes olive oil, herbs, and Dijon mustard.

Health Considerations

Potato salad can be high in calories and fat due to the mayonnaise and other ingredients. However, it can be made healthier by using low-fat mayonnaise or a vinaigrette.

See Also

External links

Esculaap.svg

This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.


Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski