Important questions: Who made the potato salad and did they add this key ingredient?
But, it can also be a divisive topic.
Folks have strong opinions about what ingredients are appropriate and which ones should never grace the tender boiled potatoes.
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This leads to the common Southern potluck refrain, Who made the potato salad?
(There may be others, including relish, bell peppers, and paprika.)
Each element in the recipe plays an important role, but the mustards job is particularly important.
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It brings a certain zippy brightness to a dish that could veer toward the bland.
Which Came First, Mayo or Mustard?
Though potato salad is often considered a mayo-centric dish, mustard predates mayonnaise in potato salad recipes.
