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Potato saladis a classicsummer side.

And the stereotypical diced potato and mayo dressed dish is just the beginning.

Adirondack Blue Potatoes

Speaking of aesthetics, these purple-hued potatoes are an excellent potato salad option.

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The inside is also yellow-hued and buttery, and cooked Yukon Golds have a creamy interior.

Theyre not super starchy, and hold their shape well if youre dicing them for potato salad.

Russet Potatoes

An iconic potato in its own right, the Russet Potato has its own emoji.

The potatoes are super starchy and dry, and definitely work best inmayo-basedsalads.

Some people prefer to remove the skins, while others will leave them on.

Russets are quite neutral in flavor, so they can take on whatever seasonings theyre dressed with.

Stock up on these waxy potatoes for potato saladsthey hold their shape nicely and the skin is delicate.

New potatoes are also sweeter, which makes them a fan-favorite in potato salads.