Potato salad is a staple of summer cooking.

There are many opportunities for mistakes in the potato salad-making process.

Here are some tips and techniques that will get you on the path to potato salad perfection.

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Russets tend to fall apart in the cooking process.

A thin-skinned, waxy potato will work best.

It’s up to you if you want to cut your potatoes before cooking them or leave them whole.

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But,Tablespoonpoints out your potatoes will cook more quickly if you cut them first.

We’re all about efficiency, especially when the reward is a big bowl of potato salad.

If you’re used to tossing your potatoes into a pot of boiling water, think again.

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We’re guessing a mix of mushy and nearly-raw potatoes is not what you’re going for.

This will prevent a major party faux pas watery potato salad.

And remember, a good dressing is nothing without add-ins.

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Sounds like simple enough advice to allow for optimum enjoyment of your well-earned, well-crafted potato salad.

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