Is Mac/Potato Salad Bad for You ?

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Is Mac/Potato Salad Bad for You ?
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Sat, 06-06-2009 - 12:02am

Is Mac/Potato Salad Bad for You ?



  • No .. why not
  • Yes .. why
  • It depends .. on what ?
  • Not how I make it .. please share
  • Don't eat either
  • Other .. please share


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Registered: 03-14-2007
Sat, 06-06-2009 - 2:44pm

Hot German Potato Salad is very good! Although, I have had it when it wasn't so good, so it depends on the recipe used. I don't like a lot of vinegar in Hot German Potato Salad and don't like any in my cold potato salad, so that would make a preferrence difference in which recipe you'd choose or alter.


Here is one recipe that I haven't used, but it sounds pretty much as I remember. Not totally healthy even with the alterations though because of having to use bacon fat. Small portions would be okay on occasion.


(I added some more healthy alterations).....


Hot German Potato Salad


1 1/2 lbs. potatoes, cut into halves
3 slices bacon (I would use turkey bacon or sugar free bacon)
1 med. onion, chopped
1 tbsp. flour (I would use whole wheat flour)
1 tbsp. sugar (I would use Splenda)
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. celery seed
Dash of pepper
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. vinegar (I would

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Registered: 10-07-2008
Sat, 06-06-2009 - 3:36pm

Interesting Donna. Never knew about hot potato salad. I have always eaten it cold on summer days.


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Registered: 10-01-2007
Sat, 06-06-2009 - 4:27pm

i voted "it depends" because, as with all combination foods, it depends on what's in it.

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sat, 06-06-2009 - 5:40pm
Never had potato salad hot Aileen,
Or ever thought about having it hot ..
Guess one could but not for me :)



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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sat, 06-06-2009 - 5:41pm
True on the moderation Liz,
Well a few times a day is moderation right ?
I love both so much :)


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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sat, 06-06-2009 - 5:42pm
Hi Donna,
What is Olive oil mayo ?
Never heard of it ::blush::
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sat, 06-06-2009 - 5:44pm
Didn't know German potato salad could be served hot Donna,
If you feel like c/ping ..
Maybe you could put the recipe here so it doesn't get lost :)
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-bhivhfitness&msg=31063.1&ctx=0


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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sat, 06-06-2009 - 5:46pm
All very true Pat,
Have to say it would be more than a spoonful for me ::blush::
I am thinking not too many preservatives in what I use ..
Although I guess since they are in most ..
I love them both so much so have to be careful
Thanks for the reminders though :)



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Registered: 03-26-2003
Sat, 06-06-2009 - 5:48pm
I voted yes because with my stomach issues I have to be so careful what I eat and "if it's white, it ain't right" for my stomach and digestive system.


 

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Registered: 05-29-2009
Sat, 06-06-2009 - 5:51pm
Mmmm, I have had German Potato Salad and enjoyed it hot.
But I really liked the leftovers cold the next day !

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