Deli Salads

[applesoffh]

I'm looking for a deli with good macaroni and potato salads. Not worth making it for 2 people. Please, PLEASE, don't recommend any supermarkets. None of their stuff is made on-site and we haven't cared for anything we've tried from either Publix or WinnDixie or Fresh Market. Thanks!

[claricecolin]

Have you tried Too Jay's? Personally I like the salads at Fresh Market; I do "doctor" them up a bit. I can get pretty close to what Mom used to make.

[Yung Dum]

Lots-o-luck. This is not exactly the land of good eatin'.

[Sable99]

I'm looking for a deli with good macaroni and potato salads. Not worth making it for 2 people. Please, PLEASE, don't recommend any supermarkets. None of their stuff is made on-site and we haven't cared for anything we've tried from either Publix or WinnDixie or Fresh Market. Thanks!

You sound like my mother! She is picky with her coke slaw and potato salad! I'm keeping this thread so I will know where to take her on our next visit to TV!

[Bonny]

Scooples has a good potato salad. Also try McAlisters in Brownwood.
Maybe Bob Evans or Perkins.

Oops, I just saw you were looking for a deli.

[applesoffh]

Lots-o-luck. This is not exactly the land of good eatin'.

Agree wholeheartedly!

[applesoffh]

Have you tried Too Jay's? Personally I like the salads at Fresh Market; I do "doctor" them up a bit. I can get pretty close to what Mom used to make.

Never thought of them! Thanks.

[graciegirl]

Never thought of them! Thanks.



Try Publix New York Potato Salad. I am very picky about potato salad and like it a lot.

[kaydee]

when we want good potato or macaroni salad I make it and it is always worth it.

[Villager Joyce]

My family likes Stonemill potato salad which is sold at Sam's and Costco.

[applesoffh]

Try Publix New York Potato Salad. I am very picky about potato salad and like it a lot.

Tried it on the advice of one of the Deli workers. Sorry, not a fan.

[TheVillageChicken]

Tried Sweet Tomatoes? You can fill a takeaway box to the brim for around six bucks.

[CassieInVa]

I know you didn't ask for pasta salad but the bowtie pesto salad from Fresh Market is very good. I'm with you, though - haven't found a potato salad yet, but not giving up!

[Shimpy]

Lots-o-luck. This is not exactly the land of good eatin'.

Yep, if you want good food you have to go to NY, NJ......Even Mexicans know that to get good mexican food you can't go to Mexico, but have to go to NY or NJ, or that area. Chinese can't wait to leave China to get to NY so they can eat real Chinese food, :a20:

[ugotme]

Used to get a salad called Sallie Sherman (spelling) even down in So. Fl.
Winn Dixie used to carry it. Not sure if it is available up here.

If you find it try it - and let me know where you found it. LOL

[hulahips]

Can't find good salads anymore unless you like your potatoes with Mayo only

[jnieman]

when we want good potato or macaroni salad I make it and it is always worth it.

I agree. I never have found any I like. I have an easy recipe. Red potatoes, cook, cool and chop. Take tbsp djon mustard and whisk in 1/4 cup olive oil in bowl. Pour over warm potatoes. Put in about 1/2 cup hellmans. Salt, pepper, chopped green onion and crisp bacon. Mix it in. Best served warm but good any way. You can also chop a little dill in it. Add or take away mayo based on taste. If it is too dry add some more olive oil.

People rave about this potato salad.

[JC and John]

I agree. I never have found any I like. I have an easy recipe. Red potatoes, cook, cool and chop. Take tbsp djon mustard and whisk in 1/4 cup olive oil in bowl. Pour over warm potatoes. Put in about 1/2 cup hellmans. Salt, pepper, chopped green onion and crisp bacon. Mix it in. Best served warm but good any way. You can also chop a little dill in it. Add or take away mayo based on taste. If it is too dry add some more olive oil.

People rave about this potato salad.
Sounds yummy and I want to try. How many potatoes or pounds would you recommend? Thanks for posting.

[jnieman]

Sounds yummy and I want to try. How many potatoes or pounds would you recommend? Thanks for posting.

That recipe is for about 15 small red potatoes, skins on. These potatoes you can cut into about four small pieces. It's a dish that I make without a recipe. Like many of my recipes I have them in my head. You can adjust the mayo and olive oil to your liking but if it seems dry I would add more olive oil. It's not a mayonaise infused potato salad. Just a 1/2 cup or so of mayo. Let me know how it turns out.

When cooking the potatoes take them off the stove before they start falling apart as they keep on cooking and you don't want them to be overdone. I rinse them with cold water for a few minutes then let them air dry for a few minutes then cut them up. They will still be warm inside. I like this salad fresh made room temp or warmer, so I make it right before I will eat it.

[applesoffh]

I agree. I never have found any I like. I have an easy recipe. Red potatoes, cook, cool and chop. Take tbsp djon mustard and whisk in 1/4 cup olive oil in bowl. Pour over warm potatoes. Put in about 1/2 cup hellmans. Salt, pepper, chopped green onion and crisp bacon. Mix it in. Best served warm but good any way. You can also chop a little dill in it. Add or take away mayo based on taste. If it is too dry add some more olive oil.

People rave about this potato salad.

Sounds wonderful! I'll try it! Thank you. Guess I got too used to really good deli salads in NYC.

[Villager Joyce]

I have decided it isn't that The food is better back home for many posters, it is the food and taste you are used to. If you give the local restaurants a try, an honest try, you might find you like it. Beats the heck out of always being disappointed.

[graciegirl]

I have decided it isn't that The food is better back home for many posters, it is the food and taste you are used to. If you give the local restaurants a try, an honest try, you might find you like it. Beats the heck out of always being disappointed.


I so agree.

[Bonny]

I think most restaurants have a good potato salad, but I think OP was wanting to buy some for home. Buying it from a restaurant would be expensive. I think that's why OP was looking for a deli.

[jnieman]

Lots-o-luck. This is not exactly the land of good eatin'.

So true. I continue to be disappointed and I AM giving them a first, second and third try.