That felt like a bridge to far, but one recipe did catch my eye: Ina Garten's French Potato Salad. When I came across Ina making her light, herb-forward version on YouTube, I knew this was the ...

1. Classic French Potato Salad The first time I tried to make French Potato Salad, I was doubtful if I would be able to get the Classic French Potato right. But the recipe was quite easy, and it ...

Potato salad dressing (you’ll probably need to use the entire recipe above) 1/2 pound bacon, cooked, crisp, and crumbled 4 bunches scallions, chopped ...

As if that were not enough basis for argument, there is the question of temperature. One style of German potato salad, popular in the Midwest in the early 20th century, is served warm.

One of those recipes is an herby French potato salad. And like all of the recipes in the book, the potato salad is vegan, which is how Anderson has eaten for more than 30 years.

Our best Fourth of July side dishes include summer staples like coleslaw, potato salad, and baked beans, plus salads and modern riffs on classic recipes.