Potato salad is a salad made from potatoes, varying between different regions and countries of the world. Many people will say that they have the authentic or the best potato salad, and offer the one true way to make a perfect potato salad. What is the best salad is a purely personal preference some people like the potatoes creamy and mingled with the dressing, some like them soft and tender, and others prefer them almost crisp. Try a German, American or even Warm Potato salad.