Martha Stewart’s Controversial Potato Salad Recipe

Martha Stewart has sparked debate on social media with her straightforward approach to making deli-style potato salad. A video from her Instagram account, dated April 3, features Stewart preparing what she labels the ‘best potato salad.’ The uncomplicated recipe calls for only six ingredients: potatoes, one medium white onion, one-half cup of white vinegar, one cup of Hellmann’s mayonnaise, one-half teaspoon of salt, and one teaspoon of sugar.

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Stewart starts by mixing onion, vinegar, salt, and sugar, instructing viewers to ‘Pour this mixture over the potatoes and just slosh it around.’ She notes that within about ten minutes, the liquid will be absorbed back into the potatoes. The next step involves adding a cup of Hellmann’s mayonnaise to finish the salad and then mixing the ingredients thoroughly.

This simple recipe has divided opinions online. Some commenters dismissed the dish for its lack of complexity, with responses like ‘I guess I’m just too Southern for these potatoes,’ and ‘Looks horrible.’ Others criticized by stating they have better recipes.

Conversely, some social media users voiced appreciation for Stewart’s minimalistic approach. Comments such as ‘I’m going to make this potato salad—it sounds wonderful’ and ‘This is a great recipe!!! Very good!’ highlight the support for her preparation method.

Stewart’s familiarity with food-related debates is well known. Last summer, she added commentary to the long-standing discussion on whether ketchup belongs on hot dogs, stating her love for hot dogs ‘with the works.’ Earlier, Stewart faced humorous backlash over her unconventional way of eating bagels, slicing them open-face into smaller portions topped with cream cheese.