Potato salad, a classic picnic and potluck dish, saw a surge in popularity during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1950s. This era’s versions typically featured boiled potatoes combined with mayonnaise-based dressings,... Read more »
Mid-20th century molded gelatin dishes often combined fruit, vegetables, sometimes meat or seafood, suspended within a flavored gelatin base. These congealed salads frequently incorporated ingredients such as canned pineapple, shredded carrots, cottage... Read more »
Classic macaroni salads prevalent during the mid-20th century typically featured cooked elbow macaroni, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and sweet pickle relish. Hard-boiled eggs, pimentos, and mustard were also common additions. These salads embodied... Read more »