What makes all the difference in a potato salad is the texture of the potatoes. Therefore, it is very important to pick the right variety of potatoes for your salad. You want potatoes that hold their shape when cooked, waxy potatoes that won't turn the salad into a mushy mess when combined with the sauce. Consequently, the best potato varieties for potato salad are: - Yellow Finn - Yukon Gold - by far my favorite option! - Red potatoes