Adding mayo too soon

Mayonnaise isn't for everyone, but for those who do, it's a must-have condiment. It's creamy, and acidic, and seems to go well with a wide range of dishes, particularly cold salads. Although not all potato salad recipes call for mayo, many (if not most) do, so knowing when to add it will help you avoid making a mess. If you're using mayonnaise or cream-based dressing for your salad, wait for the potatoes to cool before dressing them.

What will happen if you do not? Because mayonnaise is sensitive to high temperatures, it will melt if the potatoes are too hot. Instead of the lovely and creamy consistency you desire, you'll have to settle for oily potato salad that doesn't appear to contain any mayo at all. Are you tired of waiting for your potatoes to cool? If you want to speed up the process, you can always rinse them under cool water in the sink, but sometimes you just have to be patient to get the results you want. If you want that classic, rich, creamy dressing to work its magic on your potato salad, don't add it too soon.