The answers might even surprise lifelong Louisianans.

Do You Put Potato Salad On Gumbo?

Many believe that you’d never, ever, ever put potato salad on top of gumbo.

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(These folks are the most outspoken.)

More folks note that having potato salad on the side is very common as well.

So, who’s right?

Southern Living Cook the Enemy Gumbo in a bowl to serve

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Theanswers that our readers gavemight even surprise lifelong Louisianans.

Some Said Heck No!

Others Said Absolutely Yes!

Rasberry Family Shrimp-and-Sausage Gumbo

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And who’s to judge how anyone likes to eat it?

Classic Potato Salad Southern Living

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Southern Living Maude Crawford Barton’s Potato Salad in a bowl to serve

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Southern Living Chicken and Sausage Gumbo plated serving with a glass of water and extra sliced green onions

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