Southern Potato Salad Recipe
This Southern Potato Salad recipe is a classic side dish that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or any gathering. Creamy and flavorful, it’s a must-have for summer meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Potato Salad:
- 3 pounds russet potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks)
Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup dill pickles (finely chopped)
- 1/3 cup celery (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 4 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (plus more for garnish)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Place potatoes in a pot, cover with water, boil, then simmer for 10-12 minutes until tender. Drain and cool slightly.
- Prepare Dressing: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, pickles, celery, onion, vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Add warm potatoes to the dressing, fold gently. Mix in hard-boiled eggs. Adjust seasoning.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with paprika before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, mash some cooked potatoes.
- You can use sweet relish instead of dill pickles for a sweeter taste.
- Best served cold and can be made ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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