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Southern Potato Salad


  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x

Description

This Southern Potato Salad is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor! Made with tender potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, crunchy pickles, and a tangy mayo-mustard dressing, it’s the perfect side dish for BBQs, picnics, and holiday gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled & diced
  • 4 large eggs, hard-boiled & chopped
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup yellow mustard
  • ¼ cup dill pickles or sweet relish, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika (plus more for garnish)

Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Potatoes – Boil diced potatoes in salted water for 10-12 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool.

2️⃣ Prepare the Dressing – In a bowl, mix mayo, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper.

3️⃣ Assemble the Salad – In a large bowl, combine potatoes, eggs, pickles, onion, and celery. Pour the dressing over and mix gently.

4️⃣ Chill & Serve – Sprinkle with paprika and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for the best flavor.

5️⃣ Enjoy! – Serve chilled as the perfect side for BBQ, fried chicken, or any Southern meal!

Notes

For extra creaminess, add ½ cup sour cream to the dressing.
Love it tangy? Add a splash of pickle juice or extra vinegar.
Make ahead – Best when chilled for a few hours to let flavors meld.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Protein: 6g