Southern Potato Salad Recipe
This Southern Potato Salad Recipe is creamy, tangy, lightly sweet, and loaded with tender potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, celery, sweet relish, and a mayonnaise-mustard dressing. It’s a classic cookout side dish for BBQ, potlucks, and summer holidays.
Servings: 10
Calories: 311kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup grated sweet yellow onion
- 2 stalks celery finely diced
- ¼ cup sweet relish
- 3 hard boiled eggs shelled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika for garnish
- 1-2 Tablespoons chopped green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes: Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover with cold water. Season the water with salt, bring to a boil, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until fork tender.
- Drain and cool: Drain the potatoes well, then spread them on a baking sheet or large plate to cool for a few minutes and release steam.
- Make the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sweet relish, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Add the mix-ins: Add the chopped eggs, celery, onion, and slightly cooled potatoes to the dressing.
- Fold together: Gently fold until the potatoes are coated and everything is evenly combined.
- Chill the salad: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Garnish and serve: Stir gently, then sprinkle with paprika and garnish with parsley or green onion if desired.
Notes
- Yukon Gold, russet, or white potatoes all work well.
- Start the potatoes in cold water so they cook evenly.
- Drain the potatoes well and let them steam dry for a few minutes to prevent watery potato salad.
- Make the salad 4 to 24 hours ahead for the best flavor.
- If the potato salad seems dry after chilling, stir in a little extra mayonnaise.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- I do not recommend freezing potato salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g