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Best Southern Potato Salad Recipe – Creamy, Classic, and Easy Side Dish

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Southern Potato Salad is a classic recipe for potlucks, picnics and BBQs. It’s creamy, tangy and ready in 30 minutes, or make it a day ahead.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds Russet potatoes (about 5 medium potatoes), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup pickle relish
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 5 hard boiled eggs, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 5 green onions, diced
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Paprika

Instructions

  1. Place diced potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add a couple teaspoons of salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook until potatoes are fork tender, about 10 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, mustard, pickle relish, garlic powder, sugar and vinegar.
  4. Add potatoes and stir to coat completely. Fold in eggs, celery and green onions.
  5. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired. Top with sliced eggs and a sprinkle of paprika if desired.

Notes

  • Adjust ingredients to taste for both potatoes and dressing.
  • Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
  • Can be made up to 24 hours ahead.
  • Store covered in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 438
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 383 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Cholesterol: 131 mg