Description
Creamy Southern Potato Salad brings classic comfort directly from grandma’s kitchen to your summer picnic table. Hearty potatoes mingle with tangy mayo, crisp celery, and zesty mustard, creating a crowd-pleasing side dish you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 lbs (1.36 kg) russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) mayonnaise
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup (80 g) chopped celery
- 1/4 cup (40 g) chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chopped dill pickles or relish
Spices and Condiments:
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Submerge whole potatoes in generously salted water, allowing them to simmer gently until fork-tender, approximately 12-15 minutes.
- Carefully drain potatoes and spread on a cooling rack, permitting them to reach room temperature while releasing excess moisture.
- Craft a creamy dressing by whisking together tangy mayonnaise, zesty mustard, and a balanced blend of salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Cube the cooled potatoes into uniform bite-sized pieces, ensuring consistent texture throughout the salad.
- Finely dice crisp celery, sweet pickles, and sharp red onion to introduce vibrant crunch and layered flavor profiles.
- Chop hard-boiled eggs into delicate segments, preparing them to blend seamlessly into the potato mixture.
- Gently fold all prepared ingredients into the creamy dressing, ensuring each component is evenly coated without mashing the potatoes.
- Transfer the potato salad to a sealed container and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Before serving, dust the surface with a light sprinkle of paprika for a classic Southern presentation and subtle warmth.
Notes
- Swap mayo for Greek yogurt or vegan mayo to create a lighter, healthier version of this classic dish.
- Slice potatoes while warm to help them absorb seasonings more effectively, enhancing overall flavor profile.
- Chop vegetables uniformly to ensure consistent texture and even distribution throughout the potato salad.
- Add fresh herbs like dill or chives for an extra burst of freshness and complexity to the traditional recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern (American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg