Description
Indulge in the comfort of this Easy Southern Potato Salad Recipe, a classic dish that brings warmth and joy to any gathering. With its creamy texture and zesty flavor, this potato salad is perfect for summer picnics, family barbecues, or casual dinners. Made with tender russet potatoes, crunchy dill pickles, and a harmonious blend of mayonnaise and mustard, each bite transports you back to family gatherings filled with laughter and love. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also adaptable; feel free to add your favorite herbs or spices for a personal touch. Whip it up in no time and make every occasion memorable with this delicious side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds russet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 4 hard-boiled eggs (peeled and chopped)
- 1/2 cup hamburger dill pickles (chopped)
- 2 Tbsp hamburger dill pickle juice
- 1/2 cup sweet yellow onion (finely minced)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- Dash paprika (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to boil. Add potatoes and 2 tsp of kosher salt. Cook for approximately 10 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and let cool.
- Once cooled, mash the potatoes gently in the pot until slightly chunky.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, minced onion, chopped pickles, pickle juice, remaining salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Fold the dressing into the mashed potatoes carefully to coat without breaking them apart.
- Garnish with paprika before refrigerating for at least two hours or overnight for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg