Description
Southern Potato Salad is a classic side dish that brings together the delightful flavors of tender potatoes, tangy mustard, and sweet pickle relish. Each bite is a perfect balance of creaminess and crunch, making it an ideal addition to summer barbecues, picnics, or family gatherings. This recipe captures the essence of comfort food while providing a refreshing taste that’s sure to impress everyone at your table. With its vibrant colors and rich textures, this salad not only satisfies the palate but also evokes cherished memories of shared meals and joyful moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt (plus ¾ teaspoon)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet pickle relish
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup diced celery
- 2 tablespoons diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onion
- 2 large hardboiled eggs, diced
- Smoked paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes into uniform cubes. Place them in a large saucepan filled with cold water and a tablespoon of kosher salt.
- Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for about 8–10 minutes until fork-tender but firm.
- Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl while still warm. Add apple cider vinegar and gently toss.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, remaining salt (¾ tsp), black pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the marinated potatoes. Add celery, red onion, green onion, and hardboiled eggs. Fold gently to combine without mashing the potatoes.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Garnish with smoked paprika before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg