Description
Southern Potato Salad is a cherished classic that embodies the heart of Southern cuisine. Creamy, tangy, and loaded with flavor, this potato salad is an essential addition to any potluck, picnic, or BBQ gathering. With just a handful of simple ingredients and a preparation time of only 30 minutes, this dish is not only quick but also make-ahead friendly—allowing the flavors to meld beautifully overnight. Whether served as a side dish, filling for sandwiches, or enjoyed on its own with crackers, this delightful Southern Potato Salad will surely be a hit with everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds Russet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- ¼ cup pickle relish
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 5 hard-boiled eggs (diced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 5 green onions (diced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Paprika
Instructions
- Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, pickle relish, garlic powder, sugar, and vinegar.
- Add the drained potatoes to the dressing and mix well. Gently fold in diced eggs and celery.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg