Description
Southern Potato Salad is a classic comfort food that elevates any gathering with its creamy, tangy flavors. This delightful side dish combines tender Yukon gold potatoes, crunchy vegetables, and hard-boiled eggs, creating a symphony of textures and tastes. Ideal for barbecues, picnics, or family dinners, this potato salad only improves as it chills in the fridge. With easy preparation and customizable ingredients, it’s a must-try recipe that will impress your guests and make every meal memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
- 3 large hard-boiled eggs
- 2 celery ribs
- ½ red onion
- ¼ cup pickle relish
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Cook the cubed Yukon gold potatoes in a large pot of salted boiling water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled potatoes with diced hard-boiled eggs, celery, red onion, and pickle relish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and paprika until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg