Description
Southern potato salad showcases classic Southern comfort with creamy, tangy flavors that dance across palates. Crisp vegetables and rich dressing combine for a crowd-pleasing side dish you’ll crave at summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup dill pickles or relish
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Submerge whole potatoes in generously salted water, simmering until easily pierced with a fork, approximately 10-12 minutes at medium-high heat.
- Carefully drain potatoes and allow to cool completely at room temperature, preventing additional moisture accumulation.
- Whisk together creamy mayonnaise, tangy mustard, crisp diced pickles, finely chopped celery, and minced onion in a spacious mixing bowl until thoroughly incorporated.
- Dice cooled potatoes and hard-boiled eggs into uniform bite-sized cubes.
- Gently fold potato and egg pieces into the creamy dressing, ensuring each morsel is evenly coated without mashing the ingredients.
- Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, adjusting seasoning to personal preference.
- Transfer potato salad to a sealed container and refrigerate for minimum 60 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and develop.
- Prior to serving, dust surface lightly with vibrant paprika for enhanced visual appeal and subtle smoky undertone.
Notes
- Ensure potatoes are uniformly chopped to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the salad.
- Rinse boiled potatoes with cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent overcooking, which can make them mushy.
- For a lighter version, swap half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt to reduce calories while maintaining creamy consistency.
- Add fresh herbs like dill or chives for an extra burst of flavor and a vibrant green color that elevates the classic potato salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg