Description
Classic Southern potato salad delivers creamy comfort through perfectly seasoned potatoes and tangy dressing. Southern cooks have perfected this crowd-pleasing side dish you’ll crave at summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) russet or Yukon gold potatoes
- 3 large eggs
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetable Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
Instructions
- Immerse whole potatoes in generously salted water, cooking until easily pierced with a fork, approximately 10-15 minutes at medium-high heat.
- Simultaneously prepare hard-boiled eggs by submerging in water and cooking for precisely 10 minutes, then immediately transfer to ice bath to halt cooking process.
- Carefully peel cooled eggs and dice into uniform small cubes.
- Create creamy dressing base by whisking mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in spacious mixing vessel until thoroughly combined.
- Incorporate diced potatoes, chopped eggs, finely minced celery, diced onion, and sweet pickle relish into dressing, gently folding ingredients to maintain potato integrity.
- Cover potato salad and refrigerate for minimum 60 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and develop complex taste profile.
- Prior to serving, optionally dust surface with paprika or sprinkle fresh parsley for enhanced visual appeal and subtle herbal undertone.
Notes
- Potato Selection Matters: Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for a creamy, sturdy texture that holds up well in the salad.
- Cooling Technique: Allow potatoes to cool completely before mixing to prevent mayonnaise from breaking down and becoming watery.
- Flavor Boosting: Let the potato salad sit overnight in the refrigerator for deeper, more developed flavors that blend together perfectly.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap traditional mayo with Greek yogurt or vegan mayo for lighter, health-conscious versions that still deliver delicious taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 219 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 253 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg