Description
Southern Potato Salad is a classic side dish that perfectly blends creamy, tangy potatoes with a crunchy texture from celery and a hint of sweetness from pickle relish. Ideal for summer barbecues, picnics, or potlucks, this salad evokes warm memories of family gatherings and fun-filled afternoons. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds waxy potatoes (e.g., red or Yukon Gold)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped red onion (soaked in cold water)
- 1 cup sweet or dill pickle relish
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and cut the potatoes into even chunks. Boil in salted water for 12-15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in chopped celery, red onion, pickle relish, and hard-boiled eggs into the dressing.
- Gently mix in the cooled potatoes until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg