Southern Potato Salad
This authentic Southern potato salad is a timeless side dish, celebrated for its rich, creamy texture and perfect tang. Combining tender russet potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and a signature dressing of mayonnaise, mustard, and sweet relish, it offers a comforting balance of savory and sweet. It remains the perfect centerpiece for any gathering, designed to keep its integrity and flavor even after being chilled.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
3 lbs Russet potatoes
4 large hard-boiled eggs
1 cup high-quality full fat mayonnaise
2 tbsp yellow mustard
4 tbsp sweet relish, drained
1 cup celery, finely diced
1/2 cup red onion, finely minced
1 tsp paprika
Instructions
Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
Drain potatoes in a colander and let them steam dry for 5 minutes.
Dice the warm potatoes into one-inch cubes.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, and sweet relish until smooth.
Combine the warm cubed potatoes with the diced celery and minced red onion in a large mixing bowl.
Fold in the dressing gently while the potatoes are still warm to allow absorption.
Fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs to the potato mixture.
Transfer to a serving dish and dust with paprika for garnish.
Chill for several hours before serving for best results.
Notes
Using warm potatoes helps them absorb the dressing flavors better than cold potatoes. For an even creamier texture, Yukon Gold potatoes can be substituted for the Russet potatoes. Ensure the relish is well-drained to keep the salad from becoming watery.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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