Classic Southern Potato Salad Recipe

⏱️ 30 min 👥 8 servings 📊 Medium
Southern side dish
Classic Southern Potato Salad Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
375
Calories
7g
Protein
34g
Carbs
24g
Fat

Classic Southern Potato Salad made with sweet pickle relish, hard-boiled eggs, celery, and green onions in a creamy mayonnaise and mustard dressing. Guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering.

📝 Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Yukon Gold peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 4 hardboiled eggs peeled and chopped
  • 2 ribs celery chopped
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onions
  • kosher salt to taste
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • Paprika for garnish

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Bring them to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 10-15 minutes or until fork tender. Drain them in a colander and let them cool a bit.
  2. 2In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Add the pickle relish, hard-boiled eggs, celery, green onions, and drained potatoes. Gently fold the veggies and eggs into the dressing.
  3. 3Season with salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste. Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Beth Pierce on smalltownwoman.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.