Description
Southern Potato Salad is a beloved dish that embodies comfort food at its finest. This creamy and tangy salad features tender Yukon gold potatoes combined with crunchy celery, savory hard-boiled eggs, and a rich dressing that brings everything together. Ideal for barbecues, picnics, and family dinners, this potato salad is not only delicious but also quick to prepare and easy to make in advance, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Whether you’re serving it at a summer gathering or as a comforting side for an everyday meal, this recipe promises to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
- 3 large hard-boiled eggs
- 2 celery ribs
- ½ red onion
- ¼ cup pickle relish
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled potatoes with diced eggs, celery, onion, and pickle relish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and paprika until smooth.
- Pour dressing over potato mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg