Description
Southern Potato Salad is a quintessential dish that embodies comfort and flavor, making it an ideal addition to any gathering. This creamy, tangy salad features tender Yukon gold potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and a delightful medley of crunchy vegetables, all brought together by a rich dressing. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or family dinners, this side dish shines when chilled, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. With easy preparation and appealing taste, Southern Potato Salad will surely be a favorite at your next meal.
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
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil cubed Yukon gold potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooled potatoes with diced eggs, celery, red onion, and pickle relish.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and paprika in a separate bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and gently toss until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour 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: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg