Southern potato salad is a classic dish that’s popular in the Southern United States. Here’s a basic recipe for making Southern-style potato salad:
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes work well), peeled and cubed
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Paprika for garnish (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a pinch of salt to the water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the potatoes for about 10-15 minutes, or until they are fork-tender but not mushy.
- While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, sweet pickle relish, chopped onion, and chopped celery. Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them in a colander and let them cool for a few minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked potatoes and chopped hard-boiled eggs. Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Taste the potato salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the potato salad for at least 1-2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, garnish the potato salad with a sprinkle of paprika and chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious Southern-style potato salad as a side dish at your next barbecue or picnic!