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Tasty Southern Potato Salad


  • Author: emilyharper
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A classic Southern potato salad with creamy mayonnaise, tangy mustard, and crunchy veggies, perfect for summer picnics and family gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds Potatoes
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Yellow Mustard
  • 1/2 cup Relish
  • 4 Hard-Boiled Eggs, chopped
  • 1 cup Celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup Onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill, chopped
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Potatoes: Wash and peel the potatoes, cutting them into uniform chunks.
  2. Boil the Potatoes: Place the potato chunks in a large pot with cold salted water, bring to a boil, and cook for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Chill the Potatoes: Drain and cool the potatoes for 15 minutes.
  4. Make the Dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, relish, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Mix in the Extras: Gently fold in chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced celery, and onion into the dressing.
  6. Combine the Potatoes: Add cooled potatoes to the dressing and fold until well coated.
  7. Chill Again: Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh dill on top before serving.

Notes

This salad tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for a few hours or overnight as the flavors meld.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: potato salad, southern recipe, creamy salad