Description
This Southern Potato Salad recipe is a classic comfort food. It’s creamy, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. Easy enough for beginners, this recipe delivers amazing taste.
Ingredients
- 3–5 pounds Russet or white potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4–6 large eggs, hard-boiled
- 1–1.5 cups mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup diced yellow or sweet onion
- 1/2 cup sweet or dill pickle relish, or chopped pickles
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice or apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1-2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for boiling water
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Paprika, for garnish
- Optional: 1 teaspoon sugar
- Optional: Sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes. Place cubed potatoes in a large pot. Cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for 10–20 minutes, until tender when pierced with a fork but still hold their shape. Drain potatoes well. Set aside to cool completely. Spreading on a sheet pan speeds cooling.
- Prepare the dressing. While potatoes cool, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, diced onion, celery, pickle relish, pickle juice or vinegar, sugar (if using), salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Assemble the salad. Finely chop 3-4 hard-boiled eggs and add them to the dressing. Add cooled potatoes to the bowl. Gently fold all ingredients together until potatoes are evenly coated. Lightly mash a few potatoes for a creamier texture and to help them absorb dressing.
- Chill and serve. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour for flavors to meld. Before serving, slice remaining hard-boiled eggs and arrange on top. Garnish with paprika and green onions, if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use stock instead of water to boil potatoes.
- Don’t overcook the potatoes; they should be tender but hold their shape.
- Mashing some potatoes creates a creamier texture.
- Chilling is essential for flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Southern American