🥔 Southern Potato Salad: Creamy, Tangy, and Utterly Irresistible! 🥗 - Recipes Website

🥔 Southern Potato Salad: Creamy, Tangy, and Utterly Irresistible! 🥗

Why settle for ordinary potato salad when you can serve the legendary Southern version? This isn’t just a side dish—it’s a creamy, tangy, soul-satisfying masterpiece that transforms any picnic, cookout, or family gathering into a feast everyone will remember.

Imagine tender potatoes wrapped in a rich, zesty dressing, crunchy celery for texture, a hint of sweetness from pickle relish, and that unmistakable Southern flair that keeps everyone coming back for seconds.

This is more than a recipe—it’s a tradition, bringing memories of church suppers, summer barbecues, and Grandma’s kitchen right to your table.

Why Southern Potato Salad Is Extra Special

Creamy, Not Soupy – The perfect balance of mayonnaise and mustard clings to each potato piece, giving you silky, flavorful bites.

Sweet & Tangy Twist – Sweet pickle relish and a splash of vinegar create that signature Southern zing.

Textural Heaven – Tender potatoes, crisp celery, and hard-boiled eggs make every bite a little party.

Layered Flavor – Paprika, a hint of onion, and celery seed ensure each forkful is bursting with depth.

Ingredients for Authentic Southern Potato Salad

Potatoes:

  • 3 lbs russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 1 tablespoon salt (for boiling water)

Dressing:

  • 1 ½ cups mayonnaise (Duke’s preferred for authenticity!)

  • ¼ cup yellow mustard

  • ¼ cup sweet pickle relish (with juice)

  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon celery seed

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Mix-ins:

  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

  • 1 cup celery, finely diced

  • ½ cup red onion, finely diced

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

  • Optional: ¼ cup chopped dill pickles

For Garnish:

  • Paprika

  • Sliced hard-boiled eggs

  • Fresh parsley

Step-by-Step Instructions for Perfect Potato Salad

Step 1: Cook the Potatoes to Perfection

  1. Place peeled, cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water.

  2. Add 1 tablespoon salt and bring to a boil.

  3. Reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes until just tender (fork should slide in easily).

  4. Crucial Step: Drain immediately and spread potatoes on a baking sheet to cool completely.

Step 2: Create the Legendary Dressing

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, pickle relish, vinegar, celery seed, and paprika.

  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  3. Let the dressing sit while potatoes cool to allow flavors to meld.

Step 3: Combine with Care

  1. Add completely cooled potatoes to the dressing.

  2. Gently fold in chopped eggs, celery, red onion, and parsley.

  3. Mix until everything is evenly coated—be gentle to avoid mashed potatoes!

Step 4: The Southern Secret—Chill Time

  1. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

  2. This allows the flavors to marry and the potatoes to absorb the dressing.

  3. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Step 5: Serve with Style

  1. Transfer to a serving bowl.

  2. Garnish with paprika, egg slices, and fresh parsley.

  3. Serve chilled and watch it disappear!

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