Classic Southern Potato Salad

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Mar 3

Written By Dawn Ray

(Creamy, tangy, and full of flavor—just how it should be! 💛)

Servings: 6-8

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Chill Time: 1 hour (optional, but makes it better!)

🛒 Ingredients:

✔ 3 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes (peeled & cut into chunks)
✔ 5 large eggs (hard-boiled & chopped)
✔ 1 cup mayonnaise (Duke’s or Hellmann’s for that true Southern taste!)
✔ ¼ cup yellow mustard (adds that classic tang!)
✔ 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (balances the flavors!)
✔ ¼ cup sweet pickle relish (a must for that touch of Southern sweetness!)
✔ ½ small onion (finely chopped, optional but adds crunch!)
✔ 2 celery stalks (finely chopped for texture!)
✔ ½ tsp salt (or to taste!)
✔ ½ tsp black pepper
✔ ½ tsp smoked paprika (for garnish, optional!)

👩🏾‍🍳 Instructions:

Step 1: Cook the Potatoes & Eggs

1️⃣ Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook for 15-20 minutes or until fork-tender (but not mushy!). Drain and let cool slightly.
2️⃣ Meanwhile, boil the eggs in a separate pot for 10-12 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath, peel, and chop.

Step 2: Mix It Up!

3️⃣ In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, relish, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
4️⃣ Add potatoes, chopped eggs, celery, and onions. Stir gently to coat everything in the dressing.

Step 3: Chill & Serve

5️⃣ Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
6️⃣ Sprinkle with paprika for that signature Southern look.
7️⃣ Cover and chill for at least 1 hour (or overnight for the best flavor!).

💡 Pro Tips for the Best Southern Potato Salad:

✔ Use Yukon Gold for a creamier texture, or Russet if you like it fluffier!
✔ Don’t overcook the potatoes—you want them soft but not falling apart.
✔ Chill before serving! It allows the flavors to meld for that classic Southern taste.
✔ Add a little extra mayo before serving if the potatoes absorb too much dressing overnight.

Sis, this is THE potato salad that’s gonna have folks asking,
"Who made this?!" 🤩🔥