Southern Potato Salad
Southern Potato Salad is the quintessential side dish that brings a taste of comfort and nostalgia to any gathering. This creamy and flavorful salad combines tender boiled potatoes with hard-boiled eggs, all enveloped in a rich Southern-style dressing made from mayonnaise, sweet pickles, and spices. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, packing a picnic, or serving family dinner, this classic recipe is sure to impress your guests. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, Southern Potato Salad is not just a dish; it’s an experience that elevates every meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Side
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds white potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet pickles
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 5 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Accent Flavor Enhancer
- Sweet paprika (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (10-15 minutes). Drain and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, pickles (and some pickle brine), mustard, sugar, vinegar, and seasonings until smooth.
- Chop four hard-boiled eggs and fold into the dressing along with cooled potatoes.
- Mix gently to combine without breaking up the potatoes too much.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary. Chill before serving for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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