Description
A classic Southern Potato Salad combining tender Russet potatoes with a creamy, tangy dressing. Enhanced with crunchy celery, diced eggs, and a touch of pickle relish for a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ideal as a side dish for picnics, barbecues, and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 5 hard-boiled eggs, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 5 green onions, diced
Dressing
- 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- ¼ cup pickle relish
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Place peeled and cubed Russet potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, approximately 10 minutes. Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool completely.
- Prepare Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, yellow mustard, pickle relish, garlic powder, sugar, and white vinegar. Mix thoroughly until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently fold the cooled potatoes into the dressing mixture. Add the diced hard-boiled eggs, celery, and green onions. Season the potato salad with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the potato salad for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld. Before serving, optionally garnish with sliced eggs and a sprinkle of paprika for color and extra flavor.
Notes
- Ensure potatoes are fully cooled before mixing to prevent the mayonnaise-based dressing from becoming runny.
- Use freshly boiled eggs for best texture and flavor.
- Adjust sugar and vinegar to balance sweetness and tanginess according to taste.
- This potato salad can be made a day ahead to deepen flavors.
- For a lighter version, use light mayonnaise or Greek yogurt as a substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern American
Keywords: Southern Potato Salad, Classic Potato Salad, Mayonnaise Potato Salad, Picnic Side Dish, Barbecue Side
