Description
Classic Southern Potato Salad is a comforting, creamy, and tangy side dish made with tender Yukon Gold potatoes, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, hard-boiled eggs, celery, and green onions. Perfect for family gatherings, picnics, and barbecues, this timeless recipe delivers nostalgic flavor with a perfect balance of textures.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 3 Hard-Boiled Eggs, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup Celery, diced
- 1/4 cup Green Onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, or to taste
Optional Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Sweet Pickle Relish
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and cut Yukon Gold potatoes into even chunks. Place in a pot, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender but still firm, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and cool completely.
- Hard Boil the Eggs: Place eggs in a small pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and let sit for 12 minutes. Cool in ice water, peel, and chop finely.
- Combine the Dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Mix the Salad: Gently fold cooled potatoes, chopped eggs, diced celery, green onions, and optional pickle relish into the dressing. Stir just until everything is evenly coated without mashing the potatoes.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate the potato salad for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled for the best traditional Southern experience.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients (mayo and eggs) to keep the salad creamy.
- Don’t overcook potatoes; they should be soft but not mushy.
- Chill the salad to enhance the tangy, creamy flavor.
- Season gradually with salt and pepper to avoid over-seasoning.
- Add celery and onions last and fold gently to maintain their crunch.
- Optional: Sprinkle paprika and fresh parsley on top as garnish before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg