Description
Southern Potato Salad is a quintessential side dish that brings comfort and flavor to any gathering. With its creamy mayonnaise dressing, tender Yukon gold potatoes, crunchy celery, and zesty pickle relish, this dish is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or family reunions. Not only is it simple to prepare, but allowing it to chill in the refrigerator enhances the flavors, making it an ideal make-ahead option. Whether served alongside grilled meats or enjoyed as a light lunch, this classic potato salad is sure to impress your guests and become a staple at your summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
- 3 large hard-boiled eggs
- 2 celery ribs
- ½ red onion
- ¼ cup pickle relish
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Boil the cubed Yukon gold potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled potatoes with diced eggs, celery, red onion, and pickle relish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and paprika until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and toss gently until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg