Description
This Easy Southern Potato Salad recipe delivers a creamy, tangy, and comforting side dish that's perfect for BBQs, family gatherings, and holidays. Made with simple ingredients like russet potatoes, eggs, mayonnaise, and yellow mustard, it's an authentic Southern favorite that brings warmth and flavor to any meal.
Ingredients
3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
3 large eggs
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1/4 cup chopped red onion
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional garnish: paprika, chopped parsley
Instructions
Boil Potatoes: Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 10–15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and cool slightly.
Boil Eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil. Turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 12 minutes. Peel and chop.
Mix Dressing: In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, relish, celery, and onion. Mix well.
Combine: Gently fold in potatoes and chopped eggs. Season with salt and pepper.
Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Garnish before serving, if desired.
Notes
Chill overnight for even better flavor.
Add diced dill pickles or chopped bacon for extra flair.
Use Duke’s or Hellmann’s mayo for authentic Southern taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 440mg