How to Make Southern Potato Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

If there's one dish that's synonymous with Southern cooking, it's potato salad. This classic side dish is a staple at almost every barbecue, picnic, and family gathering in the South. What sets Southern potato salad apart from its counterparts is its creamy, tangy dressing and a touch of sweetness. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures that makes this dish truly irresistible.

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Ingredients

  • 4 potatoes
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ stalk celery, chopped
  • ¼ cup sweet relish
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain and chop.
  • At the same time, place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water; peel and chop.
  • Combine cooked potatoes and eggs with mayonnaise, celery, relish, garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Gently mix together and serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    460 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 196mg
    • Sodium: 455mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 43mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 998mg