Southern Potato Salad Recipe

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4.9

64 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    242 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish, Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Southern Potato Salad Recipe

Southern Potato Salad blends boiled russet potatoes, chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced onion, and dill pickles into a creamy mixture bound by mayonnaise and yellow mustard. This salad offers a hearty texture contrast between tender potatoes and crunchy pickles, balanced by the tanginess of mustard and creaminess of mayo. It is a classic side dish that complements barbecue and picnic meals.

Description

The Southern Potato Salad Recipe starts with peeled and cubed russet potatoes boiled until tender but not falling apart. Chopped hard-boiled eggs add an extra layer of creaminess and protein. Diced onion and dill pickles contribute sharpness and crunch, contrasting the soft potatoes.

Mayonnaise and yellow mustard bind the ingredients into a creamy, tangy dressing that coats each piece uniformly. Kosher salt adjusts the seasoning to balance all flavors. This straightforward preparation results in a classic potato salad characterized by its creamy texture with bursts of pickle tang.

This salad is typically served chilled as a side dish at barbecues or family meals. It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 pounds russet potato peeled, cubed and boiled until tender
  • 6 egg chopped, boiled
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 medium dill pickles diced
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 /2 cup yellow mustard
  • 1/4 /4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients together and mix until well-combined and creamy. Add more mayonnaise and mustard depending on tastes.

Notes

  • Store potato salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cup Calories 242kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 330mg (14%) Potassium 531mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 150IU (3%) Vitamin C 13.8mg (15%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 4.2mg (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 242 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 242kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 330mg 14%
Potassium 531mg 11%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 150IU 3%
Vitamin C 13.8mg 15%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 4.2mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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