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Classic Southern Style Potato Salad

Classic Southern Style Potato Salad for Perfect Summer Picnics

Classic Southern Style Potato Salad is a creamy, tangy dish perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 lbs. Yukon Gold Potatoes Peeled and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For boiling
  • 2 large Eggs Hard-boiled and diced
  • 3/4 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with light mayo or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard Can substitute with Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Sweet Relish Can substitute with chopped sweet pickles
  • 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Tony Chachere’s Seasoning Can substitute with Lawry's or homemade blend
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked
  • 1/2 cup Green Onions Sliced
  • 1 cup Celery Chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by peeling and cubing Yukon Gold potatoes into one-inch pieces. Rinse with cool water to remove excess starch.
  2. Transfer cubed potatoes to a large pot, cover with cold water, add salt, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. In a separate pot, hard-boil eggs by covering cold eggs with water, bringing to a boil, then letting sit covered for 15 minutes.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk mayonnaise, mustard, relish, vinegar, seasoning, and pepper to create the dressing.
  5. Fold in the cooled potatoes, celery, green onions, and diced eggs. Pour dressing over and mix gently without mashing potatoes.
  6. Adjust seasoning to taste and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill the salad for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together before serving.

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