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Southern Potato Salad

Creamy Southern Potato Salad for a Perfect Summer Side

This Southern Potato Salad is a classic side dish that's creamy, zesty, and perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Potatoes
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes Peeled and cubed
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt For cooking potatoes and dressing
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Adjust to taste
Other Ingredients
  • 4 large hard-boiled eggs Chopped
  • 1 cup hamburger dill pickles Diced
  • ¼ cup hamburger dill pickle juice Optional
  • 1 small Vidalia or sweet yellow onion Finely chopped
  • 1 cup mayonnaise Dukes or Hellman’s preferred
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard Essential for traditional taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika For garnish

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • potato masher
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Add salt and then the cubed potatoes. Cook for about 10 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
  2. Return the cooled potatoes to the pot and gently mash them a few times, allowing them to cool.
  3. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, yellow mustard, onion, diced pickles, pickle juice, chopped eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Fold in the cooled potatoes until evenly coated with the dressing. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with paprika, cover tightly, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad tastes even better the next day, making it a great make-ahead option for gatherings.

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