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Southern Potato Salad Recipe: A Comfort Food Classic Done Right
If there’s one dish that brings people together at cookouts, holidays, and Sunday dinners across the South, it’s a creamy, tangy, soul-satisfying Southern Potato Salad. This timeless side dish has earned a place at nearly every Southern table — and for good reason. It’s rich but refreshing, hearty yet simple, and packed with flavor in every bite.
Whether you’re serving it alongside barbecue ribs, fried chicken, or grilled burgers, this Southern potato salad delivers that perfect balance of creaminess, crunch, and bold, comforting flavor. It’s the kind of recipe that gets passed down from generation to generation — and once you make it, you’ll understand why.
🥔 What Makes It “Southern”?
Unlike other regional versions, Southern-style potato salad is known for:
- A mayo and mustard base with a slight tang
- The addition of hard-boiled eggs
- Pickle relish for a touch of sweetness and acidity
- A sprinkle of paprika on top — because presentation matters too!
It’s humble, hearty, and unapologetically delicious.
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
- 2–3 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- ¼ cup sweet pickle relish (or dill relish if you prefer)
- ½ cup celery, finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion or scallions, finely chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Paprika (for garnish)
Optional: a dash of hot sauce, chopped dill, or even a spoonful of sour cream for extra richness.
👩🍳 How to Make It
- Boil the Potatoes: Cook the cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 10–12 minutes). Drain and let them cool slightly.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, mix together mayonnaise, mustard, pickle relish, salt, and pepper.
