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Creamy Southern Potato Salad Recipe

Creamy Southern Potato Salad

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  • Author: Marilyn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This creamy Southern potato salad is a classic comfort food with tender potatoes, tangy mustard dressing, crisp vegetables, and hard-boiled eggs. Perfect for family meals and gatherings, it’s simple, flavorful, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 kg waxy potatoes
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel and cut potatoes into chunks.
  2. Boil in salted water until tender (10–12 minutes).
  3. Drain and cool slightly.
  4. Mix mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  5. Fold warm potatoes into the dressing.
  6. Add celery, onion, and eggs.
  7. Sprinkle parsley on top.
  8. Chill for 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Use waxy potatoes for best texture. Chill before serving for enhanced flavor. Substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter version. Store in fridge for up to 3 days.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 330
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg