Description
A classic Southern Potato Salad featuring tender russet potatoes combined with a creamy mayonnaise dressing, tangy mustard, and crunchy vegetables, perfect for picnics, barbecues, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 3 pounds Russet potatoes
Dressing
- 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- ¼ cup pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
Add-Ins
- 5 hard-boiled eggs, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 5 green onions, sliced
Seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes. Peel and dice the russet potatoes into bite-size pieces. Place them in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook the potatoes until they are fork-tender, approximately 10 minutes. Drain the potatoes thoroughly and set aside to cool completely.
- Make Dressing. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, pickle relish, garlic powder, sugar, and vinegar. Whisk together until fully blended and smooth.
- Combine Ingredients. Once the potatoes have cooled, gently fold them into the dressing mixture. Carefully fold in the diced hard-boiled eggs, celery, and sliced green onions. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. Mix gently to avoid mashing the potatoes.
- Chill and Serve. For best flavor, refrigerate the potato salad for at least one hour before serving. It can be served immediately if desired, but the chilled version allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- Using russet potatoes provides a creamy texture that holds well when boiled.
- For a tangier flavor, adjust the amount of mustard and vinegar to your preference.
- Ensure potatoes are fully cooled before mixing to prevent the dressing from becoming watery.
- This salad keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Can be garnished with paprika or chopped fresh parsley for added color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern American
Keywords: Southern potato salad, classic potato salad, picnic side dish, creamy potato salad, mayo potato salad
