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Southern Potato Salad
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Southern Potato Salad

Flawlessly creamy with just the perfect amount of tang and a dash of heat, this potato salad recipe is my absolute favorite for potlucks and family get-togethers. A few pantry staples come together to deliver the most classic (and most delicious) Southern potato dishes out there. Let's just say my bowl always comes home empty.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 399kcal
Author Imma

Ingredients

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs
  • ¼ cup green onions, diced
  • ½ cup celery, chopped 
  • ¼ cup sweet relish 
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced  
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning  
  • Salt and pepper to taste 

Instructions

  • Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks, then put them into a medium saucepan. Water should cover the potatoes by at least an inch. Salt potatoes and cook until tender and soft (about 10 minutes). Drain water and let it cool. 
  • Once cool, add to a large bowl together with chopped eggs, green onion, and celery.  
  • In a medium bowl, mix the sweet relish, garlic, mustard, mayonnaise, Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper.  
  • Add the dressing to the potato mixture, and mix gently but thoroughly—season with salt and pepper to taste. 
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. 

Notes

  • I like to peel and cut my potatoes before boiling, but you can totally toss them in whole and then peel and chop after they are cooked and cooled. A lot of people feel like this method saves time.
  • Truth be told, potato salad always tastes better on the second day. So make it ahead if you can! 
  • Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 717IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg