Description
This Classic Southern Potato Salad is a creamy and flavorful side dish featuring tender Yukon Gold or russet potatoes mixed with mayonnaise, tangy mustard, apple cider vinegar, and a medley of crunchy celery, red onion, and chopped hard-boiled eggs. Perfectly seasoned and chilled to blend the flavors, it’s an ideal accompaniment for cookouts, picnics, and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Dressing
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon celery seed
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Mix-ins
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- ½ cup red onion or sweet onion, finely chopped
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
Garnish (optional)
- Paprika
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes: Place the peeled and chopped potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender but not falling apart. Drain well and let cool slightly.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, celery seed, salt, and black pepper until smooth and combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked potatoes, finely chopped celery, red onion, and chopped hard-boiled eggs to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold everything together, being careful not to break the potatoes too much, until well coated.
- Season and Chill: Taste the potato salad and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle with paprika and sliced green onions if desired for a pop of color and extra flavor.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, mash a few of the potatoes while mixing the salad.
- Substitute some mayonnaise with sour cream for a richer flavor.
- Add dill relish for a tangy variation.
- Best served chilled; perfect for cookouts, potlucks, and picnics.
