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Classic Southern Potato Salad

Classic Southern Potato Salad

A quick and easy potato salad recipe bursting with down-home flavor. It's surprisingly healthy and reminiscent of Grandma's kitchen.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Refrigeration Time 2 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 5 lbs russet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 1/4 cup celery finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 12-15 minutes. Drain the potatoes well and let cool slightly.
    5 lbs russet potatoes
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
    1 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup yellow mustard, 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  3. Gently fold in the cooled potatoes, celery, red onion, and hard-boiled eggs. Be careful not to mash the potatoes.
    5 lbs russet potatoes, 1/4 cup celery, 1/4 cup red onion, 2 hard-boiled eggs
  4. Stir until everything is well combined.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
  6. Before serving, sprinkle with paprika for added color. Enjoy!
    1/4 teaspoon paprika