Award-winning Southern Potato Salad Recipe
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Award-winning Southern Potato Salad Recipe, a quintessential side dish perfect for any gathering. This creamy and zesty potato salad combines tender potatoes with a medley of fresh vegetables and a tangy mayonnaise dressing, making it an irresistible addition to BBQs, picnics, and family meals. Its unique blend of flavors and textures ensures that it’s not just another salad but a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, this recipe allows you to add your favorite ingredients or adjust the seasoning to suit your taste. Prepare this comforting dish today and make your next meal memorable!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes or 5 large red potatoes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cup julienned carrot sticks
- 1 stalk celery
- Fresh chives and parsley
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and let cool.
- While cooling, prepare the vegetables: mince onion, dice celery, and julienne bell pepper and carrots.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and salt; mix well.
- Cut cooled potatoes into cubes (if using russets) or leave whole (if using reds). In a large bowl, add potatoes and vegetables.
- Pour dressing over the mixture and gently stir until evenly coated. Season with mustard, chives, parsley, celery seed, salt, and pepper.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Choose between russet potatoes for fluffiness or red potatoes for firmness. Allow potatoes to cool completely before mixing to avoid sogginess. Consider adding diced pickles or hard-boiled eggs for extra flavor.