Award-winning Southern Potato Salad Recipe
This Award-winning Southern Potato Salad Recipe is the ultimate side dish for gatherings, BBQs, and family dinners. With tender potatoes mixed with crisp vegetables and a zesty mayo dressing, it delivers a delightful taste of the South that everyone will enjoy. This creamy potato salad is not only easy to prepare but also allows for customization, ensuring it can be tailored to your family’s preferences. Serve it chilled for picnics or at room temperature for cozy gatherings, making it a versatile addition to any meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 4 large russet potatoes (or 5 red potatoes)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 red bell pepper (julienned)
- 1 cup julienned carrot sticks
- 1 stalk celery (small dice)
- ½ cup white onion (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Fresh chives and parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes if desired. Cut into evenly sized chunks.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red apple vinegar, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled potatoes with diced onion, bell pepper, carrot sticks, celery, mustard, chives, parsley, and celery seed.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently fold until coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg