Southern Potato Salad
A creamy and flavorful Southern-style potato salad, perfect for any gathering or barbecue. Packed with classic ingredients and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds potatoes Yukon Gold or red potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 0.25 cup celery finely chopped
- 0.25 cup red onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Add the cooled potatoes, chopped celery, red onion, and chopped hard-boiled eggs to the bowl with the dressing.
- Gently fold everything together until the potatoes and other ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Stir in the chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Cover the potato salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a tablespoon of pickle relish or a pinch of paprika. This potato salad is best made a few hours in advance to allow the flavors to fully develop.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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