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Southern Potato Salad Recipe – Easy and Delicious

A classic Southern Potato Salad recipe with creamy mayonnaise, tangy mustard, and perfectly cooked potatoes. It's the perfect comfort food for any occasion!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Kitchen: Southern
Keyword: classic side dish, comfort food recipes, easy picnic recipes, easy recipes, potato salad recipe, southern potato salad, summer salad recipes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Dorothy

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Paprika for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, and pickle relish until smooth.
  3. Add the cooked potatoes, chopped eggs, celery, and onion to the bowl. Gently mix until combined.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
  6. Garnish with paprika if desired.