Southern Potato Salad: 7 Simple Classic Favorite
A creamy Southern Potato Salad made with tender potatoes, eggs, and a tangy mayonnaise dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
4 large eggs
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 10–15 minutes.
- Drain and let cool slightly.
- Hard-boil eggs, peel, and chop.
- Mix mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add warm potatoes and fold gently.
- Stir in eggs, celery, onion, and relish.
- Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Sprinkle paprika before serving.
Notes
Do not overcook potatoes. Mix gently to keep texture. Chill for best flavor.