Introduction
Southern potato salad is a true comfort food staple—creamy, tangy, and full of flavor from simple ingredients. It’s the star of summer cookouts, picnics, and Sunday dinners, often made from memory and passed down through generations. This version has tender potatoes, a rich mayonnaise-mustard dressing, and a little crunch from fresh veggies, just like grandma used to make.
Ingredients
(Serves about 8)
- 3 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise (Duke’s is traditional in the South)
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced onion (white or yellow)
- 4 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped (plus 1 sliced for garnish)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp paprika (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Method
