Easy Southern Potato Salad Recipe
This classic Southern potato salad is creamy, flavorful, and easy to make. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a simple side dish.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 pounds russet potatoes (peeled and cubed (About 7-8 medium size potatoes))
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 4 hard-boiled eggs (peeled and chopped)
- 0.5 cup hamburger dill pickles (chopped)
- 2 Tbsp hamburger dill pickle juice
- 0.5 cup Vidalia or sweet yellow onion (finely minced or grated)
- 1 cup mayonnaise (preferably Dukes or Hellman's)
- 0.25 cup yellow mustard
- 0.5 tsp Kosher salt
- 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
- dash paprika (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
- Mash potatoes 3-4 times for creaminess and better mayonnaise absorption.
- Combine mayonnaise, mustard, onion, pickles, pickle juice, eggs, salt, and pepper. Fold in potatoes.
- Garnish with paprika.
- Refrigerate and serve chilled.
Notes
For a tangier flavor, add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Sodium: 400mg