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Southern Style Potato Salad Recipe

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A classic Southern Style Potato Salad featuring creamy mayonnaise, tangy mustard, sweet pickle relish, and a hint of apple cider vinegar. This comforting side dish combines soft russet potatoes with chopped celery, onion, and chunks of hard-boiled eggs for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

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Potatoes

  • 3 pounds medium Russet potatoes

Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup mustard
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ cup sweet pickle relish

Mix-ins

  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 large eggs, hard-boiled, cut into chunks

Instructions

  1. Cook Potatoes: Place water in a large pot and add the medium russet potatoes. Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes until a knife easily pierces through them, indicating they are tender.
  2. Shock and Cool: Transfer the cooked potatoes into an ice bath to stop the cooking process and cool them quickly.
  3. Prepare Potatoes: Once the potatoes are cooled, peel off their skins and dice them into large chunks.
  4. Make Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and onion powder. Mix well to create a smooth dressing.
  5. Combine Salad: Pour the dressing over the diced potatoes and mix thoroughly to coat them evenly. Then add the sweet pickle relish, chopped celery, chopped onion, and chunks of hard-boiled eggs. Gently fold all ingredients together until well combined.
  6. Serve: The potato salad is ready to serve. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature as a delicious Southern-style side dish.

Notes

  • For best results, use medium-sized russet potatoes for even cooking and a fluffy texture.
  • Chilling the salad before serving enhances the flavors.
  • You can adjust the sugar and vinegar to taste for a sweeter or tangier dressing.
  • Adding chopped fresh herbs like parsley or dill can add extra freshness.
  • To save time, make the potato salad a few hours ahead to allow flavors to meld.

Keywords: Southern style potato salad, classic potato salad, russet potatoes, mayonnaise potato salad, picnic side dish

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