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Easy Southern Potato Salad Recipe

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This Easy Southern Potato Salad Recipe is the ultimate comfort food side dish, packed with tender potatoes, creamy mayo, tangy mustard, and a punch of flavor. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and Sunday dinners, this classic Southern favorite will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard

  • 1/2 cup chopped celery

  • 1/2 cup chopped pickles or relish

  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion

  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • Paprika, for garnish

Instructions

  • Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until tender but still firm, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and cool.

  • In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, celery, pickles, red onion, and chopped eggs.

  • Gently fold in the cooled potatoes, seasoning with salt and pepper.

  • Chill the salad for at least 1 hour before serving.

 

  • Sprinkle with paprika before serving for a traditional Southern touch.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, use a bit of the pickle juice in the dressing.

  • You can substitute half the mayo with sour cream for a lighter texture.

  • Best served cold after chilling to let the flavors meld.

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