Award-winning Southern Potato Salad Recipe
Elevate your gatherings with this Award-winning Southern Potato Salad Recipe, a creamy and zesty side dish that captures the heart of Southern cuisine. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, or family reunions, this potato salad combines tender russet potatoes with crunchy veggies, all coated in a flavorful mayo dressing. Its vibrant colors and delightful textures make it a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether served chilled in mason jars at a picnic or presented in a large bowl at a buffet, this recipe is versatile and customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy the perfect balance of flavors while creating lasting memories around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cup carrot sticks
- 1 stalk celery
- ½ cup white onion
- Fresh chives
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and cool before dicing.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red apple vinegar, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Combine diced potatoes with chopped veggies (bell pepper, carrots, celery, onion) in a large bowl. Add mustard, chives, parsley, and celery seed.
- Pour dressing over the potato mixture and fold gently until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg