Southern Potato Salad Recipe

Prep Time: 15minutes 
4hours 
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • Potatoes:
  • 3 lbs Russet potatoes approximately 7-8 medium potatoes
  • Dressing:
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp Kosher pickle juice
  • 1/3 cup dill pickle relish
  • 1/2 cup finely minced sweet yellow onion such as Vidalia
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • Eggs:
  • 4 large hard-boiled eggs chopped
  • Optional Garnish:
  • A sprinkle of paprika
  • Minced chives or green onions

Instructions

  • Prepare the Potatoes:
  • Peel and cube the potatoes.
  • Place them in a large pot and cover with about 1 inch of water.
  • Bring to a boil, add 1-2 teaspoons of Kosher salt, and cook for about 10 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Mix the Dressing:
  • In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, dill pickle relish, minced onion, Kosher pickle juice, Kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Set aside.
  • Combine Salad Ingredients:
  • Drain the hot potatoes well, then add them to the bowl with the dressing.
  • Gently fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs until everything is evenly coated.
  • Chill and Serve:
  • Allow the potato salad to cool completely.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
  • Just before serving, garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and minced chives or green onions, if desired.

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