Award-winning Southern Potato Salad Recipe
Experience the vibrant flavors of the South with our Award-winning Southern Potato Salad Recipe, a perfect addition to any gathering. This creamy and zesty salad combines tender potatoes, crunchy vegetables, and a delightful mayo dressing that’s sure to impress your guests. Ideal for BBQs, picnics, or potlucks, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also versatile—customize it with your favorite veggies or herbs for a unique twist. Enjoy this crowd-pleaser that brings comfort food to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes (or 5 large red potatoes)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 1 stalk celery
- Fresh chives
- Fresh parsley
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Wash and boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and cool.
- Chop the vegetables: dice celery, julienne bell pepper, and chop carrots.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Cut cooled potatoes into bite-sized pieces or keep them whole if using red potatoes.
- In a large bowl, combine potatoes, chopped vegetables, and dressing. Toss gently.
- Season with salt, pepper, chives, and parsley. Chill for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg