Award-winning Southern Potato Salad Recipe
Indulge in the flavors of the South with our Award-winning Southern Potato Salad Recipe. This creamy delight combines tender potatoes with vibrant vegetables and a zesty mayo dressing that will steal the show at any gathering. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, or family dinners, this potato salad is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly versatile. You can customize it by adding your favorite ingredients, ensuring it’s a hit with everyone at the table. With its comforting flavors and inviting texture, this dish is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 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 (or 2 whole carrots)
- 1 stalk celery
- ½ cup white onion
- Fresh chives and parsley
Instructions
- Wash and boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and cool before peeling.
- While cooling, chop vegetables: dice onion, julienne bell pepper and carrots, and dice celery.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red apple vinegar, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Chop cooled potatoes into desired size and combine with diced vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour dressing over the potato mixture and mix gently to coat evenly.
- Garnish with minced chives and parsley. Chill for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg