Southern Style Potato salad

This easy Southern style potato salad for beginners is a recipe that’s super quick and simple to make as a side dish or as a fast appetizer. This potato salad recipe is a very creamy and involves a rich blend of flavors. Whether you’re from the south or you simply love decadent potato salads, this one’s for you!

Best of all, this recipe is straightforward, and a long-time family favorite. From planning picnics and hosting barbecues or a potluck dinner, this potato salad is sure to impress!

With just a few common ingredients, you can make this and have it ready for dinner in just about 10 minutes. This recipe is also reminiscent of a crowd-favorite potato salad you can find in most supermarkets or at your local deli!

This best southern style potato salad recipe has all the flavor that is wanted in potato salad and it’s often suitable for picky eaters, but tasty enough for those who demand the best.

So, if you’re in the mood for a family friendly southern style potato salad and you want to make a recipe in 10 minutes, read on for even more homemade southern style potato salad ideas!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Great to make ahead for occasions such as barbecues, picnics, potlucks, or backyard celebrations.
• Uses a few simple ingredients, and can be put together in a matter of minutes. Most often, this quick southern style potato salad recipe comes together in under 10 minutes.
• Delivers immense flavor with just simple ingredients that can be found at home or a local supermarket.
• This family friendly southern style potato salad is perfect for kids interested in trying new flavors in the kitchen!

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

Potatoes: If you love to keep the skins of your potatoes, feel free to leave them on. This will provide additional nutrients to the potato salad and a different texture.

Potato type: You can also choose to use any type of potatoes you prefer. If you’re not fond of brown, russet potatoes, opt for red or gold potatoes. Gold potatoes are especially tender and useful in potato salads.

Mustard and mayo: Create a mixture of mustard and mayo to test out the ratio of each ingredient that works best for your tastes and the tastes of your family or household.

Mayonnaise replacement: If you’re not a fan of mayonnaise in your potato salad or if you’re searching for a healthy southern style potato salad version, you can always swap the mayo for yogurt or sour cream. This will also lend a tangy taste, preferable for those who enjoy mustard-based potato salads!

Ingredients:

• Russet potatoes
• Mayo
• Mustard
• Apple cider vinegar
• Sugar
• Onion powder
• Sweet pickle relish
• Celery
• Onion
• Eggs

How to Make It

Step 1. Place water in a large Dutch oven or pot and place the potatoes into the pot (with skins peeled, unless you prefer to leave the skins on).

Step 2. Bring the water a boil and allow the potatoes to boil until cooked and a knife goes through easily. This may take between 10 and 20 minutes, depending on the size of your potatoes.

Step 3. Place cooked potatoes into an ice bath to shock the potatoes and allow them to cool.

Step 4. Once cooled, peel off the skin of the potatoes and dice into big chunks.

Step 5. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, and onion powder. Mixing add-in ingredients separately will ensure all the flavors come together evenly. Prepare or use premade hard-boiled eggs if you do not have them on-hand.

Step 6. Pour the mixture over your cooked potatoes and mix in well. Add your relish, celery, onion, and the chopped eggs and mix until combined

Now your delicious southern style potato salad is ready to enjoy!

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Tips for Success

Prepare your hardboiled eggs in advance before getting started on this potato salad. You can also purchase hardboiled eggs readily prepared in a package at your local supermarket.

Test your mixture of mayonnaise and mustard to ensure the right ratios. Some may prefer a creamier potato salad, calling for more mayo. Others may prefer a zesty, tangy salad with more mustard than mayonnaise.

Storage and Reheating

How does this potato salad need to be stored?

With the mayonnaise and eggs, it is crucial to keep the Potato Salad refrigerated when not being served. Transfer the Potato Salad to an airtight container and you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Can the Potato Salad be frozen?

Yes! potato salad can be frozen. Be sure to place it in a Ziploc bag and force all the air out. You can store Potato Salad in the freezer for 2 months.

Can this potato salad be heated?

While not very common, some prefer a warm potato salad to a cold salad. It is best done in the microwave. You can heat a single serving for 1 minute in the microwave or until the desired temperature.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this delicious easy southern style potato salad for beginners alongside slow roasted pulled pork or irresistible Oklahoma fried onion burgers! This potato salad is perfect to pair with traditional salads, hot dogs, and any type of barbecued meat you and your family are planning to enjoy.

Notes

Top this salad with fresh parsley or green onions to add a bit more flavor to this already flavorful potato salad! Test your mustard to mayo ratios for the perfect balance that’s just right for your family’s preferences and tastes!