Award-winning Southern Potato Salad Recipe
Indulge in the flavors of the South with our Award-winning Southern Potato Salad Recipe. This creamy, vegetable-packed side dish is a must-have at any gathering, from summer BBQs to cozy family dinners. With tender potatoes, zesty dressing, and a medley of colorful veggies, this potato salad is not only delicious but also versatile. Customize it with your favorite ingredients for a truly personal touch. Easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser, this recipe will elevate your meals and leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet or 5 large red potatoes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cup julienned carrot sticks
- 1 stalk celery
- Fresh chives
- Fresh parsley
- Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes: Wash, peel, and cut them into chunks. In a large pot, cover with water and boil for about 15 minutes until tender. Drain and let cool.
- Prepare the dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, red apple vinegar, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Mix veggies: In another bowl, combine diced bell pepper, carrot sticks, celery, mustard, chives, parsley, and celery seed.
- Combine everything: Add warm potatoes to the veggie mixture. Pour dressing over and gently fold until well mixed.
- Chill: Cover the potato salad and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg