Description
This Southern potato salad is creamy, comforting, and made with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for beginners, family meals, and make-ahead gatherings, it delivers classic flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1½ cups mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- ¼ cup sweet pickle relish
- ½ cup celery, chopped
- ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, then drain and cool slightly.
- Mix mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika in a large bowl.
- Add eggs, relish, celery, and onion, stirring gently.
- Fold in warm potatoes carefully until coated.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
- Stir gently before serving and adjust seasoning if needed. Best made one day ahead for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins +Chill Time: 1 hour