Award-winning Southern Potato Salad Recipe
Elevate your next gathering with this Award-winning Southern Potato Salad Recipe, a creamy and flavorful side dish that’s sure to impress. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or family dinners, this potato salad features tender potatoes mixed with fresh vegetables and a zesty mayonnaise dressing. With its vibrant colors and delightful taste, it’s the ultimate comfort food that pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or crusty bread. Easy to customize with your favorite veggies, this potato salad is not only delicious but also a healthy option packed with fiber and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 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 (julienned)
- 1 cup julienned carrot sticks
- 1 stalk celery (diced)
- ½ cup white onion (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chives and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly and place them in a large pot covered with water. Add salt and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool before peeling if using russet potatoes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red apple vinegar, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Chop the vegetables into small pieces while the potatoes cool.
- Cut the cooled potatoes into cubes or slices as desired. In a large mixing bowl, combine potatoes and chopped vegetables.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently stir to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg