Award-winning Southern Potato Salad Recipe
Experience the delightful flavor of our Award-winning Southern Potato Salad Recipe, a must-have for any gathering! This creamy salad combines tender potatoes with crisp vegetables and a zesty mayonnaise dressing, creating a refreshing dish that’s perfect for BBQs, picnics, or family dinners. With its vibrant colors and rich textures, this potato salad is sure to be a hit with friends and family alike. Best of all, it’s easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Side
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes (or 5 large red potatoes)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar (plus more for veggies)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 red bell pepper (julienned)
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 1 stalk celery (diced)
- Fresh chives and parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes and boil them in salted water until tender (about 15 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, red apple vinegar, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Chop the vegetables while the potatoes are cooking.
- Once cooled, cut the potatoes into cubes and combine them with vegetables in a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently fold until well coated.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg