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Quick Southern Style Potato Salad

Quick Southern Style Potato Salad

A classic, creamy, and slightly tangy Southern potato salad perfect for picnics, BBQs, or a hearty side dish. Ready fast!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Picnic Food, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet Potatoes Peeled or unpeeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 6 Large Eggs Hard-boiled, peeled, and chopped
  • 1/2 cup Celery Finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Finely minced
  • 1 Tbsp Sweet Pickle Relish
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Full-fat recommended
  • 2 Tbsp Yellow Mustard
  • 2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp Salt Or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley or Chives Chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover with cold, heavily salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain immediately and let them cool slightly on a large baking sheet.
  2. While potatoes are cooking, prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper until smooth and fully combined.
  3. In a very large bowl, combine the slightly warm (not hot) potatoes, chopped hard-boiled eggs, celery, and red onion.
  4. Pour about two-thirds of the dressing over the potato mixture. Gently fold everything together using a rubber spatula, being careful not to mash the potatoes too much. Add more dressing as needed until the salad reaches your desired creaminess.
  5. Stir in the sweet pickle relish. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if necessary.
  6. Cover the potato salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives before serving.

Notes

For a richer Southern flavor, a small amount of yellow mustard is key. Letting the potatoes cool slightly before dressing ensures the dressing incorporates better without melting completely. This salad is best served chilled.