When it comes to potato salad, I’ve tried my fair share. It is never missing at any get-together or family reunion. Plus, since it goes so well with grilled meat and sandwiches, it’s a regular side on my own lunch and dinner table too. You might say I’m a potato salad connoisseur of sorts. 😆 And the beauty of potato salad is its simplicity. A few pantry staples create amazing comfort food, and if you get the ratios right, you’ll have a side that is literally perfection.
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make Southern Potato Salad
Cook the Potatoes
Prep – Peel the potatoes and cut them into chunks, then add them to a medium saucepan. Cover the potatoes with water by at least an inch. (Photos 1-2) Cook – Salt the water and cook them until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and let them cool. (Photos 3-4)
Assemble
Chop – Once cool, add the potatoes to a large bowl together with chopped eggs, green onion, and celery. Flavor – Mix the sweet relish, garlic, mustard, mayonnaise, Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Dressing – Add the mayonnaise mixture together with the potato mixture. Gently but thoroughly mix. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill – Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
Make potato salad one to two days ahead if you’d like! It tastes even better when the potatoes have time to soak up all the dressing flavors. Simply make it and then store it covered and refrigerated until ready to serve. Store leftover Southern potato salad in an airtight container in the fridge. It’ll keep for 3-5 days.
Serving and Storage Instructions
Serve Southern potato salad chilled in a large bowl as a side to your favorite family meal. Scoop hearty portions on everyone’s plates and garnish with your favorite herbs or bacon bits. 🥓 Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll keep for 3-5 days.
What Goes With Southern Potato Salad
I especially love potato salad alongside fried chicken or grilled wings! But honestly, it goes great with anything grilled or fried. Pair it with other classic sides too, like green beans and bacon or cajun fried corn on the cob. Oh! And don’t forget the sweet iced tea. 😉
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Conclusion
Give this creamy, tangy Southern classic a try and see if it doesn’t become a new family favorite! Already tried it? Let me know how it turned out in the comment section below. 🙌
Watch How to Make It
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