Award-winning Southern Potato Salad Recipe
This Award-winning Southern Potato Salad Recipe is a must-try for any gathering, from summer BBQs to family reunions. Featuring tender, fluffy potatoes tossed with a medley of crunchy vegetables and enveloped in a zesty mayonnaise dressing, this dish promises to be the star of your table. Its creamy texture and tangy flavor create a delightful balance that makes it an ideal side for any meal. Plus, it’s easily customizable, allowing you to add your favorite ingredients for a personal touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet or 5 large red potatoes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- ½ cup white onion (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (julienned)
- 1 cup julienned carrot sticks
- 1 stalk celery (small dice)
- ¼ cup fresh chives (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash potatoes thoroughly and boil in a pot covered with water until soft (about 15 minutes). Drain and cool slightly.
- Chop the onion, bell pepper, carrot sticks, celery, chives, and parsley; set aside in a mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red apple vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Once cooled, peel if desired and chop the potatoes into cubes. Add them to the mixing bowl with vegetables.
- Pour the dressing over all ingredients and mix gently but thoroughly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg