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Southern Potato Salad

A southern classic side dish that is perfect for barbecue's or any family gathering!
4.89 from 18 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 375 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 Russet Potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 2 1/2 tsp Salt, divided
  • 6 Hard Boiled Eggs
  • 1/2 Onion, chopped
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Yellow Mustard
  • 1/3 cup Sweet Relish
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • Dash Paprika

Instructions
 

For the Potatoes:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add in 2 tsp of salt.
  • While water is boiling, Peel and quarter the potatoes.
  • Add potatoes to the pot of boiling water. Cook potatoes until they can easily be pierced with a fork, But not too mushy. About 12-15 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes and let them cool.

For the Salad:

  • Hard boil eggs and then place them in an ice bath to cool.
  • While eggs are cooling, combine the remaining 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup yellow mustard, 1/3 cup sweet relish, and 1/2 of a onion in a bowl.
  • Add in the cooled potatoes to the mixture and stir until combine.
  • Peel and then chop hard boil eggs into small pieces.
  • Add the eggs into the salad and mix again.
  • Top with a garnish of paprika if desired and place in the fridge to chill.
  • Let chill for several hours before serving and then enjoy!
Keyword Potato Salad