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Southern Potato Salad

Southern Potato Salad: The Creamy Classic You Need Now

This Southern Potato Salad combines tender potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and fresh ingredients, making it a gluten-free, creamy classic perfect for BBQs and family gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Best Recipe Ideas
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 large Russet Potatoes Peeled and quartered
  • 4 large Hard-Boiled Eggs Chopped
  • 0.25 cup Green Onions Diced
  • 0.5 cup Celery Chopped
  • 0.25 cup Sweet Relish
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Creole Seasoning
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring to a boil. Add the peeled and quartered potatoes and cook for 15 minutes until fork-tender.
  2. In a separate pot, boil the hard-boiled eggs for 10-12 minutes, then cool in an ice bath, peel, and chop.
  3. Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool before dicing.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled potatoes and chopped eggs, along with the diced green onions, chopped celery, and sweet relish.
  5. Add the minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise. Sprinkle in the Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until well-coated.
  6. Transfer the mixture into a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  7. Serve cold as a side dish at your family gathering or BBQ.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cool the potatoes completely before mixing with mayonnaise to achieve a creamier texture. Refrigerate the salad for deeper flavors, and consider adding fresh herbs before serving.

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