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Creamy, tangy classic potato salad with eggs, mustard, and mayonnaise.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: Southern-Style Potato Salad
Calories: 320kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • knife

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs potatoes, boiled and diced
  • 4 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 0.5 cup onion or green onions, chopped
  • 0.25 cup dill pickles or relish (optional)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons yellow or Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (optional garnish)

Instructions

  • Boil potatoes until tender, then drain and cool.
  • Combine potatoes, eggs, celery, and onion in a large bowl.
  • Add pickles or relish if using.
  • Stir in mayonnaise and mustard until creamy.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Chill at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with paprika if desired.

Notes

Chill before serving for best flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 620mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 8mg