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Classic Southern-Inspired Potato Salad


  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

A creamy, flavor-packed potato salad with a modern Southern twist, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or family dinners.


Ingredients

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2.5 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced

3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 tsp yellow mustard

1/4 cup dill pickles, chopped

1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

Salt and pepper to taste

Paprika for garnish


Instructions

Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water. Boil for 15 minutes until tender. Drain and cool.

Boil eggs in the same pot, cool in ice bath, and chop.

In a large mixing bowl, combine mayo, mustard, pickles, red onion, salt, and pepper.

Gently fold in the cooled potatoes and chopped eggs.

Chill for at least 1 hour, then garnish with paprika before serving.

Notes

For egg-free version, simply omit the eggs.

Substitute mayo with mashed avocado or Greek yogurt for a lighter option.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Boiled
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 220
  • Fat: 13g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

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