Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Award-winning Southern Potato Salad Recipe. Perfect for summer barbecues, family picnics, or any gathering, this creamy potato salad strikes a delightful balance between rich flavors and crunchy veggies. With its easy preparation and versatile nature, it caters to all palates, making it a sure crowd-pleaser. Using fresh ingredients like russet or red potatoes, colorful bell peppers, and zesty herbs, this recipe offers a refreshing twist on a classic dish. Whether served alongside grilled meats or enjoyed as a sandwich filling, this potato salad is destined to become a favorite on your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 4 large russet potatoes (or 5 large red potatoes)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cup julienned carrot sticks
- 1 stalk celery
- Fresh chives
- Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ cup white onion (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
- Dash of celery seed
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and let cool slightly before peeling.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, red apple vinegar, sugar, minced onion, and salt until combined.
- Chop the cooled potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Add to a large mixing bowl along with julienned bell pepper, carrots, diced celery, mustard, chives, parsley, and celery seed.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently fold until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg