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A close up of Southern potato salad with a hard boiled egg.

Southern Potato Salad

Tressa Jamil
Old-fashioned Southern potato salad features fork-tender potatoes and hard-boiled eggs dressed in a well-seasoned and creamy sauce.
5 from 5 votes
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Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 287 kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
  
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold, quartered
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, coarse ground
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon parsley, dried
  • ½ medium red onion, finely diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1-2 pickle spears, diced
  • 5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
Instructions
 
  • Wash the potatoes before you begin. Then, add them to a stockpot with a teaspoon of salt and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce the heat and cook at a rolling boil for 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and set them aside.
  • Whisk mayo, sour cream, mustard, dill, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and parsley in a mixing bowl until combined. Then, stir in the onion, celery, and pickle.
  • Peel the skins off the potatoes, and cut them into ½- inch cubes. Add the hard-boiled eggs and gently fold them into the mixture. Pour the sauce over the top and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.
Notes
Expert Tips:
  • Cut potatoes the same size to ensure they cook at the same rate. Quarter small potatoes, and consider cutting large potatoes like russets into smaller pieces to speed up the cooking time.
  • Golden and russet potatoes easily fall apart during the cooking process. Avoid this by pulling the potatoes out of the water as soon as they're tender.
  • Once the potatoes have cooled, you can cut them into smaller bites before including them in the salad.
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 287 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Protein: 7 g | Fat: 20 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g | Cholesterol: 106 mg | Sodium: 1095 mg | Potassium: 644 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 16 IU | Vitamin C: 31 mg | Calcium: 6 mg | Iron: 7 mg
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