Southern Potato Salad

🌟 Why You’ll Love This Southern Classic

• Creamy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced.
• Easy to make ahead — flavors develop beautifully overnight.
• A crowd-pleaser for potlucks, picnics, or family dinners.
• Customizable with extras like bacon, pickles, or fresh herbs.

🥗 Ingredients

• 3 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes work best), peeled and diced
• 4 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• ½ cup finely chopped celery
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• ¼ cup sweet pickle relish (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Paprika for garnish
• Fresh parsley for garnish

🔥 How to Make It

1. Cook the potatoes:
   • Place diced potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add a pinch of salt and boil until tender, about 10–12 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
2. Prepare the dressing:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Combine ingredients:
   • Add the cooled potatoes, chopped eggs, celery, onion, and pickle relish (if using) to the bowl. Gently fold everything together until coated with the dressing.
4. Chill and serve:
   • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld. Before serving, sprinkle with paprika and garnish with fresh parsley.

💡 Tips for Perfect Southern Potato Salad

• Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for a creamy, firm texture that holds together well.
• Cook potatoes until just tender to avoid mushy salad.
• Make it a day ahead — potato salad tastes even better after chilling overnight.
• Add a little crunch with diced pickles, celery, or bell pepper.

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