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Southern Potato Salad

A creamy, tangy, and sweet Southern potato salad made with simple ingredients—perfect for cookouts, potlucks, and Sunday dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Servings8
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 jumbo Russet potatoes or 6 medium Gold potatoes about 2.5–3 lbs
  • 4 large boiled eggs
  • 1 ½ tablespoons pimentos chopped
  • 1 large stalk of celery finely chopped
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar drizzled over warm potatoes

For the Dressing:

  • ¾ cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice bottled or fresh
  • 1 ½ tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 4 ½ tablespoons sweet relish
  • 1 ½ tablespoons dill relish
  • ½ teaspoon celery seed
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika smoked is optional
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

For Topping:

  • Paprika for garnish
  • Deviled eggs or sliced boiled eggs optional

Instructions

  • Boil the Eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 10–12 minutes. Drain, place in ice water, peel, and chop once cooled. Set aside.
  • Cook the Potatoes: Peel and cut potatoes into chunks. Place in a pot with cold water and 2 teaspoons of salt. Boil for 12–15 minutes until fork-tender but not mushy. Drain and transfer to a large bowl—do not rinse.
  • Drizzle & Cool: While still warm, drizzle 1 teaspoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar over the potatoes. Let them cool slightly (not fully cold).
  • Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, sugar, mustard, sweet relish, dill relish, garlic powder, paprika, celery seed, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Mix It Up: Pour the dressing over warm potatoes. Add chopped eggs, celery, onion, and pimentos. Gently fold to coat everything evenly.
  • Chill & Serve: Cover and refrigerate for a few hours for the best flavor.
  • Garnish: Sprinkle with paprika and add deviled or sliced eggs on top if desired.

Notes

Let it chill for at least 3 hours for best flavor. Great served alongside BBQ, fried chicken, or sandwiches.