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Southern potato salad in a rustic brown bowl, garnished with green onions and paprika.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickles chopped (can user sweet relish instead)
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 5 hard-boiled eggs shelled and diced
  • 4 green onions finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks finely diced
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 10-15 minutes. Avoid overcooking to prevent the potatoes from becoming mushy.
    Southern Potato Salad
  • Drain the cooked potatoes in a colander and allow them to cool. Meanwhile, start preparing the dressing and other ingredients.
    Southern Potato Salad
  • In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, chopped sweet pickles, granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder until well combined.
    Southern Potato Salad
  • Gently fold in the cooled potatoes, diced hard-boiled eggs, finely diced chopped onions, and celery into the dressing until everything is evenly coated.
    Southern Potato Salad
  • Season the potato salad with kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 386kcal (19%) Carbohydrates: 34g (11%) Protein: 8g (16%) Fat: 24g (37%) Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) Sodium: 269mg (12%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 4g (4%)

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