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Creamy Southern potato salad in a white bowl with sliced eggs and paprika on top, placed on a wooden picnic table.
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Southern Potato Salad Recipe

Make the best creamy Southern potato salad with eggs, mayo, and sweet relish. This crowd-pleasing side is perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and family gatherings.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern-inspired
Keyword Classic potato salad, Creamy potato salad, Southern potato salad recipe
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 8 peoples
Calories 334kcal
Author C. Sophie

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs potatoes white or Yukon Gold, peeled and diced
  • 7 hard-boiled eggs chopped
  • 1 cup mayonnaise Hellmann’s or Duke’s preferred
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 4 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional Add-Ins:

  • Chopped celery
  • Finely diced onion yellow, red, or green
  • Dash of paprika for garnish

Instructions

Step 1:

  • Hard-Boil Your Eggs (The Non-Stress Way)

Step 2:

  • Boil Your Potatoes Without Babying Them

Step 3:

  • Mix the Dressing Like You Mean It

Step 4:

  • Bring It All Together (Gently Now)

Notes

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

Southern potato salad may not be diet food, but it is comfort food — and there’s room for that on any plate. Here’s what you’re looking at per serving (based on 8 servings total):
  • Calories: 334 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 174mg
  • Sodium: 311mg
  • Potassium: 529mg
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Vitamin A: 335 IU
  • Vitamin C: 13mg
  • Calcium: 58mg
  • Iron: 4.3mg
Note: These numbers are estimates based on standard ingredients. If you use light mayo, skip eggs, or make substitutions, the values will shift.