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Southern Potato Salad
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Southern Potato Salad

This easy and traditional Southern Potato Salad is a recipe that has been handed down through the ages. Learn all the secrets to the perfect side dish that will come out just perfect every single time.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Potatoes, potluck, salad, side dish
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 132kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Colander
Pairing Knife
Pairing Knife
6 Qt Kettle
6 Qt. Kettle
Serving Bowl
Serving Bowl
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Ingredients

  • 6 Medium/Large White, Yukon Gold, or Red Potatoes-about 3 pounds Peeled and diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 TBL Cider Vinegar
  • 2 Stalks Celery Diced
  • 1 Small/Medium Onion Diced
  • 5 large Hard-Boiled Eggs sliced
  • 1 1/2 Cups Miracle Whip
  • 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 TBL Yellow Mustard
  • 3/4 Tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 3/4 Tsp. Salt
  • 3/4 Tsp. Pepper
  • 1 Tsp. Celery Seed Optional
  • Paprika for garnish

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Instructions

  • In a large kettle of cold water, add the diced potatoes. Bring to a boil. When fork-tender, drain. This will take about 20 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
    Diced Potatoes in Colander
  • While the potatoes are cooking, use another kettle to cook the eggs to hard boil stage. When done, drain, peel, and cool. Set aside.
    Easy peel hard-boiled egg
  • While both the potatoes and eggs are cooking, dice the onions and celery and place in a large mixing bowl.
  • When the potatoes are still slightly warm, add those to the mixing bowl along with the eggs (all but 1). Add the vinegar and gently toss to incorporate.
    Adding Cider Vinegar to the Warm Potatoes
  • In a medium bowl, mix the Miracle Whip, Mayonnaise, yellow mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and celery seed if you are adding that.
    Mixing Salad Dressing
  • Pour the salad dressing over the potato mixture and gently fold in to incorporate.
  • If you transfer the potato salad to a serving dish, place the last sliced egg on top and sprinkle with paprika to garnish.
    Southern Potato Salad

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 730mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
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