Get ready to put a little zing in your gatherings with this delightful Easy Southern Potato Salad! This classic dish is so irresistible, your guests will be coming back for seconds (and thirds), and possibly asking for your secret recipe—don’t worry, we’ll make sure to keep it under wraps!).
Feast Your Eyes!
First, feast your eyes on this beauty!
Ingredients That Make It Pop!
Grab your grocery bags and get ready to shop! Here’s what you’ll need:
- 4 large potatoes (Yukon Gold are fabulous)
- 3 hard-boiled eggs (because eggs in salad are the best)
- 1 cup mayonnaise (the creamy, dreamy kind)
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard (for that zingy goodness)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional, but highly recommended)
- 1 celery stalk, diced (let’s add some crunch!)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (a secret kiss of tang)
- Salt and pepper to taste (no bland potato salad here!)
- Paprika for garnish (because we eat with our eyes too)
Let’s Get Cooking!
Now that you’re armed with ingredients, let’s whip up some magic!
- Boil those potatoes until they’re fork-tender. Depending on their size, this might take about 15-20 minutes. Once done, let them cool, peel them, and cut into bite-sized chunks.
- While your potatoes are practicing patience, hard-boil your eggs. Place them in a pot, cover with water, bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let them sit for 12 minutes. Cool them down in ice water to make peeling a breeze.
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Mixing this creamy concoction is where the magic begins!
- Once your eggs have been peeled, chop them up and add them to the bowl. Toss in the potatoes, onions, and celery, and gently mix everything together. Here’s where you get to show off your delicacy skills!
- Season your creation with salt and pepper. Don’t be shy—taste as you go!
- Let the salad chill in the fridge for at least an hour (if you can hold off that long) so the flavors meld together like old friends. Right before serving, sprinkle with a dash of paprika for that extra flair!
And there you have it! Your Easy Southern Potato Salad is ready for its glorious debut. Now sit back, relax, and watch as your guests fall in love one creamy bite at a time!