Best Southern Potato Salad

There are plenty of potato salad recipes you can find online, but this recipe by Smokin’ & Grillin with AB might be the best southern potato salad you will ever have. If you are not a fan of potato salads, this recipe will make you think otherwise. It is creamy, tangy, and packed with amazing flavors, making it the perfect side dish for grilled meat or sandwiches.

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This potato salad is a staple at every summer cookout. Every time we made it for a gathering, it was a hit! That’s how good this recipe is. To make this southern potato salad, you need russet potatoes, onion, eggs, celery, mayo, mustard, sweet relish, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and creole kick. Give this a try. You can never go wrong with this recipe.

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Easy Southern Potato Salad Ingredients

• 6 russet potatoes (peeled and cut into thirds)
• 1 yellow onion (diced)
• 6 hard-boiled eggs (peeled)
• 3 celery stalks (diced)
• 1 cup of mayo
• 1 to 3 tablespoons of yellow mustard
• 1 cup of sweet relish
• 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
• salt and pepper to taste
• creole kick

How to Make Southern Potato Salad

Step 1:

Start by peeling the potatoes and cutting them into thirds. Place cut potatoes in a pot filled with water. Cook until fork tender. Once fork tender, transfer to a colander, drain, and rinse with water.

Step 2:

In a large bowl, add the mayo, sweet relish, and mustard. Mix until well combined.

Step 3:

Mix in the sliced celery.

Step 4:

Cut the boiled eggs into small cubes and add to the mayo mixture. Gently mix until well incorporated.

Step 5:

Season it with a creole kick, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix everything to combine.

Step 6:

Cut the potatoes into even smaller pieces, then transfer them into the mixture. Gently mix until everything is coated. Make a taste test and adjust seasonings if needed.

Step 7:

Transfer to your salad bowl. Garnish with green onions, smoked paprika, and chili flakes if preferred. Serve and enjoy!

Best Southern Potato Salad