This is a staple must have on every Southerner’s dinner table!
Imagine the gentle hum of honeybees meandering over a blooming meadow on a golden afternoon in the South.
That’s how your kitchen will feel as you create this Easy Southern Potato Salad—a dish as timeless as the sun-dappled lanes of my cherished homeland.
Potato salad, my dears, is more than just a side dish; it’s a bridge to the past, a comforting companion at family gatherings, and a testament to simplicity in cooking.
Its roots can be traced back to German immigrants who settled in the Midwest and brought with them their splendid recipes, which we Southerners embraced and made our own.
This potato salad is meant for those long, laughter-filled picnics, for Sunday dinners when the whole family crams into the dining room, and for the joyful potlucks at the local church hall. It’s a dish designed to be passed down and savored, bringing a spoonful of nostalgia to each plate it graces.
This creamy concoction is best served alongside a generous cut of honey-glazed ham, or if you’re inclined toward the smoke and tang of the outdoors, a plate of succulent barbecued ribs. It cozies up perfectly next to fried chicken or crowns the plate of a bustling summer cookout add—just think of the grill-marked burgers and hot dogs waiting to be accompanied by its creamy goodness.
Ingredients
– 3 pounds of starchy potatoes, like Russets or Yukon Golds, peeled and diced
– 1 cup of good quality mayonnaise
– 1/4 cup of yellow mustard
– 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar
– 1/2 cup of sweet pickle relish
– 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
– 1 medium onion, finely chopped
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Paprika, for garnishing
– Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnishing)
Directions
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