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Southern Potato Salad

Creamy, tangy potato salad with sweet relish and hard-boiled eggs — a Southern picnic classic ready in 20 minutes. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
385
Protein
8g
Southern Potato Salad
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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs potatoes
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sweet pickle relish
  • ½ cup celery
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, 12–15 minutes depending on size.

  2. 2

    Boil eggs in the same pot for 7 minutes, then transfer to ice water.

  3. 3

    Drain potatoes, cool slightly, then cut into 1-inch cubes into a large bowl.

  4. 4

    Peel eggs and chop into pieces; add to potatoes.

  5. 5

    Dice celery and add it to the bowl.

  6. 6

    Stir in mayonnaise and relish until combined; season with salt and pepper.

  7. 7

    Chill until ready to serve, or serve at room temperature.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • colander
  • bowl for ice water
  • large mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spoon

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