Grandma's Simple Southern Potato Salad
Simple Southern potato salad tastes just like Grandma's and is a can't miss summer side dish. No backyard barbecue would be complete without this irresistible combination of perfectly cooked potatoes in a creamy dressing.
Servings: 10
Calories: 467kcal
Ingredients
- 4 1/2-5 lbs russet potatoes scrubbed & peeled
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 tsp celery salt
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the potatoes to a large pot, and add water to cover them.4 1/2-5 lbs russet potatoes
- Heat on high heat, and boil the potatoes until fork tender. This can take anywhere from 10-20 minutes, depending on the size of the potato.
- Transfer the cooked, but not mushy potatoes, to a colander. Run them under cold water to stop the cooking process and to cool them.
- Once cool, slice the potatoes into 1/4 inch coins. Add them to a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate mixing bowl, add the remaining ingredients. Whisk the dressing together until smooth.2 cups mayonnaise, 1 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, 1/4 cup chicken broth, 1 1/2 tsp celery salt, pepper
- Transfer the dressing to the bowl with the potatoes, and toss to evenly combine/coat.
- Serve the potato salad as is, or cover & refrigerate to chill before serving.
- Season with salt & pepper, to taste.
Notes
- You do not have to peel the potatoes. We peel them purely for looks. The skin is actually full of healthy nutrients.
- DO NOT try subbing Miracle Whip for the mayonnaise in this recipe. The two cannot be used interchangeably, and I won’t be held responsible for the results if you do.
- I know a lot of people like to add things to their potato salad. We don’t, but if you like more texture freshly diced onions, thinly sliced celery, and roughly chopped hard boiled eggs all make tasty additions.
- My mother and grandmother swear by adding fresh, thinly sliced peeled cucumbers to this salad. If you’re a fan of cucumbers, I highly recommend trying it yourself.
- To really put this over the top, serve it topped with freshly cracked black pepper or a sprinkle of smoked paprika.
Nutrition
Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 682mg | Potassium: 865mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg