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Award-winning Southern Potato Salad

Award-winning Southern Potato Salad Recipe

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Indulge in our Award-winning Southern Potato Salad Recipe! This creamy and flavorful dish is a beloved staple at BBQs, picnics, and family gatherings. Combining fluffy potatoes with crunchy veggies and a zesty mayo dressing, this potato salad is sure to impress your guests. Whether you’re hosting a summer cookout or enjoying comfort food at home, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of rich flavors and refreshing textures. Easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, it pairs beautifully with grilled meats or as part of a picnic spread. Customize it with your favorite ingredients for a personal touch!

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 5 large red potatoes
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup white onion (minced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (julienned and then cut into thirds)
  • 1 cup julienned carrot sticks
  • 1 stalk celery (small dice)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (minced)
  • Dash of celery seed
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and peel the russet potatoes (leave skins on for red potatoes). Cut them into even-sized cubes.
  2. Boil the potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red apple vinegar, sugar, minced onion, and salt until smooth.
  4. Combine cooled potatoes with dressing in a large bowl; fold in bell pepper, carrot sticks, diced celery, mustard, chives, parsley, salt, pepper, and celery seed.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

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