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First, prepare the potatoes. Combine the peeled and diced potatoes with enough water to cover in a large saucepan. With the heat on medium-high, bring the water to a boil. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. This usually takes about 1 to 10 minutes.
Once the potatoes are cooked to your liking, remove them from the water and place them in a large bowl. Now, chilling the cooked potatoes until cold is the key to making this potato salad even more wonderful. Trust me when I say this is the most important step for texture and flavor.
Chill the potatoes in the refrigerator while we prepare the other components. Separate the cooked eggs and thinly slice the green onions. Chop the eggs into small pieces. The sweet pickles are a must! Chop them up as well.
The potatoes need to be cooled before you can combine the other ingredients. Combine the potatoes with the chopped eggs, sliced green onions, and diced sweet pickles in the bowl. Thoroughly mix all the ingredients together, tossing lightly to distribute evenly.
Get ready to amp up the heat! Mix in the prepared celery seed and mustard. With these two additions, the wonderful flavors of the salad really shine and it gets that true Southern feel.
The last scrumptious step is here! Coat the potatoes and other ingredients evenly with mayonnaise by adding it to the bowl and tossing well. In addition to bringing the ingredients together, the mayonnaise enhances this potato salad with its delicious sweetness.
Origin: A Country Housewife
Make it just right! Add salt and pepper to taste, then toss. Seasoning is key to enhancing the flavors and creating a truly irresistible potato salad.
And there you have it! At this point, you can enjoy your Southern potato salad. Refrigerate it for an hour before serving if you can control yourself. This allows the flavors to meld and become even more delicious.
This potato salad’s best feature is its adaptability. If you’re planning a picnic, barbecue, potluck, or family gathering, this is the perfect side dish to bring along. It’ll complement grilled meats, sandwiches, or even just on its own. When you’re planning a large gathering, it’s also easy to make ahead of time.
A tip: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container. Southern potato salad has a shelf life of three to four days, but let’s be honest, it’s usually gone much sooner than that!
This Southern potato salad dish, which I adapted from Taste of Home, is a must-try if you share my obsession with potatoes and are always looking for new ways to eat them. Treat yourself to a dish that will satisfy your cravings for potatoes, eggs, green onions and sweet pickles tossed in a creamy mayonnaise dressing.
This potato salad is so delicious! Try it and let us know what you think. Enjoy cooking and savor every bite! Have fun!
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