This Classic Southern Style Potato Salad is what backyard BBQ dreams are made of. Packed with tender Yukon Gold potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, crisp celery, and a creamy, mustard-mayo dressing—it’s rich, tangy, and just the right amount of comforting.
The real charm of this dish is its versatility. Serve it alongside grilled meats, fried chicken, or sandwiches, and watch it disappear faster than the sweet tea. The celery adds crunch, the relish a hint of sweetness, and the red wine vinegar brightens every bite.
Whether you're prepping for a family cookout or just want a make-ahead side that holds up beautifully in the fridge, this potato salad is a Southern staple that’s stood the test of time. It’s simple, satisfying, and loaded with flavor—just like Grandma used to make (maybe even better, but don’t tell her).
Ingredients for Classic Southern Potato Salad
How to Make Classic Southern Potato Salad
Boil the Potatoes: Peel, cube, and rinse the potatoes. Boil with 1 teaspoon salt until fork-tender (about 10 minutes). Drain and rinse with cool water.
Boil the Eggs: Cover eggs in water, bring to a boil. Turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 15 minutes. Cool, peel, and dice.
Mix the Dressing: In a bowl, stir together mayo, mustard, relish, vinegar, seasoning salt, and pepper.
Prep the Veggies: Dice celery and slice green onions.
Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine cooled potatoes, eggs, celery, green onions, and dressing. Stir gently to coat.
Serve or Chill: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or chill for 1–2 hours for best flavor.
To save time, cook the eggs and mix the dressing while the potatoes boil. This recipe tastes even better chilled—make it a few hours ahead or even the night before for peak flavor.
Swap in your favorite seasoning salt or spice blend in place of Tony Chachere’s. Want it chunkier? Stir gently. Like it creamier? Mash a few of the potatoes when mixing.
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8 servings
1 cup
- Amount per serving
- Calories297
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 17g22%
- Saturated Fat 3g15%
- Trans Fat 0g
- Monounsaturated Fat 5g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 8g
- Cholesterol 94mg32%
- Sodium 583mg26%
- Total Carbohydrate 31g12%
- Dietary Fiber 4g15%
- Total Sugars 3g
- Includes 1g Added Sugars2%
- Protein 5g
- Vitamin A 375mcg42%
- Vitamin C 14mg16%
- Calcium 28mg3%
- Iron 1mg6%
- Potassium 750mg16%
- Vitamin D 0mcg0%
- Vitamin E 2mg14%
- Vitamin K 6mcg5%
- Thiamin 5mg417%
- Riboflavin 6mg462%
- Niacin 5mg32%
- Vitamin B6 9mg530%
- Folate 8mcg2%
- Vitamin B12 6mg250%
- Biotin 2mcg7%
- Pantothenic Acid 4mg80%
- Phosphorus 6mg1%
- Iodine 2mcg2%
- Magnesium 5mg2%
- Zinc 4mg37%
- Selenium 6mcg11%
- Copper 2mg223%
- Manganese 4mg174%
- Chromium 1mcg3%
- Molybdenum 1mcg3%
- Chloride 2mg1%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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