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Deon Shamar

Southern Potato Salad

5 from 1 vote
It’s picnic seasoning an I have a classic potato salad recipe that will go great with all your BBQ meats etc. Inspired by traditional ingredients my mom used and my twist on this southern classic. This dish brings together tender potatoes, creamy mayonnaise, tangy mustard, and a blend of spices for a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for your next picnic, barbecue, or as a comforting side dish. spoonful of this timeless recipe!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Appetizer, Comfort Food, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs white potatoes, peeled n cubed
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 1 white onion, chopped
  • 3 hard boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1 tsp agave nectar
  • 1 medium dill pickle, finely chopped, about 1/3 cup
  • 1-2 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1/2 cup

    light mayonnaise (add 1-2 tbsp more if needed)


  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • Pinch sweet paprika, for garnish optional

Equipment

  • 2 Large Mixing bowls
  • 1 Large pot

Method
 

  1. Place cubed potatoes into a large pot, add a pinch of salt and cover with water. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Boil for 7-10 minutes, check tenderness with a fork. Do not overcook or the potatoes will be too soft.
  2. Chop 2 of the 3 eggs an set aside. For the boiled eggs, see “The Perfect Boiled Egg” recipe.
  3. Drain the potatoes an place into a ice water bath for 5 minutes to cool. This will stop the potatoes from continuous cooking.
  4. Drain potatoes from ice bath into a large bowl, lightly pat dry with paper towels.
  5. Add celery, onion, mayo, chopped pickle, mustard,eggs, salt and black pepper to a large bowl an mix together.
  6. Add half of the potatoes to the mixtures and gently fold. Add remaining potatoes an repeat process.
  7. Taste an add more ingredients that may be needed.
  8. Add parley an gently fold.
  9. Slice remaining egg an place on center of potato salad with a touch of sweet paprika sprinkle n top.
  10. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 2 1/2 hours or overnight.

Notes

*Discard after 7 days.
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