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Classic Southern Potato Salad Recipe Easy Creamy Mustard Dressing Delight

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A creamy, tangy Southern potato salad featuring Yukon Gold potatoes and a flavorful mustard dressing, perfect for picnics, potlucks, and comfort food moments.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 3 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon pickle juice

Instructions

  1. Place the peeled and cut Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for about 12-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender but not falling apart. Drain and let cool slightly.
  2. While the potatoes boil, place the eggs in a separate pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then turn off heat and cover. Let sit for 12 minutes. Drain and cool under cold running water before peeling and chopping.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add pickle juice if using and adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. In a large bowl, gently fold the warm potatoes, chopped eggs, celery, red onion, and parsley together. Pour the dressing over and stir carefully to coat everything evenly.
  5. Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight, to let the flavors marry.

Notes

Use warm potatoes when mixing with dressing to help absorb flavors better. Avoid overboiling potatoes to prevent mushiness. Salad tastes better after chilling overnight. For vegan version, omit eggs and use vegan mayo. Add pickle juice for extra zing. Can substitute celery with cucumber or parsley with dill for variations.

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Keywords: potato salad, Southern potato salad, creamy mustard dressing, picnic recipe, potluck dish, comfort food, Yukon Gold potatoes

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