Best Southern Potato Salad Recipes

SOUTHERN DILL POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover them with water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the potatoes are cooked through but still firm, about 20 minutes. Remove from the water, let cool, and cut the potatoes into chunks. Set the potatoes aside.
• In a bowl, stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, onion, celery, celery salt, and salt and pepper until well mixed.
• Place the potatoes and eggs in a large salad bowl, and sprinkle with dried dill. Pour the dressing over the potatoes and eggs, and mix lightly. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes. Serve cold.

SOUTHERN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain; refrigerate until cold. Add eggs, onions and pickles; toss well. Stir in mustard, celery seed and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper; mix well. Refrigerate until serving.

SOUTHERN MASHED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Boil potatoes until tender (not mushy), mash potatoes the same as you would for regular mashed potatoes. A little lumpy is okay! I like the potatoes the same consistency that I do my regular mashed potatoes.
• 2. In a separate pot, boil eggs at the same time as you are boiling potatoes. For approximately the same length of time! Cool, peel and set aside!
• 3. Add, butter (little milk if desired) add & blend all other ingredients except boiled eggs. Dice eggs and fold into mashed potato mix. Salt and Pepper to desired taste! Enjoy!

MAMMAW'S SOUTHERN STYLE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil potatoes until they are tender but firm, do not over cook or the salad will be like mashed potatoes.
• Drain potatoes immediately and let them cool completely.
• Add (to the cooled potatoes) all other ingredients.
• Toss lightly until thoroughly mixed making sure not to mash the potatoes.
• Top the salad with the sliced eggs and sprinkle with Paprika.
• We love it while it's still warm.
• Refrigerate if you like it cold for 2 hours.
• Enjoy!

WHOLE HOT-SAUCED FRIED CHICKENS WITH FLO'S POTATO SALAD AND SOUTHERN COOKED GREENS

Steps:

• For the Fried Chickens: Season the both chickens with salt and pepper. Place each chicken in a large resealable bag. Add 1 cup of the hot sauce and buttermilk to each bag. Seal each bag and shake several times to incorporate all of the ingredients. Place in the refrigerator and marinate overnight.
• Remove the chicken from each bag and pour the marinade in a large mixing bowl. In another large mixing bowl, add the flour and season with Creole seasoning. Mix well. Dredge each chicken in the seasoned flour, coating completely. Dip each chicken in the reserved marinade, letting the excess drip off. Dredge the chicken for a second time in the seasoned flour, coating completely. Shake off any excess.
• Assemble the frying rig according to manufacture?s directions. To fry each chicken, fill the pot three quarters of the way full with the peanut oil and heat the oil to between 350 degrees and 360 degrees F. Place one chicken in the basket insert and carefully and slowly lower it into the hot oil. Turn the chicken every 5 minutes, using long-handled forks. A whole chicken will take 3 to 5 minutes per pound to cook. It is done when the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees to 180 degrees F on an instant read meat thermometer.Carefully lift the basket out of the hot oil. This can be done by inserting a broomstick through the handles and having 2 strong people lift the basket out of the pot. Using the long-handled forks, transfer the chicken to a large brown paper bag and let stand for about 15 minutes before removing to carve. Repeat the procedure for the second chicken. Carve the chickens into individual pieces.
• For the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the potatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, and lemon juice. Season with hot sauce, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly. Add the onions and garlic. Mix thoroughly. Fold in the eggs, bacon and green onions. Mix well.
• To serve, mound the potato salad in the center of each plate. Lay a couple pieces of chicken next to the salad. Garnish with parsley.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
• In a large pot, render the bacon until crispy, about 5 minutes. Add the onions and cook for about 6 to 7 minutes or until the onions are wilted. Season the mixture with salt, pepper and pinch of cayenne. Add the shallots and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the beer, vinegar, and molasses. Stir in the greens, a third at a time, pressing the greens down as they start to wilt. Cook the greens, uncovered for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• Yield: 8 servings

SOUTHERN STYLE GERMAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing:
• Through the feed opening of a running blender add, 1 at a time, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, thyme, Dijon mustard, garlic, honey, salt, and ground black pepper. Leaving the blender running, slowly add the olive oil in a thin stream. Set aside until needed.
• For the Salad:
• Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a saute pan and brown sausage. Remove to a cutting board and slice into 1/4-inch pieces, then return to pan and cook over medium heat until cooked through. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain.
• Combine sausage, green beans, 2 tablespoons of the chives, and scallions in a large bowl. Add enough dressing to coat. Then gently fold in potatoes, taste and add enough dressing as needed. Do not feel compelled to use all of the dressing. Serve family style, garnished with remaining chives, and with any extra dressing on the side.

HOPPIN' JOHN'S SOUTHERN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut potatoes in half if large, put in a pot and add enough lightly salted water to cover them by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, and cook, uncovered, for about 15 minutes, until tender. Drain. Peel if desired, and cut into 1 1/2-inch wedges.
• In a large serving bowl, mix the potato pieces with the celery, scallions and eggs.
• In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, pickle cubes and juice; toss with the potatoes. Season to taste with salt and peppers. Sprinkle with chopped herbs and dust with paprika. Serve slightly chilled.

SOUTHERN STYLE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Boil your potatoes until just done and able to be poked through easily with a fork.
• 2. Drain, set aside to cool.
• 3. Once cooled enough to handle, cube the potatoes and put them in a large bowl.
• 4. Hard boil your eggs; set aside to cool completely.
• 5. While the eggs are boiling, fry up your bacon and set it aside to cool. De-grease on some paper towels.
• 6. In the bowl with potatoes, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, salt, sugar, black pepper, and apple cider vinegar.
• 7. Being careful as not to stir the salad too much.
• 8. Add crumbled bacon.
• 9. Roughly chop your hard boiled eggs and add them to bowl.
• 10. Add chopped celery.
• 11. Sriracha should be the LAST thing added. Once all ingredients are in the bowl, give the salad a few good folds to combine and coat potatoes.
• 12. Finish off with some paprika.
• 13. Cover. Put into the fridge. Chill or let sit overnight. (Overnight is always better. The flavors can combine better that way.) Serve chilled or at room temperature.

BRENDA'S SOUTHERN POTATO SALAD WITH A KICK

Steps:

• 1. a user 8920481 Cropseyville, NY Post #: 4 Serves 15 to 20 people. 7 large baking potatoes,peeled and cut into small bites after they are done boiling. 1 hard boiled egg-diced fine for each potato. (one of the important things!) 1/2 cup of a onion diced small, fresh dill chopped fine. 1/2 cup of Celery chopped fine. 2Tsp. Prepared mustard. 5 Lg.TSP good Mayo. 5 Clausen Dill pickles chopped fine,& about 1/4 cup of juice from the pickles. (VERY IMPORTANT) 2 Tsp. sweet relish. 1/4 tsp dry mustard. White pepper to taste. Celery Salt to taste. A splash or two of Louisiana hot sauce. (another important thing) And top it off with paprika & a good amount of imitation Bacon bits. Mix well chill several hours before serving--sprinkle top with a little paprika for color. Enjoy!!

CONNIE'S SOUTHERN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Put all ingredients in a large bowl.
• 2. If you need more moisture, add a little bit more mayo, mustard and or pickle juice.
• 3. Mix lightly to combine.

SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add sweet potato cubes. Boil about 5-7 minutes just until tender but firm enough to hold their shape. Drain into a colander and rinse under cold water. Drain well. In a large bowl gently toss sweet potatoes with celery, green onions, raisins, pineapple and pecans.
• In medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Gently toss with sweet potato mixture. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.

SOUTHERN FRIED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Fry the potatoes (in batches if necessary) in hot oil until brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
• Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl.
• Gently fold in warm potatoes and coat with mixture, being careful not to break the potatoes.
• Serve immediately.

SOUTHERN STYLE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Mix all ingredients together and lightly tossed until thoroughly combined. Be careful not to break up potatoes. Chill for 2 hours or more before servings.

SOUTHERN STYLE GERMAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and cube potatoes into bite size pieces. Boil till tender. Remove from heat and drain. Meanwhile break one egg into small skillet, add the sugar and vinager, stir till mixed, cook on low heat stiring constantly till it thickens. Then put into a bowl and let cool, then add in the miracle whip mixing till smooth. Take the potatoes and but in large bowl, add the chopped onion, and relish, and chopped celery, and chopped boiled egg, gently toss it all together. Then sprinkle the celery seeds and paprika on top.
• If you like you can also add crispy bacon (crumbled) on top. I don't put the onion in anymore because my system doesn't like them anymore. Also instead of adding the whites of the boiled eggs I just use the yoke part. You may if you like also add a little mustard to the sauce mixture. If you like mustard in your potato salad you can also add a teaspoon or so to the sauce mixture. This is a very easy recipe, you can mix other ingredience as to your own tastes. I'm one of those old country cooks that doesn't measure things much I just add a little this and that till it suits my taste. I'm always creating something, usually in the dessert catagory.

SOUTHERN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain and chop.
• Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water; peel and chop.
• In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, celery, sweet relish, garlic, mustard, mayonnaise and salt and pepper. Gently mix together and serve warm.

SIMPLE SOUTHERN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• after peeling and dicing potatoes place them in a large pot to boil until tender.
• drain the potatoes, add pickles, onions, and eggs then mix in mayo until its the desired consistancy.
• mix in mustard.
• salt and pepper to taste.

SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook sweet potatoes in boiling salted water until tender, about 5-8 minutes.
• Drain potatoes and toss with lemon juice.
• In large bowl, combine mayonnaise, orange juice, honey, orange zest, ginger, salt, and nutmeg.
• Add potatoes, celery, and dates, tossing to coat.
• Cover and chill.
• Before serving, gently stir in pecans.
• Spoon salad onto lettuce-lined platter.
• Arrange mandarin orange segments around salad.

SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, cook sweet potatoes in boiling salted water just until tender, about 5-8 minutes (do not overcook). Drain; toss with the lemon juice. , In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, orange juice, honey, orange zest, ginger, salt and nutmeg. Add the warm potatoes, celery and dates. Toss to coat well. Cover and chill. , Before serving, gently stir in pecans. Spoon salad onto a lettuce-lined platter. Arrange oranges around salad.

JANICE MCDANIEL'S SOUTHERN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Bring several qts. of water to boil in a large pot. Wash the potatoes and chop into 1/2 in. pieces, leaving the skins on. Add potatoes to boiling water, cover and return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium high, uncover and cook potatoes for 13-15 minutes.
• 2. Peel the onion and grate off 2 Tbs. with juice into a 3 qt. or larger bowl. Add mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, pepper, pickle relish and egg. Whisk until well combined. Rinse and dice celery. Add it to the bowl and stir well.
• 3. When the potatoes are tender, drain well and cool til warm, but not hot. Usually about 5- 10 minutes. (you can rinse them with cold water to speed up the process.) Add potatoes to the bowl. Stir well to coat with dressing. Cover and chill for 2 hours. Before serving, taste and add more salt and pepper, if you like.
• 4. Notes: I leave out the eggs when I make it. You can separate the egg yolks and add them to the dressing, then add the chopped egg whites to the potato salad, if you want a richer dressing. If you pour the dressing over the hot potatoes, they will absorb most of the dressing. It is better to let the potatoes cool a few minutes before adding the dressing. Low-fat mayonnaise works fine. Don't substitute Miracle Whip. You can top this salad with sliced green onions or some chopped parsley, for a bit of color.

SOUTHERN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in covered pot with boiling water 40 minutes or until tender; drain and cool.
• Peel potatoes and cut into small pieces.
• Separate egg whites from the yolks. Chop egg whites.
• In a large bowl, stir together potato, egg whites, 1/2 tsp salt and green onions.
• Using a fork, mash the yolks in a small bowl; add in mayo, pickle relish, mustard, and pepper; stirring until well blended.
• Gently stir yolk mixture into potato mixture; adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cover and chill 2 hours (it is even better if you can chill this overnight and serve the next day).
• Sprinkle with Paprika before serving.