classic southern potato salad

(1 rating)
Recipe by
A MARIE CLEEK
JOHNSON CITY, TN

I HAVE NO IDEA WHERE THIS RECIPE ORIGINATED BUT MANY PEOPLE ENJOY IT. EVEN MY DAUGHTER-IN-LAW ASK ME FOR THIS RECIPE.

(1 rating)
yield 6 TO 8
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 20 Min
method Blend

Ingredients For classic southern potato salad

  • 1 c
    mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp
    vinegar
  • 2 tsp
    prepared mustard
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    celery seed
  • 1 tsp
    sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • REMAINING INGREDIENTS
  • 5 OR 6 md
    potatoes,about 4 cups, peel, cook, & cube
  • 1 c
    celery, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 c
    sweet onion, chopped
  • 1/3 c
    radishes, sliced
  • 1/3 c
    green bell peppers, diced
  • 1/4 c
    sweet pickle relish
  • 2 lg
    eggs, hard-boiled and mashed

How To Make classic southern potato salad

  • 1
    Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt, celery seeds, sugar, and pepper in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; toss gently to combine well. Cover; chill for 2 or more hours for best flavor. Garnish with tomato wedges if desired.
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