Southern Potato Salad Recipe (My Mom’s Famous Recipe)

It’s a simple potato salad recipe made with just 5 key ingredients and is perfect as a side dish to grilled meats, holiday meals, or to take to your next potluck!

This Southern Potato salad will be a go to for your next picnic or holiday gathering!

INGREDIENTS

- Potatoes - Eggs - Pickle relish - Mayonnaise Full Ingredients

Step-by-step instructions!

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Boil the potatoes in a large pot until fork tender- don’t overcook the potatoes or you will have to make mashed potatoes instead!

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Drain the cubed potatoes and place them in a large bowl to cool.

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Peel and chop the eggs. Add the eggs and all other ingredients to the mixing bowl and mix well.

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Let the potato mixture sit for about an hour.

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