Description
A creamy and comforting Southern potato salad featuring tender potatoes, a tangy dressing, and fresh chives, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (and extra for serving)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- Optional: 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes: Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- Prepare the dressing: Whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine ingredients: Add the cooled potatoes to the dressing and gently fold in chopped chives and optional ingredients.
- Chill: Refrigerate the potato salad for at least an hour before serving.
- Serve with love: Garnish with extra chives and a sprinkle of smoked paprika before serving.
Notes
This dish improves with time; consider making it a day in advance for best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg