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Black Folks Southern Potato Salad Recipe
December 22, 2022 · Updated December 23, 2022·By BLAC Staff
Black folks’ Southern potato salad recipe is a must-have for any Black family gathering, family reunion, or holiday potluck. It’s a creamy yet tangy dressing balanced by soul food seasonings and flavors.
December 22, 2022 · Updated December 23, 2022
This classic Black folks Southern potato salad, just like Auntie used to make; so much creamy, tangy deliciousness. And, it’s full of crunchy dill pickles, yellow mustard, mayonnaise, and must-have hard-boiled eggs. Black folks’ Southern potato salad recipe is a must-have for any Black family gatherings, family reunion, or holiday potluck. It’s a creamy yet tangy dressing balanced by soul food seasonings and flavors.

Southern Potato Salad
Ingredients
- 4 Potatoes
- 4 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Dill pickle relish
- 1/2 stalk Celery chopped
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Prepared Mustard
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- 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.
- At the same time, 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.
- Combine cooked potatoes and eggs with mayonnaise, celery, relish, garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Gently mix together and serve warm.
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