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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.

BLAC Staff

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

A classic Southern Potato Salad, just like Grandma used to make; this easy old-fashioned side-dish is creamy, tangy deliciousness. And, it’s full of crunchy dill pickles, yellow mustard, mayonnaise, and must-have hard-boiled eggs!
3.88 from 8 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 people

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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