Time needed: <\/span>2 hours and 40 minutes<\/p>Pillowy chunks of potatoes and a tangy mustard dressing make this potato salad a true southern favorite. <\/p>
- Into the Pot<\/strong>
Add your peeled and diced potatoes to a large pot and add enough water to cover them. Bring them to a boil and allow them to boil until they are just fork tender. Drain them and allow them to cool while you prepare the rest of the ingredients. <\/p> <\/li>
- Eggs<\/strong>
Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Roughly chop the egg whites and add the yolks to a bowl. <\/p> <\/li>
- Dressing<\/strong>
Add the mayonnaise, relish, mustard, vinegar, and seasonings to the bowl with the egg yolks. Use a fork to break up the yolks while mixing the dressing together. <\/p> <\/li>
- Mix<\/strong>
Add in the potatoes and egg whites and gently mix to fully combine and coat the potatoes. Taste and add any additional seasoning if needed. <\/p> <\/li>
- Chill<\/strong>
Cover the potato salad and allow it to refrigerate for at least an hour. This can be made the day before. Enjoy!<\/p> <\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Potato Salad Additions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This recipe for mustard potato salad is perfect on its own but it’s also a great base to add any of your favorite additions. Here are just a few ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Onions<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fresh Herbs<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bacon<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Green Onions<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bell Pepper<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pickled Jalapeno<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ham<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Substitutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Yukon gold potatoes are great for potato salad. They hold their shape well and have a creamy texture. However, you can also use other potato varieties for this such as red potatoes. They also have a creamy texture and with their thin skin don’t require any peeling. Russet potatoes aren’t recommended for this as they have a grainy texture and can quickly overcook, becoming mushy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Potato salad is the ultimate make ahead side dish. It only gets better the longer it refrigerates, allowing the potatoes to fully absorb the dressing and the flavors to come together. Because this is a mayonnaise based dressing make sure that you keep it refrigerated unless serving. If stored in an airtight container or tightly covered, it will keep in the refrigerator for up to five days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Top Tip for Classic Souther Mustard Potato Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
While this potato salad recipe doesn’t have that many ingredients, each component brings its own layer of flavor. This is a purely savory potato salad, and it starts with the potatoes themselves. Don’t forget to add salt to your water when boiling your potatoes. This is your only chance to truly season the potatoes and not just the dressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also be careful of overcooking your potatoes. Use a fork and not a knife to test their doneness. The fork should easily pierce through the potatoes and they should cleanly split apart if broken. Bake sure they you cut them into fairly even sizes. This will allow them to cook evenly without smaller pieces overcooking and larger pieces being more raw.<\/p>\n\n\n
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