SOUTHERN-STYLE POTATO SALAD
SOUTHERN-STYLE POTATO SALAD is a easy Southern American recipe that serves 6. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Just Lexx on YouTube.
Prep: 33 min | Cook: 14 min | Total: 1 hr 2 min
Cost: $3.90 total, $0.65 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Potatoes (medium Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cut into 1‑inch chunks)
- 1 tablespoon Chicken Bouillon (granulated or cube dissolved in cooking water)
- 1 cup Mayonnaise (full‑fat for best texture)
- 1 tablespoon Mustard (yellow mustard or Dijon)
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 3 Eggs (hard‑boiled, cooled and chopped)
- 0.25 cup Sweet Relish (or sweet pickle cubes)
- 1 teaspoon Sugar (optional, for a subtle sweet finish)
Instructions
Cut Potatoes
Wash the potatoes, peel if desired, and cut into uniform 1‑inch chunks.
Time: PT10M
Boil Potatoes
Place the potato chunks in a pot, cover with cold water, add 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon, bring to a boil, then simmer for 14 minutes until fork‑tender.
Time: PT14M
Temperature: 212°F
Cool Potatoes
Drain the potatoes in a colander and spread them on a tray to cool to room temperature.
Time: PT10M
Make Dressing
In a large mixing bowl combine 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon mustard, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Mix until smooth.
Time: PT5M
Add Eggs and Relish
Chop the boiled eggs, add them to the bowl with ¼ cup sweet relish, and stir to combine.
Time: PT5M
Combine Potatoes
Gently fold the cooled potatoes into the dressing, coating each piece without mashing.
Time: PT2M
Finish and Chill
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon sugar (optional) on top, give a final taste, adjust seasoning, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 5g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fat
- 15g
- Fiber
- 2g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Allergens: Eggs, Mustard
Last updated: April 18, 2026






