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Platter of southern-style potato salad served in two bowls with utensils.

Southern-Style Potato Salad (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

This easy southern-style potato salad is creamy, tangy, and makes the perfect side dish for summer picnics and barbecues.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Cool time: 40 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Keyword: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Potato Salad, Side Dish, Sides, Southern-Style Potato Salad
Servings: 8 people
Author: alattaeats

Ingredients

Potatoes

  • 3 lbs Small Red Potatoes
  • 9 Cups Cold Water
  • 2 Tbsp Kosher Salt

Dressing

  • ¼ Cup + 1 Tbsp Mayo
  • 1½ Tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Tsp White Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Small White Onion or ½ large white onion
  • 3 Sprigs of Green Onions just the green part

Instructions

Prepare & Cook Potatoes

  • Wash and dry potatoes well. Remove impurities such as stems and dark spots with a pairing knife.
  • Chop potatoes into approximately ½ inch cubes. Make sure cubes have similar thickness so they cook evenly.
  • Add to a large pot and cover with 9 cups of cold water.
  • Add 2 Tbsp of kosher salt and stir until dissolved.
  • Set the timer for 22 minutes and bring to a boil. Cook until the timer beeps or until the potatoes are fork tender.
  • Once boiling, stir gently, moving the top potatoes towards the bottom of the pot for even cooking.

Prepare Dressing

  • In the meantime, let's prepare the dressing. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, paprika, and sugar.
  • Cut the onion in half so that the root is split in half. Place onion flat-side down and place the knife on the opposite side of the root and thinly slice the onion. Add to large bowl with the dressing and toss.
  • Thinly slice the green part of green onion at a diagonal and add most to the dressing, reserving a small handful for serving.

Combine

  • Check on potatoes. Once fork-tender, pour potatoes into colander and drain out the water. Set aside to cool and dry for 10 minutes.
  • Once potatoes are dry, 5-6 cubes into the dressing to function as a thickener. Add the remaining potatoes to the dressing and gently toss.
  • Let cool for additional 30 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving.
  • Add to serving dish and top with remaining green onions. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions
For the best quality and safety, store in refrigerator and consume the potato salad within 3-5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup
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