Paula Deen's Potato Salad

Creamy, tangy, and bursting with comforting Southern charm, Paula Deen's Potato Salad is the ultimate side dish for picnics, barbecues, and family gatherings. Made with fluffy Russet potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and a luscious dressing of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and sweet pickle relish, this recipe balances rich flavors with a hint of tang. Crunchy celery and zesty red onion add texture and zest, while a sprinkle of paprika on top provides a pop of color and smoky allure. With just 35 minutes of prep and cook time, this easy, crowd-pleasing potato salad is best served chilled, making it a refreshing and satisfying addition to any meal. Perfect for spring and summer menus, this classic dish delivers timeless flavor that everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 medium Russet potatoes
• 4 large Hard-boiled eggs
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Sweet pickle relish
• 2 stalks Celery
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the potatoes and cut them into bite-sized chunks.

Step 2

Place the potato chunks in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 3

Drain the potatoes and set them aside to cool to room temperature.

Step 4

While the potatoes are cooling, finely dice the celery and red onion. Chop the hard-boiled eggs into small pieces.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and sweet pickle relish. Stir until smooth.

Step 6

Add the cooled potatoes, celery, red onion, and chopped eggs to the bowl and gently toss until evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 7

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then mix gently to combine.

Step 8

Cover the potato salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Before serving, garnish with paprika for a pop of color and flavor.

Step 10

Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1666.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3151.6

Total Fat 199.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 1057.3mg	0%
Sodium 4167.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 293.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.4g	0%
Total Sugars 20.6g
Protein 56.5g	0%

Vitamin D 200IU	0%
Calcium 296.7mg	0%
Iron 16.4mg	0%
Potassium 6359.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.2%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 36.7%