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Title: Southern-Style Potato Salad
Ingredients:
5 pounds of russet potatoes
1 cup of mayonnaise
1/4 cup of yellow mustard
1/4 cup of sweet relish
1/2 cup of finely chopped celery
1/2 cup of finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Paprika for garnish
Instructions:
Prepare the Potatoes:
Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt.
Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes for a consistent cook.
Boil the Potatoes:
Place the potato cubes in a large pot and cover them with cold water.
Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Bring the water to a boil and let the potatoes cook until they are fork-tender but not mushy (approximately 10-12 minutes).
Drain and Cool:
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them in a colander and let them cool to room temperature.
Prepare the Dressing:
In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, yellow mustard, and sweet relish.
Mix the dressing until well combined and smooth.
Chop the Vegetables:
Finely chop celery, red onion, parsley, and hard-boiled eggs.
Combine Ingredients:
Add the cooled potatoes to the bowl with the dressing.
Gently fold in the chopped celery, red onion, parsley, and hard-boiled eggs.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Chill and Let Flavors Marinate:
Cover the potato salad and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld.
Garnish and Serve:
Before serving, sprinkle the potato salad with paprika for a pop of color and additional flavor.
Serve chilled and enjoy the creamy, tangy goodness of Southern-style potato salad.
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