Southern Potato Salad: A True Southern Staple

Few dishes capture the spirit of Southern cooking quite like Southern Potato Salad. Creamy, tangy, and filled with old-fashioned flavor, this classic side dish has a way of bringing people together — whether it’s at a backyard barbecue, Sunday supper, or family reunion.

It’s one of those recipes that feels like home. Every Southern cook has their own version, often passed down from mothers, grandmothers, and aunts — each with a little twist that makes it their own. But at its heart, true Southern Potato Salad always shares a few key ingredients: tender potatoes, boiled eggs, creamy dressing, and a touch of mustard for that signature golden hue and tang.