Description

A tangy, creamy Southern potato salad with mustard that balances creaminess and a little kick, featuring tender potatoes, crunchy celery, and fresh herbs. Healthy and easy to make, perfect for dinners, picnics, and potlucks.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 900g), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
½ cup Greek yogurt (120ml)
¼ cup mayonnaise (60ml)
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped (soaked in cold water for 10 minutes and drained)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Peel the potatoes and cut into roughly 1-inch cubes. Place in a large pot and cover with cold water by an inch. Add a pinch of salt.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are tender but still hold their shape, about 12-15 minutes. Test by poking with a fork.
Drain the potatoes in a colander and rinse briefly with cold water to stop cooking. Let them drain completely and cool slightly.
In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Finely dice the celery and red onion. Chop the parsley. Drain the onion well if soaked.
In a large mixing bowl, gently fold together the potatoes, celery, onion, parsley, and dressing using a spatula to avoid mashing the potatoes.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight to let flavors meld before serving.

Notes

Do not overcook potatoes to avoid mushy texture. Use room temperature ingredients for dressing to prevent clumping. Soak red onion in cold water to mellow sharpness. Mix gently to keep potato chunks intact. Chill salad for best flavor. Add smoked paprika on top before serving for extra color and depth.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern American

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 1/6 of the rec
Calories: 210
Fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 3
Protein: 6

Keywords: potato salad, southern potato salad, creamy potato salad, mustard potato salad, healthy potato salad, easy potato salad, summer side dish