How to make Southern Potato Salad
This potato salad recipe was shared with me by a special friend in Atlanta, a rich and caloric salad I grant you but tasty. It ideal for picnics and parties with friends. This appetizer is made with celery and red onions that add crunch to it and seasoned with an irresistible creamy mayonnaise and mustard dressing and flavored with dill, do not hesitate to try it out and get ready to be amazed !!
What you need to make this recipe:
– White or red potatoes: 1 kg of small (2,2 lb)
– Salt, freshly ground pepper
– Mayonnaise: 1 cup
– Buttermilk: ¼ cup
– Dijon mustard: 2 tablespoons
– Whole-grain mustard: 2 tablespoons
– Fresh dill (chopped)
– Celery: 2 stalks (chopped)
– Red onion: ½ (chopped)
Instructions:
1. In a large, deep pot, place whole potatoes and cover with water, adding 2 tablespoons of salt.
2. And please bring the water to a boil. After that, lower the heat and simmer until the potatoes are barely tender when a knife is inserted, it takes around 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Drain the potatoes in a colander. It necessary to cover with a clean, dry cloth. The potatoes should be left to steam for 15 to 20 minutes.
4. During this, you have to prepare the creamy sauce. You can simply pour the mayonnaise into a small bowl.
5. You can then add buttermilk, whisking to incorporate.
6. You’ll want to add the Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, dill, 1 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper.
7. Now that the potatoes are warm enough to handle, make sure to cut them into quarters or halves (depending on their size).
8. Next, you’re going to get a large bowl and place in potatoes.
9. Always remember to pour mayonnaise sauce over them while potatoes are still warm, so to moisten.
10. Add celery and red onion and season with pepper and mix well.
11. Using cling film, cover and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the salad to soak up the seasoning.
12. And that’s it, you can serve the potato salad cold or at room temperature as desired.
Notes
* I find it very useful to use American measuring glass 1 cup = 240 ml