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Learn how to make red potato salad.

Serve this warm and comforting potato salad withgrilled chicken, barbecue ribs,steak, burgers, or sausages.

Southern Living Living Red Potato Salad on a platter to serve

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Served chilled or at room temperature.

Freezing this potato salad is not recommendedthe texture will change after thawing.

Reduce heat to medium-high; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are fork-tender, about 8 minutes.

Southern Living Red Potato Salad ingredients

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Remove from heat; whisk in vinegar, mustard, sour cream, and sugar.

Add hot potatoes; toss gently to coat.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Southern Living Red Potato Salad draining the potatoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s generally best not to rinse potatoes in cold water after cooking.

Simply drain and allow them to cool to room temperature or as directed in the recipe.

Southern Living Red Potato Salad cooking the bacon until crisp

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Southern Living Red Potato Salad mixing the dressing for the salad

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Southern Living Red Potato Salad tossing the potatoes with the dressing

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Southern Living Red Potato Salad transferring to a bowl and adding herbs

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