Cajun Style Potato Salad Recipe
This Cajun Style Potato Salad recipe is a zesty and flavorful twist on a classic side dish. Packed with Cajun spices and creamy mayo, it’s perfect for BBQs, picnics, or as a side for your favorite Cajun dishes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing, Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Salad:
- 2 pounds red potatoes
Vegetable Mix:
- 1/2 bell pepper (diced)
- 1 stalk celery (diced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Dressing:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Creole mustard (or whole grain)
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional:
- 6 hard boiled eggs (chopped)
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes – Add cubed potatoes to a pot, cover with water, add salt, and boil for 10 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and cool slightly.
- Mix – In a large bowl, combine bell pepper, celery, green onion, parsley, mayo, mustard, and seasonings. Stir well.
- Add Potatoes – Mix in the cooked potatoes until fully coated with the creamy mixture.
- Eggs – Gently fold in the chopped hard boiled eggs. Adjust the consistency to your preference.
- Taste and adjust – Season with salt as needed.
- Serve – Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for a chilled option.
Notes
- You can add diced pickles for extra tanginess.
- For a spicier kick, increase the cayenne pepper amount.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Cajun, Potato Salad, Side Dish, Picnic, BBQ, Easy Recipe
Find it online: https://kitchenbyrita.com/cajun-style-potato-salad-recipe/
