Description
Cajun Potato Salad is a zesty twist on the classic side dish that will elevate your next gathering. Bursting with bold flavors from homemade Cajun seasoning, this creamy salad features tender potatoes, crunchy celery, and hard-boiled eggs, all tossed in a rich dressing. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, or family dinners, this dish is easy to prepare and can even be made ahead of time for convenience. Chill it for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavor profile, and enjoy a crowd-pleasing favorite that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs red potatoes
- 3–4 celery stalks
- 6 hard boiled eggs
- 2 green onions
- 1½ tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 1/3 c mayonnaise
- 1/3 c sour cream
- 1 T apple cider vinegar
- 2 T Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp cracked pepper
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water for 12-15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and spices.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled potatoes with chopped eggs, celery, and green onions. Toss with two-thirds of the dressing until well coated.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes. Just before serving, mix in the remaining dressing and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For extra flavor variation, consider adding diced bell peppers or pickles. Adjust cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference. Make ahead for better flavor melding; it’s perfect served cold!