Cajun Potato Salad

Name: Cajun Potato Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 3 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 tsp kosher salt (for boiling water); 4 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped; 2/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp yellow mustard; 2 tsp Louisiana-style hot sauce; 2 tsp Cajun seasoning blend; 2 celery stalks, finely diced; 4 green onions, sliced; 1/4 cup dill pickles, finely chopped; 2 tsp apple cider vinegar

A bold, creamy potato salad seasoned with Cajun spices, yellow mustard, and hot sauce - a Louisiana staple that's traditionally served alongside gumbo or eaten right inside the bowl. Plan ahead: chill at least 1 hour before serving.

40 minEasyServes 6340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tsp kosher salt (for boiling water)
4 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp yellow mustard
2 tsp Louisiana-style hot sauce
2 tsp Cajun seasoning blend
2 celery stalks, finely diced
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
2 tsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1

Place 3 lbs peeled and cubed russet potatoes in a large pot of cold water with 2 tsp kosher salt (for boiling water). Boil until just fork-tender, 12-15 minutes. Drain and spread on a sheet pan to cool to room temperature.
2

While potatoes cool, whisk together 2/3 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp yellow mustard, 2 tsp Louisiana-style hot sauce, 2 tsp Cajun seasoning blend, and 2 tsp apple cider vinegar in a large bowl.
3

Add the cooled potatoes, 4 hard-boiled and chopped large eggs, 2 finely diced celery stalks, 4 sliced green onions, and 1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles. Fold gently until well coated.
4

Taste and adjust seasoning. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
5

Serve chilled, garnished with extra green onions if desired.

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Questions

Why fold instead of stir in Cajun Potato Salad?

Step 3 reads: "Fold gently until well coated." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 3 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

What can I use instead of Cajun seasoning in Cajun Potato Salad?

The entry for Cajun Potato Salad calls for 2 tsp Cajun seasoning blend. In its place: Two parts paprika to one part each of garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, oregano and cayenne, with salt.

Can I make Cajun Potato Salad less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Cajun Potato Salad comes from 2 tsp Louisiana-style hot sauce. For a milder plate, start with half the hot sauce and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes.

How many calories are in Cajun Potato Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 340 calories, with 14 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat, plus 7 g fiber and 378 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I make Cajun Potato Salad ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. The base of Cajun Potato Salad is potatoes, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. It does not freeze.

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