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.

Questions

Can I make Cajun Potato Salad ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Cajun Potato Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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