Creamy Mayo Potato Salad

Name: Creamy Mayo Potato Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, diced; 1 cup carrots, diced; 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed; 1/4 cup pitted green olives, sliced; 2/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

A traditional Brazilian-style chilled potato salad tossed with diced carrots, sweet peas, green olives, and a bright lime mayonnaise dressing.

35 minEasyServes 6240 cal/serving

BrazilianSideStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
1 cup carrots, diced
1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
1/4 cup pitted green olives, sliced
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1

Place 2 lbs diced Yukon Gold potatoes and 1 cup diced carrots in a large pot and cover with cold water and half of the 1 tsp salt.
2

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until tender.
3

Drain the vegetables completely and let them cool to room temperature.
4

In a bowl, whisk together 2/3 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, remaining 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper.
5

Fold the cooled vegetables, 1/2 cup thawed frozen green peas, 1/4 cup sliced pitted green olives, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley into the dressing until coated, then chill before serving.

Questions

How long does Creamy Mayo Potato Salad keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Creamy Mayo 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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