The Best Classic Cajun Potato Salad Recipe
Discover the best creamy Cajun Potato Salad with fork-tender potatoes, zesty Creole mustard, and bold Cajun seasonings. Perfect for any BBQ or potluck!
Servings: 8
Calories: 290kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds red potatoes scrubbed and cut into 1-inch pieces (You can use yellow potatoes instead - peeled, if desired, or leave unpeeled)
- 1/2 bell pepper diced (or use a jalapeno)
- 1 stalk celery diced
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Creole mustard or use whole grain - or more to taste
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 6 hard boiled eggs chopped
Instructions
- Add the cubed potatoes to a pot and cover with water. Add a bit of salt and bring to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes, or until fork tender. Drain and cool slightly.
- To a large bowl, add the bell pepper, celery, green onion, parsley, mayo, mustard, and seasonings. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the cooked potatoes to completely coat them in the creamy mixture.
- Gently stir in the chopped hard boiled eggs. Mix or mash the potato salad to your preferred consistency. Do you want it chunky? Creamy? Both?
- Taste and adjust for salt.
- Serve, or cover and refrigerate to serve chilled.
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Nutrition
Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 628mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 858IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg