This Cajun potato salad is about to become your new favorite! It's easy, creamy, and has a delicious Cajun kick. Make this recipe and you'll be the star of the BBQ.
4cups peeled potatoes (chopped into 3/4 inch cubes)
1/2cup diced onion
1/3cup diced bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2-3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Peel your potatoes and chop them into 3/4 inch cubes. Place chopped potatoes into a large pot and fill with enough cold water to cover them by an inch
Bring the potatoes to a boil over medium-high heat, once boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low, and cook for 7-8 minutes until fork tender
Use a colander to drain the potatoes and let them cool completely to room temperature
While the potatoes are cooling, finely dice the onions and bell pepper
Next, in a large bowl, whisk together the diced onions, diced bell pepper, celery seed, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning and vinegar until smooth and creamy
Place the fully cooled potatoes into the spiced mayo mixture and gently stir them in with a rubber spatula until fully coated
Chill the potato salad in the fridge until you're ready, and enjoy!
Notes
Cut the potatoes into equal sized cubes
Let the potatoes cool COMPLETELY before adding it to the mayo mixture
Substitute the celery seed with 3 tablespoons of finely diced celery if you prefer
Add salt and black pepper to your taste
Adjust the Cajun spice to your taste
If you like hard boiled eggs, feel free to dice 2 up and add them
Add more mayo if you'd like
You can top the finished potato salad with diced green onions and fresh parsley for added brightness
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days