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Easy Cajun Potato Salad

A bold and spicy Southern twist on a classic side dish, featuring tender red potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, crisp veggies, and a rich, zesty Cajun-spiced mayonnaise dressing.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Cajun, Southern
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 3 lbs red potatoes scrubbed, skins on, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 large eggs hard-boiled, peeled and chopped
  • 0.5 cup celery finely diced
  • 0.5 cup green bell pepper finely diced
  • 0.33 cup green onions thinly sliced
Cajun Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise full-fat recommended
  • 0.25 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Creole mustard or Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Louisiana hot sauce plus more to taste
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika for dusting
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Place cubed red potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by at least an inch. Season water heavily with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, and cook 10-15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool completely.
  2. While potatoes boil, cook the eggs. Boil for 10-12 minutes, transfer to an ice bath, peel, and roughly chop.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Creole mustard, apple cider vinegar, Cajun seasoning, hot sauce, and garlic powder. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or extra hot sauce.
  4. In a large serving bowl, gently combine the cooled potatoes, chopped eggs, celery, green bell pepper, and green onions.
  5. Pour the Cajun dressing over the potato mixture and gently fold with a large spatula until everything is evenly coated. Be careful not to mash the potatoes.
  6. Smooth the top of the salad, dust with smoked paprika, and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
  7. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight) before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Ensure potatoes are entirely cool before adding the dressing, otherwise the mayonnaise will melt and make the salad greasy.