There are times when I complain about things not going the way I want them to in my life.Whenever I do my dad reminds me of the 100 theory..
In short, it is that each one of us has a total score of 100 for the various aspects of life( health, intelligence, looks, family, marriage, kids, money…etc).For each and every person out there, the total is always 100 . Some people score high in intelligence and family but on the other hand they are not doing so well in the looks department. Others have money and beauty but their marriage is falling apart or maybe they have a great family, money and looks but they are sick..
I have my days when I wish I had it all or when the longing for what I miss takes over.Then my dad reminds me of that theory and I feel a little better because I know that no matter how much I whine, deep down I wouldn’t exchange the blessings I have for the things that I miss. 
Keeping with the 100 theme, I wanted to make a healthy potato salad and if you had ever tried to make a healthier version of any recipe you would know that when you take out the fat, a big part of the flavor goes with it. I wanted a potato salad that was healthy but I also wanted it to be flavorful and satisfying. The answer was to use bold strong flavors so as not to miss the fat and the richness and so the cajun inspired potato salad was born.
PrintCajun Inspired Potato Salad
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
A flavorful Cajun-inspired potato salad with creamy potatoes, crunchy peppers, and fragrant basil, perfect for a healthy and satisfying side dish.
Ingredients
- 4-5 medium potatoes peeled cubed and boiled
- 2-3 (28-43 g)teaspoons of the home made Cajun spice (recipe follows)
- 1/2 red pepper cut into strips
- 1/2 yellow pepper cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons (30g )light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) greek yogurt
- a small bunch of basil
home-made Cajun Spice
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon (15 g)coarse sea salt
- 1 tablespoon(15 g) freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (15 g)garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 g)onion powder
- 2 teaspoons (30g)creole seasoning
- teaspoon (2.5g)ground allspice
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until they are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain them well.
- While the potatoes are still hot, sprinkle them with the Cajun spices and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Add the red and yellow pepper strips to the potatoes.
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and yogurt until smooth. Pour over the potato mixture.
- Add the torn basil leaves and toss everything gently to combine.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
For a spicier salad, increase the amount of Cajun spice. This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator, which will enhance the flavors. If you prefer a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for the mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 10
