Description
A flavorful Cajun-inspired potato salad with creamy potatoes, crunchy peppers, and fragrant basil, perfect for a healthy and satisfying side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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