Cajun Potato Salad Recipe

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I have been making this mouthwatering potato salad for about 10 years. My family likes spicy foods, and thanks to a son living in New Orleans, we have a constant supply of Cajun sausage for this recipe. Made with extra sausage, it's a filling one-dish meal.—Margaret Scott, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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Cajun Potato Salad Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds small red potatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onions
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 6 tablespoons cider vinegar, divided
  • 1/2 pound smoked kielbasa or smoked Polish sausage, sliced
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool completely.
  • Cut into 1/4-in. slices; transfer to a large bowl. Add onions, parsley and 3 tablespoons vinegar; toss.
  • In a medium skillet, cook sausage in oil for 5-10 minutes or until it begins to brown. Remove with slotted spoon and add to potato mixture.
  • To drippings in skillet, add mustard, garlic, pepper, cayenne pepper and remaining vinegar; bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Pour over salad; toss gently. Serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 361 calories, 24 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 482 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 9 g protein.

Originally published as Cajun Potato Salad in Taste of Home June/July 1995, p25

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Reviewed on May. 10, 2010 by Eleana214

My husband is not a fan of vinegar but he could not quit eating this recipe. He thought it was wonderful.

 
 
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