RCI-VG.002.0023.001
Cajun Potato Salad
Cajun Potato Salad
Prep20 min
Cook5 min
Total25 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 2 lbs
- ½ cup
- ½ cup
- ¼ cup
- cider vinegar6 tablespoonsdivided
- precooked smoked kielbasa or Cajun sausage½ lbsliced
- – 6 tablespoons olive oil4 unit
- 1 tablespoon
- garlic2 clovesminced
- ½ teaspoon
- – ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper¼ unit
Method
1
Boil salted water in a large pot and add whole small red potatoes, cooking until fork-tender but still firm.
20 minutes
2
While potatoes cook, combine 4 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl, whisking until emulsified.
2 minutes
3
In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté the sliced smoked kielbasa until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.
3 minutes
4
Transfer the warm potatoes to a large mixing bowl and immediately pour the dressing over them, tossing gently to coat.
5
Add the sautéed kielbasa to the potatoes along with the remaining 3 tablespoons cider vinegar, chopped red onions, and half of the sliced green onions, folding everything together gently.
6
Let the salad rest for 10-15 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld.
7
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed with additional pepper or cayenne pepper.
8
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh minced parsley and remaining sliced green onions just before serving.