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Cajun Sweet Potato Salad

Cajun Sweet Potato Salad


This recipe was a total accident and a HUGE hit! I was making potato salad to go with Gumbo (it's great in a bowl of gumbo instead of rice!) and I was out of potatoes. It was late so I didn't want to go to the store. I happened to have a bag of sweet potatoes so I improvised. I added the seafood boil to the boiling potatoes in hopes of cutting the sweetness in exchange for some savory and spice. Worked great and I think this is how I'll and making all of my future potato salad! Enjoy! 


8 medium Sweet Potatoes 

1 1/2 Cup Mayo

2 tbs Apple Cider Vinegar

2 Tbs sugar

2 Tbs Yellow Mustard

1 Tsp Tony's Seasoning

1 Tsp Garlic Powder

1/2 Tsp Pepper

2 ribs of celery sliced

1 cup finely chopped onion

5 eggs

1/2 cup- 1 cup Zatirains Pro Boil (or other all in one powdered seafood boil)

Paprika


Start your water to boil. Peel the potatoes and chop into small cubes. Add the seafood boil seasoning. The amount you add depends on the amount of water. You want the water to be salty but not unpalatable so taste it and add more if needed. Add the potatoes and eggs. Boil for about 10 minutes or until the potatoes are completely cooked. Dump into a colander when done. 


While the potatoes and eggs are cooking : 


In a bowl, mix together all ingredients except the chopped veggies and eggs. Stir until well combined.


Peel & chop the eggs


Add all ingredients except the egg and stir still well combined. I like to take a potato masher and just mash the mixture a few times but not a lot. You still want to see cubes of potatoes. Taste it and see if it needs more salt, pepper, mustard , etc. Gently stir in the chopped eggs and top with Paprika. Chill before serving.




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