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a bowl of south african potato salad from birds eye view with parsley sprinkled on top and chicken and lettuce in the background

South African Potato Salad

South African potato salad is tangy with a hint of sweet, and just the right amount of flavorful with creamy mayo and savory onion.
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Course Sides & Salads
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2.5-3 lbs yukon gold potatoes
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 small-medium yellow onion
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar red wine vinegar works too
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 2-3 tsp coconut sugar regular cane is fine
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Fill a pot with a couple inches of water and steam potatoes for about 15 minutes or until they are cooked and you can easily slide a fork through one. If you don't have a steamer basket, boil in water.
  • While potatoes are cooking, thinly slice the onion, then combine all remaining ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • When potatoes are ready, drain the hot water and replace with cold water. Using your hands, peel the potatoes. The skin should slide off easily.
  • Add potatoes and onion to the dressing and mix. As you mix, the potatoes might break apart a little - this is good! It will help them not be big, giant bites.
  • Enjoy immeditely while warm or serve cold from the fridge.
  • Store about 4-5 days in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts
South African Potato Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
306
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
13
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
12
mg
4
%
Sodium
 
355
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
611
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
 
26
g
9
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
23
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
28
mg
34
%
Calcium
 
21
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.