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Caribbean Potato Salad

Cultural Context

Caribbean Potato Salad is a vibrant dish often served at gatherings and celebrations in Jamaica. It reflects the region's love for colorful, flavorful food, combining local vegetables and creamy dressings. This salad is a staple at barbecues and festive occasions, showcasing the Caribbean's culinary creativity. Variations abound, with some adding tropical fruits or spices, making it a beloved dish both locally and in the diaspora.

CaribbeanJMside
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
4 cups raw potatoes
4 hard-boiled eggs
1 cup celery
1 cup onion
1 cup peas
1 cup carrots
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons sweet relish
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu provides protein while being plant-based and cost-effective

1

Peel and cut raw potatoes into smaller pieces and place them in water.

2

Bring the water with the potatoes to a boil.

3

Add boiled eggs to the boiling water with the potatoes (optional).

4

Check if the potatoes are soft by sticking a fork in them, then drain the water.

5

Peel the boiled eggs and dice them into small pieces.

6

Dice celery into small pieces.

7

Grate about a quarter of an onion and add it to the bowl.

8

Add diced potatoes, diced eggs, diced celery, and grated onion into a mixing bowl.

9

Add peas and carrots to the bowl.

10

Season with black pepper, sweet relish, garlic powder, paprika, and seasoned salt.

11

Add mayonnaise and yellow mustard to the mixture.

12

Add salt to taste, mixing and tasting as you go to adjust seasoning.

13

Add more mayonnaise for creaminess as desired.

14

Add a little bit of sugar to enhance the flavor and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Equipment Needed

large potmixing bowlspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

eggssoy

Also Known As

Jamaican Potato SaladTropical Potato Salad

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