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Cajun Potato Salad Pressure Cooker Style

Cajun Potato Salad is creamy, spicy, smoky, and absolutely packed with flavor! It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 441 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker for cooking the potatoes
  • 1 Large mixing bowl for mixing

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs. russet potatoes washed and ready to go
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika for smoky Cajun vibe
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme for earthiness
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano for earthiness
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder adds gentle punch
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder adds gentle punch
  • ¾ teaspoon salt essential seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper essential seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper for spicy kick
  • 2 large hard boiled eggs chopped nice and neat
  • 2 stalks celery diced for crunchiness
  • 3 green onions sliced thin
  • 1 cup mayonnaise part of dressing
  • 2 tablespoon Creole mustard or spicy brown mustard
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar part of dressing
  • ½ teaspoon hot sauce part of dressing
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar part of dressing

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Peel your russet potatoes and cut 'em up into bite-sized chunks. Easy to eat, easy to cook.
  • Throw those pieces in your pressure cooker pot, then cover with water, adding 1 teaspoon salt. This boosts that broth depth you want.
  • Lock the lid on, and set your cooker to high pressure. You’ll hear steam cues and soon the float valve will rise, signaling it’s doing its thing.
  • Cook 'em for about 7 minutes. Once done, give the cooker a natural release to keep those taters tender, not mushy.
  • Drain the potatoes well and dump 'em into a big mixing bowl. Let 'em cool just a tad before seasoning.
  • Mix together your smoked paprika, dried thyme, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle this spice blend over the warm potatoes. Gently toss to coat every piece with those Cajun flavors.
  • Lastly, fold in the chopped eggs, celery, green onions, parsley, and your creamy mayo mixture made with Creole mustard, red wine vinegar, hot sauce, and sugar. Chill it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes so all the flavors chat and mingle.

Notes

Ensure the potato salad chills for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor melding.