Salads
Aussie Potato Salad
Ingredients
- - Potatoes, waxy variety, peeled and cubed - 800 g (1.75 lb)
- - Egg, hard-boiled and chopped - 3 eggs
- - Mayonnaise - 150 g (2/3 cup)
- - Whole-egg mustard - 1 tbsp
- - Celery, finely diced - 1 stalk
- - Spring onion (scallion), sliced - 2 stalks
- - Salt - 1/2 tsp
- - Black pepper - 1/4 tsp
- - Paprika (for garnish) - 1/4 tsp
Method
- Place potato cubes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 12-15 minutes until just tender, then drain and cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Add the warm potatoes to the bowl along with chopped hard-boiled egg, celery, and spring onion.
- Gently fold everything together until well coated, being careful not to mash the potatoes.
- Sprinkle with paprika and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavours combine.
Introduction: A fixture of Australian BBQs and Christmas lunches, this creamy potato salad reflects the country’s British and post-war European migrant influences.
Cultural Background: A fixture of Australian BBQs and Christmas lunches, this creamy potato salad reflects the country’s British and post-war European migrant influences. It’s a mandatory side dish at nearly every backyard barbecue and shared family gathering across the country.
Tips: Use a waxy potato variety like Nicola or Kipfler to hold shape after boiling. Dress the potatoes while still slightly warm so they absorb the flavours better.
Variations: Add crispy bacon bits for a smokier version. Use Greek yoghurt in place of half the mayonnaise for a lighter dressing.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Not applicable — served cold.
Nutrition: Calories: 260 kcal | Protein: 6 g | Carbs: 24 g | Fat: 16 g | Sodium: 340 mg
FAQs:
Q: Why does the potato salad taste bland the next day?
A: It shouldn’t — resting time actually improves the flavour as ingredients meld together in the fridge.
Q: Can I make this dairy-free?
A: Yes, standard mayonnaise is typically dairy-free already; just check the label.