The 5 best-ever potato salads

When you think of braai salads, potato salad probably comes top of the list! Fluffy potatoes that are doused in creamy and tangy mayo, topped with crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs or kept simple with chives. But why stop there? These 5 potato salad recipes are game-changers that will steal the show at your next braai! 

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1. ROASTED SWEET POTATO SALAD

A slightly healthier version of potato salad. Swap regular potatoes with sweet potatoes and forgo rich and creamy mayo for low-fat yoghurt. Your health-conscious guests will appreciate this one. 

Get the roasted sweet potato salad recipe here.

2. CHAD’S ROASTED POTATO SALAD

Potato salad is usually made with salted, boiled potatoes. This recipe takes things to the next level with crispy, roasted baby potatoes and smoky bacon, plus generous dollops of creamy dressing. 

Get Chad’s roasted potato salad here.

3. POTATO SALAD WITH AVOCADO CREMA

This one rewrites the rules. Instead of mayo, this potato salad is made with an avocado crema of guacamole and crème fraîche. The perfect balance of salty, crispy, tangy, sweet and herby. It’s summer on a plate!

Get the potato salad with avocado crema recipe here.

4. BACON AND CORN POTATO SALAD 

Bacon, mielies, spring onions and herbs tossed in a tangy mayo, mustard and yoghurt dressing mean this potato salad is loaded! Make extra; everyone will definitely be dishing up for seconds. 

Get the bacon and corn potato salad recipe here.

5. POTATO CAESAR SALAD

A twist on the classic “see-sal”. The usual croutons are replaced with crispy potatoes that become the star of the show. If you’re all for eggs in your potato salad, give this recipe a try, you’ll be an instant fan! And if the eggs don’t convince you, the generous amount of parmesan definitely will!

Get the potato Caesar salad recipe here.

 

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