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South African Potato Salad with Condensed Milk

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 450
A creamy and flavorful potato salad with a unique South African twist, featuring condensed milk for a touch of sweetness. This salad is perfect as a side dish for barbecues or any gathering.

Ingredients

Salad

  • 2 kilogram raw potatoes ((4lb))
  • 3-4 large shallots (or 1 medium onion, finely diced (roughly 120g/4oz chopped))
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs (peeled and finely chopped (optional))
  • 0.5 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)

Dressing

  • 1 cup full-fat mayonnaise (good quality)
  • 0.5 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (roughly half a large lemon)
  • 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper (or to taste)

Instructions 

  • Cook potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain.
  • Peel and dice warm potatoes.
  • Whisk dressing ingredients together.
  • Add shallots, eggs, and parsley to potatoes.
  • Fold in dressing.
  • Chill for at least two hours. Garnish before serving.

Notes

Adjust the amount of condensed milk to your desired level of sweetness.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $8
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: South African
Keyword: potato

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 28g | Sodium: 600mg