Traditional Jamaican Potato Salad with Scallions
This Traditional Jamaican Potato Salad with Scallions offers a creamy, flavorful twist on classic potato salad, infused with the fresh taste of scallions and a hint of Caribbean seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 scallions, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Place the peeled and cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until potatoes are tender but firm, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, allspice, black pepper, salt, and lime juice. Mix well.
- Add the cooled potatoes, scallions, celery, chopped hard-boiled eggs (if using), and fresh parsley to the dressing. Gently fold until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature as a delicious side dish.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a small minced Scotch bonnet pepper or substitute scallions with chives for a milder flavor.