Easy Brazilian Potato Mayonnaise Salad - Perfect for BBQs and Side Dishes
This quick and easy Brazilian mayonnaise salad (salada de maionese) is a delicious side dish made with tender potatoes, chopped eggs, olives, and vegetables, all mixed into a creamy seasoned mayo dressing. It’s perfect for barbecues, festive meals, or as a refreshing side for...
- Prep
- 10 minutes
- Cook
- 5 minutes
- Yield
- 5
- Calories
- 1335
Ingredients
- 5 Potatoes
- 1/2 Small Onion
- 3 Eggs
- 1 tbsp Garlic Salt or Salt
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1/2 cup Olives
- 5 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1/2 tbsp Yellow Mustard
- 1 Spring Onion
Equipment Needed
- 1 Egg Slicer
- 1 Vegetable Peeler
Instructions
Preparing the Potatoes
- Peel and cube the potatoes. Medium to small cubes.
- Cook the potatoes in boiling water for about 5 minutes or until al dente.
- Once cooked remove from heat and run it under cold water to stock the cooking process. Strain it and let it cool down completely.
Eggs
- Cook in boiling water for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Peel and chop.
Chop
- Chop in small pieces onions and olives and spring onion if using then set aside.
Combining
- In a large serving dish add the potatoes and onions, combine with mayonnaise and mustard.
- Add garlic salt, paprika and cayenne pepper and mix.
- Finish with the eggs and spring onion.
- Gently mix.
- Refrigerate until serving.