Southern · side

New Orleans Kickin' Potato Salad

New Orleans Kickin' Potato Salad reads umami 4.5, salinity 4.4 and richness 3.9 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Southern side, about 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

The measured notes (of 18)

Umami 4.5 · Salinity 4.4 · Richness 3.9 · Sourness 3.9 · Heat 3.4 · Allium 3.4 · Sweetness 2.0 · Smoke 1.8 · Earthy 1.6 · Herbaceous 1.2 · Bitterness 1.2 · Fruity 0.9 · Floral 0.9 · Nutty 0.5

What's in it (10)

Time & effort: about 15 min (5 min active) · effort: medium

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 66.5 kcal, 3.2 g protein, 1 g fat, 11.7 g carbs

Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (2 steps)

  1. 1. In 4-quart saucepot, cover potatoes with water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain and cool slightly.
  2. 2. In large bowl, combine all ingredients except potatoes. Add potatoes and toss gently. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Serve, if desired, with additional hot pepper sauce.

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.