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
- Umami & Savory — 5.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.9 / 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)
- 2 pounds potatoes
- 3/4 cup hellmann's or best foods real mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup celery
- 1/3 cup green bell pepper chopped
- 1/4 cup onion chopped
- 1/4 cup relish
- 1 1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
- 1 teaspoon white, white wine, red vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs hard-cooked, chopped
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. 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. 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.