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Healthy Cajun Potato Salad

This healthy Cajun potato salad combines delicious petite gold potatoes, a spicy Greek yogurt dressing, and blackened shrimp for a flavor-packed side dish.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword cajun potato salad, healthy potato salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 270kcal
Author Snacking in Sneakers

Ingredients

Blackening Spice Mix:

  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Potato Salad:

  • 3 green onions, thinly diced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 lbs Side Delights® Gourmet Pure Gold Petite Potatoes
  • 1 1/4 lbs raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tail removed
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp blackening spice mix
  • 1 tbsp butter

Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp spicy mustard
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp blackening spice mix (or more to taste)

Instructions

  • Add all the spices for the blackening spice mix to a small bowl, stir well, then set aside for now.
  • Chop your onions, celery, and bell pepper, and add to a large mixing bowl. Set aside for now.
  • Halve or quarter the potatoes (depending on your preferred size) and place them in a pot. Fill with water until all potatoes are submerged. Bring to a boil over medium heat on the stove and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, as potatoes are cooking: Toss your shrimp in the olive oil, then with 1 tbsp of the blackening spice mixture you prepared earlier.
  • Heat 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until shrimp is cooked through. Remove from heat.
  • When potatoes are done, drain and add to your bowl with the chopped veggies. Add the shrimp.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, spicy mustard, lemon juice, and about 1 tbsp (more or less, according to taste) of the remaining blackening spice mix.
  • Pour the yogurt-based dressing over the potato/veggie/shrimp mixture. Toss everything well to combine. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition analysis (approximate per serving):
270 calories, 4 g fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 372 mg sodium, 31.5 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 3.5 g sugar, 28 g protein, Vitamin A: 19%, Vitamin C: 62%, Calcium: 14%, Iron: 20%, Potassium: 36%

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal