Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 12–15 minutes | Total: 25 minutes | Serves: 6–8
Best For: BBQs, picnics, to’ona’i, celebrations

A Simple, Creamy Potato Salad Made the Samoan Way

This Easy Potato Salad is a creamy, comforting favourite made with just a handful of simple ingredients — potatoes, eggs, and Best Foods mayo. It’s a no-fuss side dish you can whip up quickly for BBQs, church gatherings, Christmas lunch, or any family meal.

Keep it classic, or add colourful extras like sweet potato, canned beetroot, or mixed veggies to make it your own.

Ingredients for Simple Potato Salad

• 1 kg potatoes, peeled and chopped

• 3 eggs, boiled and chopped

• ½–1 cup Best Foods mayonnaise (to taste)

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Garlic powder, to taste

• Onion powder (optional)

Optional Add-Ins:

• 1–2 sweet potatoes, cooked and chopped

• Canned beetroot, drained and diced

• Cooked mixed frozen vegetables

• Spring onions (for garnish)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cook potatoes. Peel (optional) and chop potatoes into even pieces. Boil in salted water until just tender.

2. Cook eggs. Boil eggs, peel, and chop.

3. Cool slightly. Drain potatoes and let them cool for a few minutes — warm potatoes absorb flavour better.

4. Combine. Add potatoes and chopped eggs to a large bowl.

5. Add mayo. Mix through Best Foods mayonnaise until everything is coated and creamy.

6. Season. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder (optional) to taste.

7. Add optional extras. Gently fold in sweet potato, canned beetroot, or mixed veggies if using.

8. Serve. Garnish with spring onions if desired.

Helpful Tips

• Best Foods mayo gives the richest flavour — highly recommended.

• Add mayo slowly so you can control the creaminess.

• Don’t overcook the potatoes or they will fall apart when mixing.

• Add canned beetroot last if you don’t want the whole salad turning pink.

Why This Recipe Works

• Uses simple, budget-friendly ingredients.

• Quick to prepare for family events and gatherings.

• Flexible — add colour and texture if you want to.

• Works for BBQs, picnics, celebrations, and to’ona’i.

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