Maionese de Batata
Elevate your side dish game with the irresistible charm of Maionese de Batata, a Brazilian-style potato salad that's as vibrant as it is delicious. Featuring tender cubes of potatoes and carrots, nutty green peas, and a creamy mayo dressing infused with red onion, fresh parsley, and a tangy splash of apple cider vinegar, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ready in just 40 minutes, this chilled salad is a fantastic make-ahead option for gatherings, barbecues, or as a fresh complement to grilled meats. With its colorful presentation and refreshing taste, Maionese de Batata adds a touch of sophistication to any table while bringing a taste of Brazilian comfort food to your kitchen. Keywords: Brazilian potato salad, Maionese de Batata recipe, creamy side dish, easy chilled salad, Brazilian comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 kg potatoes
- 2 carrots
- 1 cup green peas
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 small red onion
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes. Place them in a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
While the potatoes are cooking, peel and dice the carrots into similar-sized cubes.
When the potatoes have been boiling for about 10 minutes, add the diced carrots to the pot.
Continue boiling the potatoes and carrots together for another 10 minutes, or until both are tender when pierced with a fork.
In a separate small pot, bring water to a boil and cook the green peas for about 2-3 minutes until tender, then drain and set aside.
Drain the boiled potatoes and carrots and let them cool for a few minutes.
Finely chop the red onion and parsley and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled potatoes, carrots, and peas.
Add the mayonnaise, chopped red onion, parsley, salt, black pepper, and apple cider vinegar. Gently stir to combine all the ingredients, making sure the vegetables are well coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Refrigerate the maionese de batata for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a delightful side dish for your meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2891 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 175.0 g | 224% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 3136 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 306.4 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.2 g | 133% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.4 g | ||
| Protein | 36.0 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 281 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 6444 mg | 137% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
