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1 Braai – 5 potato salads

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A braai without potato salad would be an incomplete occasion. This versatile salad can take on many forms… coated in creamy mayo, dazzled with pesto or paired with our favourite snack of all time, biltong. Rest assured, there is a potato salad recipe to match your fish, veggie burger or good ole’ steak.

Try these recipes for the ultimate potato salads at your next braai

Biltong and potato salad 

Nothing beats a braaied potato topped with salty biltong and a fabulous dressing.


Pesto potato salad

Pesto completes this dish with aromatic basil and garlic, the perfect combo with a steak or some chops.

 

Mexican potato salad

For a more traditional potato salad, you’ll love this Mexican version, loaded with creamy mayo, yoghurt and chives.

Octopus potato salad

Dine like the Italians with this octopus potato salad featuring salty capers and braaied octopus straight from the fire!

 

Spinach and sweet potato salad

If you’re a sweet potato lover, then this recipe is just for you. A delicious way to add greens to your potato salad.

How do you like to enjoy your potato salad? Let us know in the comments. 

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