Name: South African Potato Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 10 eggs; 12 medium white potatoes with skin; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 1.5 cups mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

This recipe was developed at its original yield. Ingredient amounts are automatically adjusted, but cooking times and steps remain unchanged. Note that not all recipes scale perfectly.

Original recipe (1X) yields 15 servings:

10 eggs
12 medium white potatoes with skin
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cups mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (Optional)

Directions

Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil and cook the eggs for 10 minutes. Once done, remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and set them aside to cool.
In the same pot, add the whole potatoes and boil them until a knife can be easily inserted, but they are not overly soft. Once they are cooked, drain the water and allow the potatoes to cool.
Peel and chop the eggs, then transfer them to a large serving bowl. Stir in the chopped green onions.
Once the potatoes have cooled, peel and chop them, then add them to the bowl with the eggs and onions.
Pour the sweetened condensed milk into the bowl and stir in the mayonnaise until everything is well mixed.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top for garnish, if desired.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve. This dish is best served chilled.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Value	Amount
Calories	412
Total Fat	23g (30% DV)
Saturated Fat	5g (26% DV)
Cholesterol	141mg (47% DV)
Sodium	218mg (9% DV)
Total Carbohydrate	43g (16% DV)
Dietary Fiber	5g (16% DV)
Total Sugars	17g
Protein	10g (19% DV)
Vitamin C	37mg (42% DV)
Calcium	120mg (9% DV)
Iron	2mg (10% DV)
Potassium	881mg (19% DV)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Nutrient information may not be available for all ingredients. If following a medically restrictive diet, consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe.

Comments

Windtraveler

10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM

I enjoyed this potato salad. Everyone was trying to figure out the ingrediants because it does have an original taste to it. It makes people wonder and it's funny to watch their expressions as they notice there is something special and different about this potato salad. I didn't give it a 5 because while delicious it was not restaurant material, but for home and for anyone that loves potato salad, I do recommend this salad. I don't think it's for everyone, but everyone in my family did enjoy it.

Jessica Martin

04/13/2025 12:32:47 AM

Quick, easy, and incredibly tasty.

HardyFries2447

05/03/2023 11:59:20 PM

Definitely different. The recipe as is, looks NOTHING like the picture, and is much too runny with 14 ounces of the sweet condensed milk.

Angel Miller

02/18/2015 10:23:30 AM

Ever since first trying this recipe it has been my go to potato salad. Everybody seems to really like it. I add black olives to the mix and it becomes a real treat.

Transformed50

12/01/2011 12:48:47 AM

I would definitely use this recipe again. I added salt and pepper lightly to the potatoes, bell peppers and a twist: some marinated broccoli from a thanksgiving dish for crunch and fiber. A great marriage of flavors.

Susan

05/03/2011 12:59:38 PM

Awesome recipe! I make this often for a household of several men and they eat all of it every time!

KIMAR

05/23/2010 06:19:02 PM

A bit too sweet and too "soupy". Using half of the sweetened condensed milk would take care of both of these problems. I added some bacon bits; the salad needed a bit of salt anyway, which the bacon bits provided.

Alli

02/18/2010 03:18:14 PM

My husband is from South Africa and he lives with us is the USA so if he can get anything South-African he is happy!!!! corrinamarais are you fro south africa? Thanks for the recipe!!

sparkle

05/16/2009 06:47:49 PM

I cut the entire recipe in half and the sweetened condensed milk made it too sweet. However, the condensed milk is a nice twist in the recipe for a new flavor every now and then

Liyana 'i Zulu

05/06/2008 02:50:18 PM

this is really a wonderful recipe. our traditional family potato salad is basically the same- we just add small bits of fried bacon, green peppers and about a tablespoon of sweet chilli sauce- it makes a world of difference!