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    Home · Recipes · Side Dishes · Easy Potato Salad Recipe with Southwestern Flavors

    April 3, 2017

    Easy Potato Salad Recipe with Southwestern Flavors

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    An easy potato salad recipe with a Southwestern twist, featuring creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, black beans, corn and a zesty chipotle dressing.

    Southwestern Potato Salad Recipe in a white serving bowl sitting on top of a striped colorful napkin. Off to the left side lying flat is a wooden spoon.

    This potato salad recipe was specifically created to vibe well with Tex-Mex cuisine, as well as any protein with a Southwestern vibe, and grilled meats.

    Sure rice and beans are great, but if you want to bring something a little more exciting to the party, this Southwestern potato salad is the way to do. But, before we get into what this potato salad is, let's talk a few potato salad basics:

    WHAT IS POTATO SALAD AND WHAT GOES IN IT

    Potato salad is a combination of boiled or roasted potatoes, add-ins like vegetables or proteins (e.g. bacon), and a dressing.

    COOKED POTATOES

    The potato salad base usually consists of potatoes that have been cut into chunks and boiled (or roasted) until fork tender. This potato salad in particular calls for Yukon Gold potatoes, which make for an extra creamy potato salad, but you could use Russets if preferred.

    ADD-IN'S

    The next element of a potato salad is what I referred to as the "add-ins," and this is where you can really get creative. Whether it be diced celery, onion and chopped hard-boiled egg for a classic potato salad; capers, dill and roasted red peppers for one with more of a Mediterranean vibe, this is truly a place for creativity.

    POTATO SALAD DRESSINGS

    The last element of a potato salad is the dressing. Potato salad dressings are usually mayonnaise based, but can also consist of a great deal of mustard (for a more "yellow" potato salad), or even a vinaigrette, often used on warm potato salads. Yes! Potato salad can be served warm, as well as cold. And, the versatility goes on...

    Southwestern Potato Salad in a gray serving bowl sitting on top of a colorful striped napkin.

    This easy potato salad recipe is loaded with sweet corn, crisp red peppers, and creamy black beans, and top it off with a bright and zingy dressing infused with lime, spicy adobo sauce and chili powder.

    Potato salads are also great for entertaining, as they are make-ahead and tend to get better and better as they sit overnight in the fridge. Try this recipe out at your next barbecue and enjoy!

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    Easy Potato Salad Recipe with Southwestern Flavors
    Prep Time
    22 mins
    Cook Time
    20 mins
    Total Time
    42 mins
     

    An easy potato salad recipe with a Southwestern twist, featuring creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, black beans, corn and a zesty chipotle dressing.

    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Southwestern Potato Salad
    Servings: 12 Servings
    Calories: 287 kcal
    Author: Kelly Anthony
    Ingredients
    • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes or Russets, if preferred, scrubbed and peeled
    • 1 ½ tablespoon White Wine or Distilled vinegar
    • 1 ¼ cup mayonnaise
    • Zest of 1 lime plus juice of ½ a lime
    • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
    • 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
    • 2 teaspoon adobo sauce from chipotles in adobo
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 15 ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
    • 1 ½ cup cooked corn
    • ¾ cup finely diced red bell pepper
    • ⅓ cup finely diced red onion
    • ½ cup finely diced celery
    • 2 tablespoons minced Cilantro optional
    Instructions
    1. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and cut each half into thirds. Transfer potatoes to a large saucepan and cover with water by 1inch. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Allow to boil for about 15-20 minutes, or until fork tender. Transfer the potatoes to a colander and strain thoroughly. 

    2. Place in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with vinegar and gently toss. Set aside to cool. 

    3. In the meantime, make the dressing by adding mayonnaise, lime zest and juice, cumin, salt, adobo sauce, chili powder and black pepper to a bowl. Whisk to combine. Set aside until ready to use. 

    4. Add the black beans, corn, red bell pepper, onion, celery, cilantro and dressing. Stir ingredients together until mixed and transfer to the refrigerator to chill, about 3 hours. Once chilled, serve and enjoy. 

    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Potato Salad Recipe with Southwestern Flavors
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 287 Calories from Fat 162
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 18g28%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Cholesterol 9mg3%
    Sodium 1027mg45%
    Potassium 673mg19%
    Carbohydrates 25g8%
    Fiber 6g25%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 6g12%
    Vitamin A 435IU9%
    Vitamin C 27.3mg33%
    Calcium 57mg6%
    Iron 4.9mg27%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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