Best Grilled Southwestern Potato Salad Recipes

GRILLED SOUTHWESTERN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 5 minutes. Drain potatoes and toss with oil., Grill poblanos, covered, over high heat 8-10 minutes or until skins are blistered and blackened on all sides, turning occasionally. Immediately place peppers in a small bowl; let stand, covered, 20 minutes. Reduce grill temperature to medium heat., Grill corn and potatoes, covered, over medium heat 12-15 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, turning occasionally. Cool slightly., Peel off and discard charred skin from poblanos; remove stems and seeds. Cut peppers into 1/2-in. pieces and place in a large bowl. Cut corn from cobs and cut potatoes into 3/4-in. pieces; add to peppers., In a small bowl, whisk buttermilk, sour cream and lime juice until blended; stir in jalapeno, cilantro and seasonings. Add to potato mixture, stirring in as much dressing as desired to coat. Serve with lime wedges. Refrigerate leftovers.

SOUTHWESTERN GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH POTATO AND CORN SALAD

Steps:

• To make spice rub: In a small bowl stir together the cumin, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano and black pepper. Measure 1 1/2 teaspoons of the spice rub and set aside.
• Rub the remaining spice rub all over the pork tenderloin and set aside (if you are not going to grill the tenderloin within 30 minutes, refrigerate until needed).
• To make salad: In another small bowl whisk together the lime juice, reserved spice rub and olive oil. Set aside.
• Bring 2 medium pots of water to a boil. Add the corn to one pot and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and let cool. When cool enough to handle, cut the corn off of the cobs.
• Prepare grill and preheat to medium-high (see note).
• Add a large pinch of salt to the second pot and add the diced potatoes. Return to a boil and cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until the potatoes are just tender, Drain and place in a large bowl. Toss the warm potatoes with 2 tablespoons of the dressing and let stand for a few minutes so the potatoes can absorb the dressing.
• Add the cut corn to the potatoes along with the red pepper, jalapeño, red and green onions and cilantro. Toss and add the remaining dressing. Toss again and set aside to allow the flavors to blend. Just before serving, taste and add additional salt and pepper if necessary.
• Brush the prepared grill with oil and place the tenderloin in the center of the grill. Grill for 12 to 14 minutes, turning every 2 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees. Remove from grill, tent with aluminum foil and let stand for 10 minutes. Slice pork and serve with the salad.
• Note: To check grill temperature, count the seconds you can hold your hand, palm side down, 2 to 3 inches above the rack until it feels uncomfortable: 3 seconds for medium-hot.

SOUTHWESTERN GRILLED SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato slices with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place the sweet potatoes on a grill over medium heat. Cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes on each side. When the sweet potatoes are close to being done, place the ear of corn on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes, rotating so the kernels get slightly charred. Let the sweet potatoes and corn cool to room temperature. 2. Cut the sweet potatoes into cubes and place in a large bowl. With a sharp knife, remove the corn kernels from the cob. Add the corn to the bowl. Stir in black beans, red pepper, greenonions, cilantro, and avocado. Squeeze the lime juice over the salad and stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve. Note-the salad will keep in the refrigerator for 2 days.

GRILLED SOUTHWESTERN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Heat a gas grill to medium or prepare a charcoal fire with medium and low heat areas. Put the onions and bell peppers onto rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Turn and rub the vegetables to coat all over with the oil and seasonings.
• 2. Grill vegetables, covered, until they have good grill marks about five minutes. Flip, cover, and continue to grill until the peppers are softened and nicely browned, about another five minutes. As they finish cooking, transfer the peppers to the baking sheet. Reduce the heat of a gas grill to medium low or transfer the onions to the cooler part of the fire and continue cooking until they are just tender and Brown. It's fine if they are charred in places, about another eight minutes.
• 3. Move the grilled vegetables to a cutting board and let cool. Scrape the skins off the peppers if you like. Coarsely chop the peppers and onions and toss in a large serving bowl along with the corn, bacon, cilantro, and chili powder.
• 4. Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water by a couple of inches, stir in 2 tablespoon salt, and bring to boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until the potatoes are just tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and toss with the grilled vegetables, the remaining 1/2 cup +2 tablespoons oil, and the vinegar. Season with salt, black pepper, and more vinegar to taste. Let sit for at least 30 minutes and up to two hours at room temperature before serving. This potato salad is filled with favorite flavorings of the Southwest such as corn, chilies, red onions, peppers, and some crisp bacon. Serves 10 to 12