CHIPOTLE PEPPER POTATO SALAD

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The next time you make potato salad, think outside of the picnic basket with this crunchy, munchy variation. There's just a touch of chipotle kick.-Jennifer Walker, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 pounds red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup chopped red onion
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup lime juice
4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped, plus 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool to room temperature., In a large bowl, lightly mash 1-1/2 cups potatoes. Add the onions, corn, sweet peppers, eggs, cilantro and remaining potatoes., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle peppers and adobo sauce, garlic, lime zest, cumin, salt and pepper. Pour over potato mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 24g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 394mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.