GRILLED SOUTHWESTERN POTATO SALAD

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This salad is great with a grilled steak for a Tex-Mex meal, and most of it can even be prepared out in the backyard. Poblanos and cayenne make it pop. -Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds large red potatoes, quartered lengthwise
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 poblano peppers
2 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Lime wedges

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.