SMASHED POTATO AND CORN SALAD

Smashed Potato and Corn Salad image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds red-skinned potatoes, scrubbed
1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (cut from 3 ears of corn)
3/4 cup plain yogurt
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
1/4 bunch chives, snipped to 1/2-inch lengths (about 1/4 cup)
1 fresh jalapeno, thinly sliced crosswise
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat and drain. Let cool. Break potatoes into chunks with your fingers, or break them up with a wooden spoon.
Meanwhile, bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add corn and blanch until tender and bright yellow, about 3 minutes. Drain and let cool.
In a small bowl, combine yogurt and sour cream. Stir in lemon or lime juice, all but 2 tablespoons of the chives, and the jalapeno, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
In a large serving bowl, combine potatoes and corn, reserving some corn for garnish. Toss with dressing, and garnish with remaining corn and chives.