Best Salsa Potato Salad Recipes

FINGERLING POTATO SALAD WITH GREEN CHILE-CILANTRO SALSA

Steps:

• Cover potatoes with salted cold water by 1 inch, then simmer until just tender, 10 to 15 minutes. (Potatoes will continue to cook after draining; do not overcook or they will break apart.)
• Drain potatoes and rinse under cold water until slightly cooled. Halve lengthwise and while still warm gently toss with 1 tablespoon vinegar. Cool potatoes to room temperature, then season with salt and pepper.
• While potatoes cook, coarsely chop jalapeños and pulse in a food processor with cilantro, shallots, garlic, oil, and remaining 3 tablespoons vinegar until finely chopped.
• Toss potatoes with salsa.

GRILLED SHELLFISH AND POTATO SALAD WITH AVOCADO SALSA, SCALLION OIL, AND PLUM COULIS

Steps:

• Chop enough scallions (including greens) to measure about 1 1/4 cups and in a blender purée with oil and salt and pepper to taste until smooth. Pour purée through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on solids. Discard solids. Scallion oil may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring oil to room temperature before using.
• In a large saucepan cover potatoes with salted cold water by 1 inch and simmer until just tender, about 7 minutes. In a colander drain potatoes and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Pat potatoes dry. Potatoes may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Halve potatoes lengthwise. In a bowl toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Peel and devein shrimp. Remove tough muscle from side of each scallop if necessary. Pat shellfish dry and in a bowl toss with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
• Prepare grill.
• Grill potatoes, cut sides down, on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until lightly charred. Grill shrimp and scallops 2 minutes on each side, or until just cooked through and golden brown. (Alternatively, sauté potatoes and shellfish in a lightly oiled non-stick skillet in batches over moderately high heat.)
• Spoon salsa onto centers of 6 plates and mound mesclun on top. Arrange shellfish and potatoes around salsa and greens (see photograph, page 72). Drizzle shellfish and potatoes with some scallion oil and drizzle greens with some coulis. Serve remaining scallion oil and coulis on the side.

ROASTED POTATO CHICKEN SALAD WITH SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Cook frozen potatoes as directed on bag. Pour into large bowl; stir in beans, chicken, salsa verde and lime juice.
• Arrange salad greens on large platter.
• Spoon potato mixture over greens; sprinkle with pumpkin seeds. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SALSA CHICKEN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes and 1/4 cup water in 2-quart microwavable casserole. Cover and microwave on High 10 to 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain.
• Mix mayonnaise, sour cream and salsa. Mix potatoes and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Fold in mayonnaise mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

SALSA VERDE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in a large saucepan of boiling water, for 12-15 minutes of until just tender. Drain well then transfer to a serving bowl.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients together and season to taste.
• Add half the mayo mixture to the warm potatoes and set aside to cool.
• When you are ready to serve, add remaining mixture and toss to coat.

ROASTED POTATO SALAD WITH SHAVED FENNEL & SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir the parsley, olive oil, chives, capers, orange juice, vinegar, orange zest, thyme, shallot, and garlic to make the salsa verde. Season with kosher salt and pepper to taste. Add the salsa verde and shaved fennel to the bowl of roasted potatoes. Toss well, season with kosher salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

SALSA POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, salsa and parsley. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, celery and onion. Add dressing and toss to coat. Stir in cheese. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

SALSA POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, salsa and parsley. In a bowl, combine potatoes, celery and onion. Add dressing; toss to coat. Stir in cheese. Cover; chill for at least 1 hour before serving.