Best Southwest Potato Salad Recipes

SOUTHWEST POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Cut off the top third of the garlic head so the cloves are exposed.
• Place garlic in a small baking dish or ramekin and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
• Turn garlic cut side down and roast for 60-75 minutes at 325F or until cloves have softened.
• Increase oven temperature to 400°F.
• Lightly oil a large baking sheet and set aside.
• Place russet-type potatoes in a large mixing bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Spread in a flat layer on baking sheet.
• In the same mixing bowl, toss zucchini and sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.
• Spread in a flat layer on baking sheet as well.
• Roast vegetables at 400F for 30 minutes, or until tender.
• Allow to cool.
• Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into a large mixing bowl and mash lightly with a fork.
• Add thawed peas, minced sage, honey, scallions, cayenne pepper, dijon mustard, mayonnaise, toasted pine nuts, salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin to the garlic in the mixing bowl and stir until blended.
• Fold in the roasted vegetables and chopped egg.
• Cover and refrigerate several hours before serving.

SOUTHWEST POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place red or white potatoes and sweet potatoes in 4-quart Dutch oven; add enough water just to cover potatoes. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cook covered 20 to 25 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender; remove sweet potatoes from Dutch oven. Cook red or white potatoes 10 to 15 minutes longer, if necessary, until tender. Drain potatoes. Let stand about 15 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Peel potatoes; cut into cubes.
• Mix mayonnaise, milk, cumin seed, salt and chilies in large glass or plastic bowl. Add potatoes, bell pepper and onions; stir gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors.

SOUTHWEST POTATO SALAD WITH LIME-CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and slice 1/4" thick. Cook just until fork tender; drain and transfer to a bowl.
• Add the peppers and onion to the potatoes.
• Prepare the dressing: Combine remaining ingredients and stir well or shake in a small jar.
• Pour over the still-warm potatoes and stir gently to combine, making sure all potatoes are coated.
• If desired, add more salt, pepper, or lime juice to taste.
• Serve warm or at room temperature. You can also refrigerate to serve later.

SOUTHWEST SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven or gas grill to 375 degrees 1. Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1 inch square chunks. Rinse chunks in water to remove starch. 2. Slice Onion and combine with sweet potato chunks. 3. Toss sweet potatoes and onion with oil and spices. 4. Spread on foil lined sheet pan and roast in oven for 45 minutes or until sweet potatoes are soft. Or put in foil packet and cook on grill. 5. When cooked, put sweet pototo mixture in large bowl and toss with the juice of two limes. 6. Add black beans and leave to cool for 15 minutes. 7. Add queso fresco and cilantro and toss gently. 8. Serve at room temperature, garnished with lime wedges and sprigs of cilantro.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place half of the potatoes and 1/4 cup of the water in 2-quart microwavable casserole. Cover and microwave on High 10 to 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain. Repeat with remaining potatoes and water.
• Mix mayonnaise, sour cream and salsa in large bowl. Gently stir in potatoes and remaining ingredients.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours until chilled.

SOUTHWEST POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cover potatoes with cold water, bring to a boil. Boil for about 10 minutes or until fork tender. 2. Drain, Rinse and Cool completely. 3. Stir in Red Pepper, and scallions. 4. In a small bowl, whisk sour cream, mayo, and seasoning, until blended. 5. Stir sour cream mixture, and cheese into potato mixture, until evenly coated. Top with additional cheese. 6. Chill until ready to serve.

SOUTHWEST POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Boil whole red potatoes in salted water until tender, but not falling apart. Remove skins and cube potatoes.
• 2. Dice red bell pepper, poblano chili, and red onion and saute in 2 tsp. of vegetable oil until softened. Allow to cool.
• 3. Combine salsa verde, sour cream, mayonnaise, salt and pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Add potatoes, drained black beans, corn, and sautéed peppers and onion. Toss well.
• 4. Add chopped cilantro and mix well. Refrigerate to allow flavors to meld.