Mexican Potato Salad

Name: Mexican Potato Salad
Prep time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs red potatoes, washed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large poblano pepper, diced; 2 jalapeños, seeded and diced; 1/4 cup, plus 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 small red onion, finely diced; 5 strips cooked bacon, finely chopped; 2 green onions, sliced small; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 chipotle in adobo; 2 tablespoons chipotle adobo sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cumin

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Prep 50 min
Total 1 hr 30 min
Ingredients 17
Servings 8

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Summer just would not be complete without a big bowl of savory potato salad. It can be served cold, warm or at room temperature, depending on how it is prepared. Because of my family, I tend to favor ingredients typical of Mexican cuisine. I do love the traditional potato salad, but I also love adding some spice to mine. If you have the time, I suggest preparing the potato salad the day before you serve it. The flavors will be much bolder!

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs red potatoes, washed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large poblano pepper, diced
2 jalapeños, seeded and diced
1/4 cup, plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 small red onion, finely diced
5 strips cooked bacon, finely chopped
2 green onions, sliced small
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 chipotle in adobo
2 tablespoons chipotle adobo sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F.
2

In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, poblanos, jalapeños, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir well to combine and transfer to a baking sheet lined with foil paper. Roast for 20 minutes, turn potato mixture and roast for another 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 30 minutes.
3

While potatoes are roasting, transfer the red onions to a small bowl, cover with cold water and set aside. Chop the bacon and green onions and set aside.
4

In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chipotle, adobo, lime juice, granulated garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Whisk to combine and while whisking add the 1/4 cup of olive oil. Taste for salt and set aside.
5

Transfer the cooled potato mixture to a large bowl. Add the bacon, drained red onions, and mayonnaise dressing. Stir well to combine. Fold in the green onions before serving. Serve at room temperature.

Expert Tips

tip 1
When preparing any salads that call for a homemade dressing, I suggest you prepare the dressing the day before. The dressing will become much more flavorful overnight.

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Summer just would not be complete without a big bowl of savory potato salad. It can be served cold, warm or at room temperature, depending on how it is prepared. Because of my family, I tend to favor ingredients typical of Mexican cuisine. I do love the traditional potato salad, but I also love adding some spice to mine. If you have the time, I suggest preparing the potato salad the day before you serve it. The flavors will be much bolder!