southwestern potato salad

Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Nov 2, 2015

If you love spicy -- you'll enjoy this salad. Feel free to adjust the ingredients in this potato salad by making it more or less spicy according to your taste. If you want a sweeter dressing on this salad -- add a little agave nectar to taste. Prep time does not include refrigeration time. Recipe is from Cooking Light Magazine.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - chipotle chili packed in adobo sauce
  • 2 pounds small red potatoes
  • - cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears)
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 - 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 - jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

How To Make southwestern potato salad

  • Step 1
    Remove 1 chipotle chile from can (chipotle chilies in adobo sauce) -- chop chile to measure 2 tsp. (or less if you prefer less spicy). Reserve remaining chiles and adobo sauce for another use.
  • Step 2
    Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer 10 minutes or until tender. Drain, cool. Cut potatoes into 1/4 inch cubes. Place potatoes in a large bowl.
  • Step 3
    Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add corn, saute 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add corn, celery and next 5 ingredients (onion through jalapeno) to potatoes; gently toss.
  • Step 4
    Combine 2 tsp. chopped adobo chile, lime juice, oil, salt, and black pepper, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle the lime juice mixture over potato mixture and toss gently. Cover and chill 1 to 24 hours.

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