Cilantro Potato Salad Recipes

AMANDA'S DELICIOUS CILANTRO POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling water to cover along with 1 tsp of the salt until fork tender, about 15 minutes or so (will vary based on size of potatoes).
• Drain and cool.
• Cut potatoes into bite sized chunks.
• Stir together the mayonnaise, chilies, chopped cilantro, green onions, lime juice, garlic, black pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoons salt in a large bowl.
• Add potatoes and toss to coat.
• Cover and chill at least 4 hours.
• Just before serving, stir in bacon crumbles and garnish with additional fresh cilantro.

CILANTRO SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk all the vinaigrette ingredients together in a small bowl. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• In a salad bowl, combine all the salad ingredients. Add a little bit of the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve the remaining vinaigrette on the side.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER AND POTATO SALAD WITH CILANTRO EMULSION

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Toss the cauliflower with the ghee, curry powder and 2 teaspoons of the salt, and then transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet. Roast until just tender and slightly charred, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
• Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with 3 inches of cold water. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with the white wine vinegar and let cool slightly.
• Combine the potatoes and cauliflower in a large bowl. Toss with the peas, cilantro, mint, ginger, garlic, onions and Cilantro Emulsion until thoroughly combined. Season with more salt and pepper, if needed, and serve.
• For Cilantro Emulsion: Bring 1 quart water to a boil with the salt in a small saucepan. Add the egg (still in the shell) and simmer over moderately high heat, 5 minutes.
• Transfer the egg to a bowl of cold water using a slotted spoon and let stand 3 to 4 minutes. Crack the egg all over and gently peel under warm running water, keeping it whole.
• Combine the poached egg with the cilantro, lemon juice, ginger and garlic in a blender. With the blender running, slowly begin drizzling in the olive oil until emulsified. Season with the white pepper and more salt, if needed.

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.

GARLICKY CILANTRO ROASTED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• In a mixing bowl, toss the potatoes and garlic with a drizzle of olive oil.
• Toss well.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Place on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes, or until fork tender.
• Remove from the oven and cool completely.
• Using a mini food processor, combine the mayonnaise, mustard and lemon juice.
• Process until smooth.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the cilantro and continue to process until incorporated.
• In a mixing bowl, toss the roasted potatoes and garlic, cilantro mayonnaise, sliced eggs, and red onions.
• Mix well.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Remove from the refrigerator and mix the salad.
• Reseason with salt and pepper if needed.

POTATO SALAD WITH LEMON AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Scrub the potatoes and put into a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and lower to simmer. Cook, partially covered, until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork,a bout 25 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
• While the potatoes are still warm, slice them about 1/4 inch thick (there's no need to peel, but discard any pieces of skin that come off on their own).
• Put half the potatoes in a large serving bowl. In a small bowl whisk the oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 tsp salt and several grinds of pepper. Drizzle on half the dressing. Add the remaining potatoes to the bowl, drizzle on the rest of the dressing and toss gently with a large rubber spatula to combine well.
• Add the cilantro and green onions and toss gently again. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SALMON & CILANTRO POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic, onion & celery in a lrg mixing bowl & combine well.
• Add salmon & potatoes & gently mix all ingredients together to coat. Taste & add salt & pepper to suit individual pref.
• Chill for 1-3 hrs for best results. Garnish w/fresh cilantro & serve.
• NOTE: # of servings & serving size will depend on whether you use it as a side dish or 1-dish meal.