Potato Salad With Corn And Jalapeno Vinaigrette Recipes

POTATO SALAD WITH CHILIES AND CORN

Steps:

• Char poblano chilies and bell pepper over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in plastic bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed chilies and bell pepper; cut into 1/4-inch pieces. Transfer to large bowl. Cook corn in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Mix corn, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro and jalapeño into chili-bell pepper mixture.
• Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water for 5 minutes. Add garlic and continue boiling until potatoes are just tender, about 3 minutes longer. Drain. Rinse potatoes and garlic under cold water to cool. Drain. Mince garlic. Mix potatoes and garlic into chili-bell pepper mixture.
• Whisk lime juice and olive oil in small bowl to blend. Add to potato mixture; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Arrange watercress around edge of platter; mound potato salad in center.
• *Fresh green chilies, often called pasillas; available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.

POTATO SALAD WITH CORN AND JALAPENO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard; season with salt and pepper.
• Whisk in onion and peppers.
• Meanwhile, boil potatoes in salted water until just tender, 5-10 minutes; drain and cool.
• Add potatoes and corn to vinaigrette and toss.

PEASANT POTATO SALAD WITH HARISSA VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the potatoes: Cook potatoes in generously salted water until tender. Rinse and cool on sheet pan. While potatoes are cooking, toss butternut squash in 1 tablespoon olive oil and pan sear until tender.
• Prepare vinaigrette and remaining vegetables. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, vegetables, olives, scallions and herbs. Toss gently to combine. Drizzle potato mixture with enough dressing to coat potatoes and vegetables. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Chill or serve room temperature.
• For the vinaigrette: In a blender or food processor, add shallots, garlic, harissa paste, Dijon and vinegar. Process until smooth. Slowly pour in oil while blender is running to create an emulsion. Season with salt and pepper.

POTATO SALAD WITH TOASTED CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Toast cumin seeds in heavy small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Cool. Using spice grinder, coarsely grind cumin seeds. Transfer to medium bowl. Whisk in lemon juice, then oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
• Place potatoes in large pot. Add enough cold water to cover. Add 1 tablespoon salt. Boil potatoes until tender when pierced with skewer, about 8 minutes. Drain. Transfer to large bowl. Add eggs, green onions, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño chilies, and 2 tablespoons chili liquid. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

DUTCH POTATO SALAD (HUZARENSALADE)

Steps:

• Place potatoes in cold, salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender. Cool and dice.
• Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
• Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl. Mix in dressing.
• Spoon onto a lettuce-lined serving platter with accompaniments decorating the edges.