Potato Salad With Chilies And Corn Recipes

POTATO-CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Gently mix all ingredients.

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.

CHILI POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine potatoes, corn, celery, onion and bell pepper. Add oil, vinegar, chili powder, garlic and hot pepper sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• If made ahead, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Serve cold or at room temperature.

GRILLED CORN AND POBLANO POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook until tender when pierced with a knife, about 30 minutes. Drain the potatoes and let cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, prepare a grill to medium-high heat. Add the corn and grill, turning onto all sides, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
• Halve the potatoes and put them in a large bowl. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the corn kernels off of the cobs and add to the bowl. Add the poblano chiles, scallions, sour cream, mayonnaise and cilantro and mix gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve. (The potato salad can be made 1 day ahead and refrigerated. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.)

SMOKY POTATO AND CORN SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Rub the pepper with a little of the oil and grill it on the rack about 5 to 6 inches from the heat source, turning frequently, until it is charred on all sides, about 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer it to a bowl and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. When cool enough to handle, peel the pepper and remove the seeds, Chop the pepper and set aside. Let the grill fire cool to medium heat.
• Toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon of the oil and salt to taste and arrange in one layer on the rack. Grill, turning frequently, until browned and tender, 15 to 25 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and while still hot, toss with the vinegar. Rub the corn with the remaining oil, season with salt and grill, turning frequently, until the corn is lightly golden on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes. Cut the corn off the cob and add to the bowl with the potatoes. In a small bowl whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, chipotle, adobo sauce, and salt, to taste. Add the chipotle mayonnaise, red pepper, and cilantro to the potato salad and toss gently.

GREEN CHILI POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling, salted water until tender. Drain water.
• Mix together all of the remaining ingredients. Add to the hot potatoes so the flavor can be quickly absorbed. Be careful to not break up the potatoes when folding in the mixture.
• Chill for at least 2 hours before serving to ensure the flavors blend together.
• Serve at any summertime picnic or bbq party.

TEX MEX POTATO SALAD WITH ROASTED CORN

Steps:

• In a 400% oven, roast one can of corn with 1/2 teaspoons chili powder for 15 minutes, stirring twice. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix mayonaisse, remaining chili powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Mix well. Add potatoes, peppers, olives, remaining can of corn, green onions, cilantro, and parsley. Mix well. Cover & chill.
• To serve, garnish with roasted corn.

YUKON GOLD POTATO SALAD WITH CHILES, CILANTRO, AND TOASTED CUMIN

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar and garlic in small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place corn, chiles, and bell peppers on grill. Cover and grill until corn kernels are tender and chiles and bell peppers are blackened on all sides, turning frequently, about 5 minutes for corn and 12 minutes for chiles and bell peppers. Transfer vegetables to 2 baking pans. Cover chiles and bell peppers; let stand until cool. Cut corn kernels off cobs; transfer to medium bowl. Peel, seed, and coarsely chop chiles and bell peppers; add to bowl with corn. DO AHEAD: Vinaigrette and vegetables can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill. Bring vinaigrette to room temperature and rewhisk before using.
• Stir cumin seeds in small dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to small bowl; set aside. Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water just until tender when pierced with knife, about 20 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Drain and cool slightly. Cut potatoes into 1/3- to 1/2-inch-thick slices. Transfer to large bowl. Add grilled vegetables and vinaigrette; toss to coat. Add cumin seeds, green onions, and cilantro and toss. Season generously with salt and pepper. Cover; chill at least 2 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Keep refrigerated. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
• * Sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Latin markets.

CHICKEN BACON RANCH SALAD

Steps:

• Line a salad plate with small Romaine lettuce leaves.
• Combine chopped romaine, chicken, avocado, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Add ranch dressing, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine.
• Serve salad on the prepared plate and top with crumbled bacon.

POTATO SALAD WITH CHIVES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes into a pan, and fill with just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, and cool under cold running water.
• In a large bowl, stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and 1/2 cup of chives. When the potatoes have cooled, stir them into this mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with remaining chives.