Latin Potato Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a medium size saucepan and add enough cold water to cover by 1 inch.Lightly salt and bring to a boil.Reduce to a moderate simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until fork tender. drain.
• Cut potatoes in halve or quarters, depending on the size, so each piece is about 3/4 and inch.Place in a large bowl with green pepper,onion, manzinilla olives and cilantro.
• In a bowl, whisk oil,vinager,salt and pepper.Gently toss with potato mixture and let stand, covered at room temperature until cool.
• Serve at room temperature or chilled.(I prefer chilled).

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425˚ F. Toss the sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tender and browned, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the honey mustard, vinegar and remaining 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large bowl. Add the sweet potatoes, parsley, red onion, pecans and cranberries and toss. Set aside.
• Put the eggs and panko in separate shallow bowls or dishes. Season each with salt and pepper. Butterfly the chicken: With your knife parallel to the cutting board, slice each chicken breast almost all the way in half and open it flat, like a book. Dip the chicken in the eggs, letting the excess drip off. Then dip them in the panko until well coated.
• Add enough vegetable oil to a large skillet to come halfway up the side of the pan. Heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350˚ F. Working in 2 batches, fry the chicken, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
• Divide the chicken and sweet potato salad among plates. Serve with honey mustard.

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar, honey and saffron in a small pot. Bring to a boil over high heat; immediately remove from the heat and let sit until cool to room temperature. Combine the mayonnaise and garlic with the saffron mixture in a medium mixing bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cook the potatoes in a large pot of boiling, salted water until tender. Drain and slice 1/2-inch thick. Place in a large serving bowl and immediately fold in the mayonnaise mixture, tomatoes, onion, thyme and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Steps:

• Place the potatoes and 2 tablespoons of salt in a large pot of water. Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes are barely tender when pierced with a knife. Drain the potatoes in a colander, then place the colander with the potatoes over the empty pot and cover with a clean, dry kitchen towel. Allow the potatoes to steam for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, dill, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Set aside.
• When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them in quarters or in half, depending on their size. Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl. While the potatoes are still warm, pour enough dressing over them to moisten. Add the celery and red onion, 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Toss well, cover, and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Steps:

• Boil, peel and cube 2 pounds russet potatoes; toss with 2 tablespoons cider vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix 2 cups mayonnaise, 2 chopped scallions, 1 chopped celery stalk, 1 tablespoon each dijon mustard and vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, and salt. Toss with the potatoes.

Steps:

• Cover the potatoes with about 1 inch of cold water in a medium pot and season generously with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Drain, then return the potatoes in the pot to the stove over medium heat and shake occasionally until all the excess water is evaporated, about 10 second.
• Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl. Add the vinegar, season with pepper and roughly mash with a potato masher or large fork (some small lumps should remain). Spread the potatoes up the sides of the bowl so they cool faster and set aside for about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a small pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt.
• Toss together the cucumbers and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Let sit for about 10 minutes, then rinse and firmly squeeze to remove any excess liquid.
• Add the corn and carrots to the boiling water and simmer until the carrots are almost tender, about 2 minutes. Drain in a small colander or strainer, then rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Transfer to a small bowl lined with a folded paper towel to absorb any excess water.
• When the potatoes are ready, add the corn, carrots, cucumber and ham and gently stir to combine. Add the mayonnaise, season with salt and gently stir until thoroughly combined, adding a little more mayonnaise, if you like. Check the seasonings, adding more vinegar, salt and/or pepper, as needed. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until cold. Check the seasonings again before serving.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add fingerlings and onion; toss to coat evenly.
• Transfer mixture to a foil lined baking sheet and bake 20-25 minutes. Add tomatoes and bake an additional 5-10 minutes or until fingerlings are tender.
• Transfer mixture to a large bowl and add cilantro and lime juice; toss lightly.
• Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

Steps:

• Combine the first 5 ingredients.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Cover& chill.

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring potatoes to a boil in salted water over high. Reduce to a simmer and cook until tender when pierced with a knife, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and let cool completely. Cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
• In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, chipotles, lime juice, and corn. Add potatoes and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. To store, cover and refrigerate up to 1 day.

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool until easily handled. Slice potatoes about 1/2-inch thick and place in a bowl.
• Whisk olive oil and vinegar together in a bowl; stir in garlic. Pour dressing over potatoes and lightly toss to coat.
• Mix red bell pepper, green olives, shallot, parsley, salt, and pepper into potatoes. Serve salad with lemon wedges to squeeze over each serving.