Potato Salad Southwestern Style Recipe

Spice up your next barbecue with this Southwestern-inspired potato salad! Bob Wiseman's unique recipe combines creamy cilantro-lime dressing with tender potatoes and hard-boiled eggs for a vibrant and flavorful side dish that's anything but ordinary. Get ready for a taste explosion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 201.2 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Potato Salad Southwestern Style

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How to Make Potato Salad Southwestern Style

  1. Boil 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes until tender (about 15-20 minutes). Cut into 1-inch cubes while still warm.
  2. Hard-boil 6 large eggs. Once cool, peel and dice.
  3. In a blender, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Blend until completely smooth.
  4. Add the diced potatoes and eggs to a large bowl.
  5. Pour the cilantro-lime dressing over the potatoes and eggs.
  6. Gently toss with a wooden spoon until everything is evenly coated.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
  8. Garnish with paprika and chopped red onion before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

8g

Carbs

8g

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