Southwestern Potato Salad
Bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors, this Southwestern Potato Salad is a tantalizing twist on the classic picnic favorite. Featuring tender red potatoes tossed in a creamy dressing infused with zesty lime juice, smoky paprika, and earthy cumin, this dish is elevated with the addition of black beans, sweet corn, crisp red bell peppers, and fresh cilantro. A final touch of creamy avocado adds richness and a Southwestern flair that can't be beat. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or weeknight dinners, this easy-to-make salad is served best chilled or at room temperature. With just 20 minutes of prep time and crowd-pleasing flavors, this recipe is sure to become a summer staple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds small red potatoes
- 0.5 cups mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups sour cream
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen (thawed)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cups red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cups cilantro, chopped
- 1 large avocado, diced
Instructions
Wash the red potatoes thoroughly and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Leave the skins on for added texture.
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt.
Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the cooked potatoes to the bowl with the dressing and gently toss to coat them evenly.
Fold in the black beans, corn kernels, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped cilantro. Mix until well combined.
Gently fold in the diced avocado just before serving to ensure it remains fresh and intact.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more lime juice or salt to enhance the flavor.
Serve the Southwestern Potato Salad at room temperature or chilled. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
395 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.9 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 558 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1129 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
