Taco Red Potato Salad
Add a fiesta of flavor to your table with this Taco Red Potato Salad! This vibrant twist on a classic potato salad combines tender red potatoes with a creamy, zesty dressing featuring taco seasoning and a hint of lime juice. Packed with colorful mix-ins like black beans, corn, green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese, this recipe delivers bold Tex-Mex flair in every bite. Fresh cilantro and optional jalapeño bring a refreshing kick to this irresistible side dish. Perfectly chilled and easy to make in just over 30 minutes, it’s the ultimate choice for barbecues, picnics, or taco night spreads. Make this dish a go-to for your next gathering and watch it disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds red potatoes
- 0.5 cups mayonnaise
- 0.5 cups sour cream
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 0.25 cups green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, diced (optional)
- 0.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 0.5 cups whole kernel corn, drained
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash the red potatoes thoroughly and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Place the potatoes in a large pot, add enough water to cover them, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Cook the potatoes until fork-tender, about 12-15 minutes. Avoid overcooking to prevent them from becoming mushy.
Drain the potatoes and let them cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, taco seasoning, and lime juice until smooth and well combined.
Add the cooled potatoes to the bowl, tossing gently to coat them evenly with the dressing.
Fold in the green onions, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), black beans, corn, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and gently toss everything together.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a light stir and garnish with additional cilantro or green onions, if desired.
Serve chilled as a flavorful side dish for barbecues, picnics, or taco nights.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2252 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.5 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.1 g | 181% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 236 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 5209 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 248.1 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.6 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.0 g | ||
| Protein | 47.6 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 759 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 4534 mg | 96% | |
*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.
