Cilantro Potato Salad Food

POTATO SALAD WITH LEMON AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Scrub the potatoes and put into a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and lower to simmer. Cook, partially covered, until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork,a bout 25 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
• While the potatoes are still warm, slice them about 1/4 inch thick (there's no need to peel, but discard any pieces of skin that come off on their own).
• Put half the potatoes in a large serving bowl. In a small bowl whisk the oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 tsp salt and several grinds of pepper. Drizzle on half the dressing. Add the remaining potatoes to the bowl, drizzle on the rest of the dressing and toss gently with a large rubber spatula to combine well.
• Add the cilantro and green onions and toss gently again. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CILANTRO LIME POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add potatoes and boil until potatoes are cooked: soft and tender, about 15-20 minutes. Make sure to boil potatoes so that they are not too soft and don't fall apart.
• In the mean time, in the small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Mix well.
• When potatoes are cooked, drain water from the pan and let the potatoes cool down a bit (or, rinse them quickly under cold water). Cut cooked and slightly cooled potatoes into 1 inch chunks. Place in a medium bowl, add 1/4 teaspoon salt and carefully mix. Pour the cilantro-lime sauce, and carefully mix. Taste, add more salt (maybe 1/8 teaspoon more) and add pepper if desired. Also, if desired, add more freshly squeezed lime juice.

AMANDA'S DELICIOUS CILANTRO POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling water to cover along with 1 tsp of the salt until fork tender, about 15 minutes or so (will vary based on size of potatoes).
• Drain and cool.
• Cut potatoes into bite sized chunks.
• Stir together the mayonnaise, chilies, chopped cilantro, green onions, lime juice, garlic, black pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoons salt in a large bowl.
• Add potatoes and toss to coat.
• Cover and chill at least 4 hours.
• Just before serving, stir in bacon crumbles and garnish with additional fresh cilantro.

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.

POTATO SALAD WITH FRESH HERBS AND LEMON

Steps:

• Whisk oil, lemon juice and lemon peel in small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Place 1/2 cup dressing in large bowl. Mix in green pepper, onion, cilantro, basil and mint.
• Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain; cool 15 minutes. Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Add potatoes to bowl with dressing and toss to blend. Let stand 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, adding more dressing, if desired. Serve at room temperature.

GARLICKY CILANTRO ROASTED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• In a mixing bowl, toss the potatoes and garlic with a drizzle of olive oil.
• Toss well.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Place on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes, or until fork tender.
• Remove from the oven and cool completely.
• Using a mini food processor, combine the mayonnaise, mustard and lemon juice.
• Process until smooth.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the cilantro and continue to process until incorporated.
• In a mixing bowl, toss the roasted potatoes and garlic, cilantro mayonnaise, sliced eggs, and red onions.
• Mix well.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Remove from the refrigerator and mix the salad.
• Reseason with salt and pepper if needed.

AVOCADO CILANTRO POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the diced potatoes in a medium sauce pan with cold, salted water and bring to a boil.
• Immediately turn the heat down to a simmer and cook potatoes until tender, 10 - 12 minutes total.
• Cool the potatoes under cold running water and drain.
• Combine the potatoes, onions, and garlic in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Add olive oil, tossing to coat.
• Add the avocados, lime juice, jalapeno, cilantro and toss well to combine.
• Adjust seasoning if necessary to taste.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

FINGERLING POTATO SALAD WITH GREEN CHILE-CILANTRO SALSA

Steps:

• Cover potatoes with salted cold water by 1 inch, then simmer until just tender, 10 to 15 minutes. (Potatoes will continue to cook after draining; do not overcook or they will break apart.)
• Drain potatoes and rinse under cold water until slightly cooled. Halve lengthwise and while still warm gently toss with 1 tablespoon vinegar. Cool potatoes to room temperature, then season with salt and pepper.
• While potatoes cook, coarsely chop jalapeños and pulse in a food processor with cilantro, shallots, garlic, oil, and remaining 3 tablespoons vinegar until finely chopped.
• Toss potatoes with salsa.

SOUTHWEST POTATO SALAD WITH LIME-CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and slice 1/4" thick. Cook just until fork tender; drain and transfer to a bowl.
• Add the peppers and onion to the potatoes.
• Prepare the dressing: Combine remaining ingredients and stir well or shake in a small jar.
• Pour over the still-warm potatoes and stir gently to combine, making sure all potatoes are coated.
• If desired, add more salt, pepper, or lime juice to taste.
• Serve warm or at room temperature. You can also refrigerate to serve later.

SALMON & CILANTRO POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic, onion & celery in a lrg mixing bowl & combine well.
• Add salmon & potatoes & gently mix all ingredients together to coat. Taste & add salt & pepper to suit individual pref.
• Chill for 1-3 hrs for best results. Garnish w/fresh cilantro & serve.
• NOTE: # of servings & serving size will depend on whether you use it as a side dish or 1-dish meal.