Potato Salad With Chilies And Corn Food

GRILLED CORN AND POBLANO POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook until tender when pierced with a knife, about 30 minutes. Drain the potatoes and let cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, prepare a grill to medium-high heat. Add the corn and grill, turning onto all sides, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
• Halve the potatoes and put them in a large bowl. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the corn kernels off of the cobs and add to the bowl. Add the poblano chiles, scallions, sour cream, mayonnaise and cilantro and mix gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve. (The potato salad can be made 1 day ahead and refrigerated. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.)

CORN & POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes and corn in a large pot; cover with 2 inches of water. Add 1 tablespoon salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until corn is tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove corn. Continue simmering potatoes until very tender, about 15 minutes.
• Combine onion, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Cut corn kernels from the cob and add to bowl.
• Drain potatoes and place on a cutting board. Break up potatoes using a masher and transfer to the bowl of. Add oil and stir gently to combine. Let salad cool to room temperature, at least 20 minutes.
• Add basil and cilantro to the salad; season with salt and pepper.

POTATO SALAD WITH CHILIES AND CORN

Steps:

• Char poblano chilies and bell pepper over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in plastic bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed chilies and bell pepper; cut into 1/4-inch pieces. Transfer to large bowl. Cook corn in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Mix corn, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro and jalapeño into chili-bell pepper mixture.
• Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water for 5 minutes. Add garlic and continue boiling until potatoes are just tender, about 3 minutes longer. Drain. Rinse potatoes and garlic under cold water to cool. Drain. Mince garlic. Mix potatoes and garlic into chili-bell pepper mixture.
• Whisk lime juice and olive oil in small bowl to blend. Add to potato mixture; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Arrange watercress around edge of platter; mound potato salad in center.
• *Fresh green chilies, often called pasillas; available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.

POTATO-CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Gently mix all ingredients.

CHILI POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine potatoes, corn, celery, onion and bell pepper. Add oil, vinegar, chili powder, garlic and hot pepper sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• If made ahead, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Serve cold or at room temperature.

SPICY POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook for 20-30 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, chili powder, hot pepper sauce, salt, onion powder and cumin; shake well. Pour over potatoes and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Just before serving, stir in the corn, olives, cilantro and peppers.

SMOKY POTATO AND CORN SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Rub the pepper with a little of the oil and grill it on the rack about 5 to 6 inches from the heat source, turning frequently, until it is charred on all sides, about 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer it to a bowl and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. When cool enough to handle, peel the pepper and remove the seeds, Chop the pepper and set aside. Let the grill fire cool to medium heat.
• Toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon of the oil and salt to taste and arrange in one layer on the rack. Grill, turning frequently, until browned and tender, 15 to 25 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and while still hot, toss with the vinegar. Rub the corn with the remaining oil, season with salt and grill, turning frequently, until the corn is lightly golden on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes. Cut the corn off the cob and add to the bowl with the potatoes. In a small bowl whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, chipotle, adobo sauce, and salt, to taste. Add the chipotle mayonnaise, red pepper, and cilantro to the potato salad and toss gently.

DANISH WARM POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together the 4 tablespoons of white vinegar, 2 tablespoons mayo, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 2 tablespoons chopped capers, 1 small bunch chopped dill (about 3 tablespoons) and a few chopped or julienned basil leaves. Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
• Wash 1 pound of new potatoes and cook, unpeeled, in salted water for about 20 minutes. Drain and cut into halves or quarters if too large; set aside.
• Meanwhile, slice the kernels off the corn cob with a sharp knife or use a corn zipper tool. Thinly slice the small red onion. Put the onions and corn kernels in a pan, add three tablespoons of white vinegar and boil for 2-3 minutes.
• Mix the onion and kernels mixture with warm potatoes. Toss in the dressing and top with 3 cups of mixed baby greens.

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.