Mexican potato and salsa salad
Discover the vibrant flavors of our Mexican Potato and Salsa Salad! This easy-to-make recipe combines hearty potatoes, creamy avocado, zesty tomato, and a burst of spicy chili peppers, topped with fresh coriander and a tangy lime dressing. Perfect for your next BBQ or family gathering. Ready in just 30 minutes!
- 11 Apr 2025
- Cook time 40 min
- Prep time 20 min
- 4 Servings
- 9 Ingredients
Transform your meal times with this vibrant and tantalizing Mexican Potato and Salsa Salad. This dish combines hearty potatoes with the fresh, zesty flavors of avocado, tomato, and lime, all brought to life by the heat of red hot chili peppers. Perfect for summer barbecues, casual family dinners, or a healthy lunch, this salad is as versatile as it is delicious.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly and peel them if desired.
- Cut the potatoes into bite-sized cubes.
- Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water.
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook the potatoes until they are fork-tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and set them aside to cool to room temperature.
- Dice the avocado into small cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Cut the tomato into small pieces and add them to the avocado.
- Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl.
- Coarsely chop the coriander leaves and add them to the bowl.
- Remove the seeds from the red hot chili peppers if you prefer a milder heat, then finely chop the peppers. Add the chopped chili peppers to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil and lime juice until well combined.
- Add the cooled potatoes to the mixing bowl with the salsa ingredients.
- Drizzle the olive oil and lime juice dressing over the salad.
- Gently toss all the ingredients together to ensure they are well combined and coated with the dressing.
- Lightly spray the salad with a short burst of cooking spray oil to enhance the texture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
- Allow the salad to sit for a few minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Transfer the Mexican Potato and Salsa Salad to a serving dish.
- Garnish with additional coriander leaves if desired.
- Serve immediately, and enjoy!
Tips:
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for better texture.
- To make the salad more visually appealing, try using a mix of different colored tomatoes.
- Cool the potatoes completely before mixing in other ingredients to avoid making the avocado mushy.
- Add the lime juice to the avocado immediately after cutting to prevent it from browning.
- For a milder version, use fewer chili peppers or de-seed them before adding to the salad.
- Experiment with additional ingredients like corn, black beans, or diced bell peppers for more variety.
- Let the salad chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Garnish with extra coriander leaves for an added burst of freshness and color.
This Mexican Potato and Salsa Salad will add a touch of color and excitement to your table. Its delightful mixture of textures and flavors will leave everyone craving more. Be prepared to have your taste buds dance with every bite, and don’t be surprised when this becomes a frequently requested dish!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 380 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 300kcal | 15% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 7g | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 55g | 15% |
| Fiber 10g | 25% |
| Sugar 5g | 5% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 15g | 17% |
| Saturated 2.10g | 7% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 30ug | 3% |
| Choline 44mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 0.27mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 0.17mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 4.00mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 1.02mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B9 90ug | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 90mg | 101% |
| Vitamin E 1.42mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K 24ug | 20% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 45mg | 4% |
| Copper, Cu 0.43mg | 47% |
| Iron, Fe 2.65mg | 24% |
| Magnesium, Mg 80mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus, P 190mg | 15% |
| Potassium, K 1490mg | 44% |
| Selenium, Se 1.38ug | 3% |
| Sodium, Na 22mg | 2% |
| Zinc, Zn 1.21mg | 11% |
| Water | |
| Water 300g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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