I love a good classic potato salad. There is something so absolutely satisfying about it. It reminds me of my youth and it gives me the feeling of summer no matter what time of year it is.
It doesn't matter how much I love a classic potato salad, I'm always open to trying variations. I've never really met a potato salad I didn't get along with, now that I think of it.
Read more ¿Qué más?: How to make perfect paletas in 4 easy steps
There is no reason why a good ol' American classic like potato salad can't be made with a variety of Latin-American twists. Am I right or am I right?
Here's a great array of five potato salads with a Latin twist.
Image via Thinkstock
Poblano Potato Salad
This potato salad gets a little love from Poblano chiles and it's all the better for it.
Ingredients
2 pounds baby red or new potatoes, cut into 1/2 to 1-inch pieces
3 ears fresh corn, husks and silks removed
2 poblano chiles, charred, peeled, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
1 cup chopped scallions (white and pale green parts only)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Get the full recipe directions at Food Network.
Peruvian Potato Salad
It makes sense that Peru, which is where potatoes originated would have a potato salad concoctions.
Ingredients
3 lbs. Yukon gold potatoes (about 10 medium), boiled, cooled and refrigerated; cut into quarters lengthwise
3 hard-cooked eggs, peeled, divided
8 ozs. queso fresco, feta* or muenster-style cheese, crumbled
2/3 cup (5 fl. oz. can) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
2 soda crackers or saltine crackers
1 to 2 tablespoons ají amarillo (Peruvian hot yellow pepper) paste or 3-inch yellow or other hot pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon palillo or turmeric
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt to taste
1 head Boston red leaf or Bibb lettuce, washed; leaves separated
8 to 10 Peruvian black olives or kalamata olives, pitted, sliced in half
1 tomato, cut in wedges Peruvian Onion Salsa (find recipe at Meals.com)
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Get the full recipe directions at Meals.com.
Mexican Potato Salad
If you like cilantro, then you will appreciate it being included in this Mexican potato salad recipe.
Ingredients
3 lbs small red potatoes, quartered
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
2/3 cup mayonnaise or
2/3 cup salad dressing
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon cilantro
Get the full recipe directions at Food.com.
Chimichurri Potato Salad
I can't believe I never thought of putting chimichurri sauce in my potato salad before.
Ingredients
12-15 medium red new potatoes
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chimichurri sauce
Get the full recipe details at About.com.
Cuban Potato Salad
This Cuban potato salad has some habanero sauce in it.
Ingredients
3/4 lb thick sliced bacon, fried crisp and cut into
1/2 inch pieces
1 1/2 cups diced red onions
4 green onions, sliced
3/4 cup dill pickles, chopped
3/4 cup good quality green olives, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons habanero sauce
Get the full recipe directions at Food.com.
