Salade de pommes de terre au chipotle

Ingrédients

• 2 pounds waxy potatoes (red potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes, or fingerling.)
• 1/2 cup red onions (diced)
• 1 spring onion (sliced, for garnish)
• salt
• 1 cup sour cream (or yogurt)
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo (read notes)
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder (optional or sub with paprika)
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• 1/4 cup green onions (sliced)
• 2 Tablespoons lime juice
• 2 cloves garlic
• salt & pepper (to taste)

Préparation

1. 1

   Wash and scrub thoroughly the potatoes. Cut them into chunks.

2. 2

   In a large pot, add the potato chunks and cover with water. Season the water with a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Cook the potatoes until they are fork-tender but not mushy. Drain and set them aside to cool down.

4. 4

   Add cream, mayonnaise, chipotle peppers & powder, green onion, cilantro, salt, and freshly cracked pepper to a food processor or a blender.

5. 5

   Blend until you’ll have a smooth sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings according to your preference.

6. 6

   Place potatoes in a mixing bowl, add the red onion and chipotle dressing.

7. 7

   Gently fold the ingredients making sure each potato chunk is coated with the flavorful dressing.

8. 8

   Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.

9. 9

   After that, transfer the potato salad to a serving bowl and garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of chipotle powder on top.