Chipotle Potato Salad

This chipotle potato salad features tender chunks of potatoes, coated in a creamy chipotle dressing, with just the right amount of smoky kick! Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or family dinners.

📝 Ingredients

• 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)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Wash and scrub thoroughly the potatoes. Cut them into chunks.
2. 2In 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. 3Cook the potatoes until they are fork-tender but not mushy. Drain and set them aside to cool down.
4. 4Add cream, mayonnaise, chipotle peppers & powder, green onion, cilantro, salt, and freshly cracked pepper to a food processor or a blender.
5. 5Blend until you’ll have a smooth sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings according to your preference.
6. 6Place potatoes in a mixing bowl, add the red onion and chipotle dressing.
7. 7Gently fold the ingredients making sure each potato chunk is coated with the flavorful dressing.
8. 8Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
9. 9After that, transfer the potato salad to a serving bowl and garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of chipotle powder on top.