Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Rest Time 30 mins
Total Time 58 mins
Cooking Method: Simmered
Cuisine: American
Courses: Side Dishes
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Best Season: Summer
Dietary: Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegetarian
Description

A spicy corn and potato salad with flavors inspired by elote. This potato salad has a spicy, cream-based sauce, jalapeno, cilantro, radish, corn, and potatoes with cotija cheese and tajin.

Ingredients
    Elote Potato Salad Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream
  • Juice and zest of 2 limes
  • 1 tbsp pickled jalapeno juice
  • 2 tbsp pickled jalapeños, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Fresh cilantro
  • 2 tsp Tajin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • Elote Potato Salad
  • 2 lb mini red potatoes
  • 2 ears of corn
  • 3 radish, halved
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese
  • Cilantro, for garnish
  • Tajin, for garnish
Instructions
    Simmer the Potatoes and Make the Dressing
  1. 1

    Place the quartered potatoes into a large pot and fill the pot with cold water until the potatoes are completely submerged and covered by an additional inch of water.

  2. 2

    Bring the pot of water to a simmer and season generously with salt. Simmer the potatoes for 8 minutes until they are fork tender.

  3. 3

    While the potatoes are simmering, make the salad dressing. In a large mixing bowl, add ½ cup of mayonnaise, ½ cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons of pickled jalapeno juice, and the juice and zest of two limes. Whisk the ingredients together until combined. Season the dressing with ½ cup of chopped fresh cilantro, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of pepper. Stir to incorporate.

  4. 4

    Once the potatoes have finished cooking, drain them into a colander and immediately add the potatoes to the mixing bowl. Toss with the dressing and let cool for 15-20 minutes. Place the mixing bowl in the refrigerator to cool completely.

  5. Steam the Corn and Prep the Remaining Ingredients
  6. 5

    Wet and wring out a paper towel with water and wrap it around the corn on the cob. Place the cob on a plate and microwave for 3 minutes. Remove from the microwave and let cool until it’s easy to handle. Cut the corn kernels from the cob and set aside.

  7. 6

    Slice the radish, deseed and chop the jalapeno, chop the cilantro, and crumble the cotija.

  8. Assemble and Serve
  9. 7

    Stir the corn, radish, jalapeno, and cotija cheese into the cooled potatoes. Stir to combine the components together.

  10. 8

    Transfer the salad into a serving bowl and garnish with additional cilantro, cotija, and a sprinkle of tajin. Serve cool alongside your favorite barbecue dishes.

Read it online: https://lauralovestocook.com/recipes/elote-potato-salad/