Southwest Potato Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
33%
Southwest Potato Salad
195 min.
12
183kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and delicious side dish that will elevate your next gathering? Look no further than this Southwest Potato Salad! Bursting with flavor and packed with wholesome ingredients, this vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is sure to impress your guests and satisfy their taste buds.

Imagine tender, unpeeled medium round red or white potatoes combined with the natural sweetness of small sweet potatoes, all tossed in a creamy dressing that features a hint of smokiness from chipotle chilies. The addition of crunchy red bell peppers and fresh green onions adds a delightful texture and a pop of color, making this salad not only tasty but visually appealing as well.

Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or potlucks, this Southwest Potato Salad is easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully in the refrigerator. With just 183 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that complements any main dish. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding, making it a must-try for anyone looking to add a little flair to their meal. Get ready to enjoy a dish that’s as delightful to eat as it is to share!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds potatoes white red unpeeled
  • 1.5 pounds sweet potatoes and into unpeeled
  • 1.3 cups salad dressing reduced-fat
  • tablespoons milk 
  • teaspoon cumin seeds 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  •  chipotles in adobo finely chopped
  • cup bell pepper red chopped
  • 0.5 cup spring onion sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Place red or white potatoes and sweet potatoes in 4-quart Dutch oven; add enough water just to cover potatoes. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cook covered 20 to 25 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender; remove sweet
  2. potatoes from Dutch oven. Cook red or white potatoes 10 to 15 minutes longer, if necessary, until tender.
  3. Drain potatoes.
  4. Let stand about 15 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Peel potatoes; cut into cubes.
  5. Mix mayonnaise, milk, cumin seed, salt and chilies in large glass or plastic bowl.
  6. Add potatoes, bell pepper and onions; stir gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Calories183kcal
Protein5.38%
Fat41.02%
Carbs53.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.73
Glycemic Load
13.15
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
13.42260864701%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.52mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.88mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:183.44kcal
9.17%
Fat:8.47g
13.03%
Saturated Fat:1.33g
8.33%
Carbohydrates:24.89g
8.3%
Net Carbohydrates:21.41g
7.78%
Sugar:4.69g
5.21%
Cholesterol:9.05mg
3.02%
Sodium:292.14mg
12.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.5g
4.99%
Vitamin A:8527.81IU
170.56%
Vitamin K:50.12µg
47.74%
Vitamin C:29.3mg
35.51%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.33%
Fiber:3.48g
13.94%
Potassium:487.23mg
13.92%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.98%
Phosphorus:81.59mg
8.16%
Copper:0.15mg
7.7%
Magnesium:30.45mg
7.61%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.74%
Vitamin B5:0.67mg
6.73%
Iron:1.09mg
6.08%
Folate:23.7µg
5.93%
Vitamin B3:1.07mg
5.34%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.15%
Calcium:33.87mg
3.39%
Zinc:0.4mg
2.67%
Vitamin E:0.38mg
2.53%