Potato Tomato And Cilantro Salad Recipes

POTATO-VEGETABLE SALAD WITH CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling. Add potatoes. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer covered 20 to 25 minutes or until tender.
• While potatoes are cooking, in tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients until blended. Drain potatoes; cool slightly. Remove skins if desired. Cut potatoes into cubes (about 4 cups).
• In large bowl, pour dressing over warm potatoes. Add cucumber, bell pepper, onions and tomato; toss to mix. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours until chilled. Stir gently before serving. Garnish with cilantro.

AMANDA'S DELICIOUS CILANTRO POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling water to cover along with 1 tsp of the salt until fork tender, about 15 minutes or so (will vary based on size of potatoes).
• Drain and cool.
• Cut potatoes into bite sized chunks.
• Stir together the mayonnaise, chilies, chopped cilantro, green onions, lime juice, garlic, black pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoons salt in a large bowl.
• Add potatoes and toss to coat.
• Cover and chill at least 4 hours.
• Just before serving, stir in bacon crumbles and garnish with additional fresh cilantro.

TOMATO SALAD WITH LEMON AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Place tomatoes and cilantro in large bowl.
• With a vegetable peeler, carefully remove peel from lemon, leaving white pith behind.
• Toss with tomatoes.
• Squeeze lemon to make 1/4 cup juice; pour in oil and whisk with lemon juice until blended.
• Pour over tomatoes; toss lightly, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

GARLICKY CILANTRO ROASTED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• In a mixing bowl, toss the potatoes and garlic with a drizzle of olive oil.
• Toss well.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Place on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes, or until fork tender.
• Remove from the oven and cool completely.
• Using a mini food processor, combine the mayonnaise, mustard and lemon juice.
• Process until smooth.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the cilantro and continue to process until incorporated.
• In a mixing bowl, toss the roasted potatoes and garlic, cilantro mayonnaise, sliced eggs, and red onions.
• Mix well.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Remove from the refrigerator and mix the salad.
• Reseason with salt and pepper if needed.

POTATO SALAD WITH LEMON AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Scrub the potatoes and put into a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and lower to simmer. Cook, partially covered, until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork,a bout 25 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
• While the potatoes are still warm, slice them about 1/4 inch thick (there's no need to peel, but discard any pieces of skin that come off on their own).
• Put half the potatoes in a large serving bowl. In a small bowl whisk the oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 tsp salt and several grinds of pepper. Drizzle on half the dressing. Add the remaining potatoes to the bowl, drizzle on the rest of the dressing and toss gently with a large rubber spatula to combine well.
• Add the cilantro and green onions and toss gently again. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve warm or at room temperature.

AVOCADO CILANTRO POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the diced potatoes in a medium sauce pan with cold, salted water and bring to a boil.
• Immediately turn the heat down to a simmer and cook potatoes until tender, 10 - 12 minutes total.
• Cool the potatoes under cold running water and drain.
• Combine the potatoes, onions, and garlic in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Add olive oil, tossing to coat.
• Add the avocados, lime juice, jalapeno, cilantro and toss well to combine.
• Adjust seasoning if necessary to taste.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.