Description
A zesty and creamy spicy jalapeno potato salad featuring tender boiled potatoes tossed in a flavorful mayonnaise and sour cream dressing with fresh jalapenos, red onion, cilantro, and lemon juice, perfect as a side dish for summer picnics or grilled meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1–2 jalapenos, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Start by boiling the peeled and cubed potatoes in salted water until they are tender, which takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Once cooked, drain the water and set the potatoes aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, diced jalapenos (with seeds removed if a milder heat is preferred), diced red onion, chopped cilantro, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir these ingredients well until a creamy and evenly mixed dressing is formed.
- Toss Potatoes: After the potatoes have cooled enough to handle, add them into the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss the potatoes and dressing together ensuring each potato piece is coated evenly with the creamy, spicy mixture.
- Chill Salad: Place the tossed potato salad in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 30 minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and intensify, resulting in a more delicious salad.
- Serve: Serve this amazing spicy jalapeno potato salad as a refreshing side dish, ideal alongside grilled meats or as a hearty addition to any summer picnic menu.
Notes
- For less heat, remove jalapeno seeds before dicing.
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a creamier texture or red potatoes for more firmness.
- Adjust jalapeno quantity depending on preferred spice level.
- Refrigerate the salad for longer if you want the flavors to develop further, up to 24 hours.
- Garnish with extra cilantro or a sprinkle of paprika for added color and flavor before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: spicy potato salad, jalapeno potato salad, creamy potato salad, summer side dish, spicy side salad
