Santa Fe Potato Salad Recipe

Santa Fe Potato Salad Recipe

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 large garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeño chilies with seeds
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 15-ounce can golden hominy, drained
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2/3 cup diced peeled jicama
  • 1/2 cup chopped white onion
  • 2 pounds medium-large Yukon Gold potatoes (about 6), unpeeled
  1. Purée first 6 ingredients in blender until almost smooth. Season generously with salt. Pour dressing into medium bowl. Mix in hominy, 1/2 cup cilantro, jicama and onion. Let stand for 30 minutes.
  2. Steam potatoes until tender, about 30 minutes. Cool 15 minutes; peel. Cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place in large bowl. Add hominy mixture and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cilantro. (Can be prepared up to 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)