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Creamy Southwestern Potato Salad

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 to 8 Servings

Ingredients

1

/2 cup buttermilk

1

/4 cup mayonnaise

1

tablespoon fresh lime juice

1

1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1

/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2

pounds small white-skinned potatoes (such as White Rose)

1

cup cooked corn kernels (from 1 medium ear)

1

/2 cup chopped sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Maui)

1

14-ounce can hearts of palm, drained, each cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick rounds

2

plum tomatoes, seeded, diced (about 1 1/4 cups)

1

/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1

avocado, pitted, peeled, chopped

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk buttermilk, mayonnaise, lime juice, cumin, and cayenne in medium bowl to blend.

    Step 2

    Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain; cool.

    Step 3

    Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Place potatoes in large bowl; add corn, onion, hearts of palm, tomatoes, and cilantro. Drizzle dressing over potato mixture; toss to coat. Season generously with salt. DO AHEAD Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Gently stir in avocado and serve.

  2. Step 4

    Cut an unpeeled avocado in half lengthwise. Grasp both sides and twist to open. Tap a large knife into the pit so it sticks, then twist the knife to loosen and remove the pit.