Description
This Chipotle Honey Lime Potato Salad is a flavorful twist on the classic dish, blending creamy mayonnaise with a smoky chipotle kick, sweet honey, and zesty lime. Enhanced by red onion, fresh chives, and hard-boiled eggs, this vibrant potato salad is perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or as a hearty side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 Potatoes, boiled and diced
- 2 Hard-Boiled Eggs, chopped
- 1/4 cup Red Onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Fresh Chives, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 Lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon White Wine Vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon Honey
- 2 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce, minced
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lime juice, white wine vinegar, honey, minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, smoked paprika, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Whisk everything together thoroughly until smooth and well blended.
- Combine the salad ingredients: Add the diced potatoes, finely chopped red onion, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and fresh chives to the bowl with the dressing.
- Mix gently: Fold the ingredients carefully to coat the potatoes and eggs without breaking them apart, ensuring an even distribution of the dressing and flavors throughout the salad.
- Garnish and serve: Optionally, garnish the salad with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate to allow flavors to meld for at least 30 minutes before serving for best taste.
- Enjoy your chipotle honey lime potato salad!
Notes
- Boil the potatoes until tender but not mushy to maintain their shape in the salad.
- Hard-boil the eggs in advance to save time.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers to control the spice level according to your preference.
- This salad tastes even better when chilled for a few hours, so consider preparing it ahead of time.
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or a low-fat alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: potato salad, chipotle, honey lime, smoked paprika, summer side dish, picnic recipe, easy potato salad
