Are you a potato salad lover?? We are huge fans. This recipe for Potato Salad with Sweet Jalapeno Relish is a keeper. Made with red potatoes, this side dish recipe is quick and easy to make. My family really enjoys this potato salad since it includes hard-boiled eggs and lots of creamy dressing.
Prep Time: 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 20 minutesminutes
Chilling Time: 3 hourshours
Total Time: 3 hourshours50 minutesminutes
Servings: 8servings
Ingredients
7-8medium red potatoesskins-on, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes (you'll need about 8 cups of cubed potatoes)
1cupmayonnaise
2tsp.smoky prepared mustard
1Tbs. white wine vinegar
1tsp.smoked paprika
1tsp.granulated onion or onion powder
2/3cupsweet jalapeno relishor use 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish combined with 1-2 tablespoons (or to taste) minced pickled jalapenos
1sweet red bell pepperseeds and membranes removed, diced (reserve some for garnishing, if desired)
6scallionsgreen parts only, chopped (reserve some for garnishing, if desired)
3hard-boiled eggsdiced
Instructions
Place the potatoes into a large saucepan or Dutch oven and cover with water. Over medium high heat, bring the water to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook the potatoes for 10-15 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain the potatoes, then place them into a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process; reserve.
In a separate large serving bowl, combine the mayonnaise, smoky mustard, paprika, granulated onion, and relish; stir in the bell pepper and scallions. Drain the reserved and cooked potatoes very well, then add them to the prepared mayonnaise mixture; add the hard-boiled eggs, gently tossing everything together. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Chill the potato salad for at least 3 hours before serving to allow the flavor to meld.