a jalapeno-based variation of classic potato salad that is hotter. This was modified from a recipe for “Cynthia’s Potato Salad” that may be found on several other websites. I’ve changed a few of the ingredients to suit the preferences of my family.
| Prep Time: | 20 mins |
| Cook Time: | 25 mins |
| Additional Time: | 3 hrs 15 mins |
| Total Time: | 4 hrs |
| Servings: | 24 |
| Yield: | 24 servings |
Ingredients
- 3 pounds red potatoes, cubed
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, coarsely chopped
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 6 green onions, chopped
- 2 cups light mayonnaise
- ½ cup pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped
- 2 ½ tablespoons pickled jalapeno pepper juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and let cool, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Combine cooled potatoes, eggs, onion, celery, and green onions in a large bowl.
- Mix mayonnaise, jalapenos, jalapeno juice, cumin, pepper, and salt together in another bowl and add to the potatoes. Mix well and chill, 3 hours to overnight.
- Be sure to use pickled jalapenos, not just jarred jalapenos.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 130 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g |
| Cholesterol | 60 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Sodium | 275 mg |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
It had me at jalapeño! This was absolutely fantastic, and I’m so glad I stumbled upon it. The only change I made was to reduce the mayo to 1 cup total, and then used 1/2 ranch dressing. It was probably the best potato salad my family has ever had! Thanks so much for the submission.
It had me at jalapeño! This was absolutely fantastic, and I’m so glad I stumbled upon it. The only change I made was to reduce the mayo to 1 cup total, and then used 1/2 ranch dressing. It was probably the best potato salad my family has ever had! Thanks so much for the submission.