Spicy Cilantro and Lime Potato Salad

I wanted to make a potato salad but not a traditional one.  I am not a fan of the mustard-based potato salad so, I came up with this recipe.  My son and I really liked it- my husband, not so much.  He likes the yellow potato salad and wasn't very excited about eating this green potato salad I set before him. 

I am posting this at Side Dish Showdown at Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice.  Side dishes have always been a challenge for me.  I have very little creativity when it comes to side dishes and usually all of my attention goes to the protein part of my meals.  This monthly challenge has forced me to think about this important part of the meals we eat.  At least I am creating one good side dish a month.

I found the dressing recipe at For the Love of Cooking and just added to my ingredients. 

Ingredients:

3 lbs of red potatoes, diced in large chunks and steamed

1 onion, yellow or purple

2 large poblano peppers

2 jalepeno peppers

1/4 cup of sliced green onions

Dressing:

1/2 cup of chopped cilantro

1/4 cup olive or canola oil

1-2 tbsp fresh lime juice

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar OR red wine vinegar

salt and pepper to taste

1 clove garlic minced

1/2 tsp oregano

For the dressing, whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl.  Set aside while you prepare the rest of the salad. 

Roast the onion and peppers under a broiler or on the grill until they are nicely charred.  The peppers should be blistered.  Put the peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap for about 15 minutes to steam them.  Take them out and peel the skin off.  Roughly chop the peppers and onions and add them to the potatoes.  Add the green onions.  Pour the dressing on the potato, onion and pepper mixture and combine well.

The salad can be eaten cold or at room temperature.

This post is also being linked to:

Finer Things Friday

What's on the Menu Wednesday @ Dining With Debbie

Fight Back Friday at Food Renegade

Ultimate Recipe Swap @ Life as Mom

Potluck Sunday at Mommy's Kitchen

GirliChef - Two for Tuesdays