Brazilian Potato Salad

Ingredients
  

For the Salad:

  • 2-pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and diced into large even pieces
  • Dash of salt, for boiling potatoes
  • 1-pound fresh carrots, peeled and cut into small pieces
  • 8-ounces frozen sweet peas
  • 1 14-ounce can hearts of palm
  • 2 ears fresh corn
  • 6 eggs, hard boiled
  • 1/4 cup raisins, optional, or to taste

For the Dressing:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp. yellow mustard
  • 1/4 tsp. lemon pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2 cup onions, finely diced
  • 1/2 tbsp. garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. lime juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; whisk together thoroughly; set aside
  • Place the potatoes in a saucepan, or pot, large enough to hold all the potatoes with some room on top; cover the potatoes with an inch or two of cold water; starting the potatoes in cold water helps them cook more evenly.
  • Stir the salt into the water until dissolved; bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-high heat.; do not cover; covering changes the environment in the pot and can make the potatoes turn mushy.
  • Check the potatoes after 5 minutes; cubed potatoes will cook more quickly than whole potatoes; smaller potatoes will cook more quickly than larger potatoes; most potatoes will be done in 10 to 20 minutes.
  • The potatoes are done when they are tender all the way through; drain cubed potatoes in a strainer or lift whole potatoes out with a slotted spoon.
  • Add carrots at the end, just before the potatoes are completely boiled; let them simmer for 5 more minutes and then your potatoes and carrots are good to go.
  • Prepare green peas according to package directions.
  • Drain hearts of palm and cut into 1/4-inch rounds.
  • Boil eggs; when cooled, peel and finely chop.
  • Peel and finely chop the onion.
  • Mince the garlic.
  • Microwave the corn, until cooked, remove, allow to cool and cut kernels of cobs.
  • Finely chop the fresh parsley.
  • All all of the salad ingredients to the dressing bowl, combine thoroughly, ensuring all ingredients are well covered by the dressing.
  • Season to taste; place in refrigerator for at least one hour, or overnight, prior to serving.
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