Best 7 Laura Bushs Southwestern Potato Salad Recipes

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**Laura Bush's Southwestern Potato Salad: A Culinary Journey into Flavorful Simplicity and Texan Heritage**

In the heart of Texan cuisine, Laura Bush's Southwestern Potato Salad stands as a testament to the vibrant flavors and culinary traditions of the region. This delectable dish, often served at gatherings and potlucks, is a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate. With its tender potatoes, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing infused with Southwestern spices, this salad is a perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, Laura Bush's Southwestern Potato Salad is an easy-to-follow recipe that promises to impress your family and friends. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where flavors dance and memories are made with every bite.

**Inside the Article:**

* **Laura Bush's Southwestern Potato Salad:** The main event, this recipe takes you step-by-step through the process of creating this classic Texan dish. From boiling the potatoes to preparing the dressing, you'll discover the secrets behind its irresistible taste.

* **Creamy Ranch Potato Salad:** For those who prefer a more classic approach, this creamy ranch potato salad is a delightful alternative. With its tangy dressing and tender potatoes, it's a crowd-pleaser that will satisfy even the most discerning palate.

* **Loaded Baked Potato Salad:** If you're looking for a salad that's packed with flavor, look no further. This loaded baked potato salad is a medley of potatoes, bacon, cheese, and sour cream, all tossed in a creamy dressing. It's a hearty and satisfying dish that's perfect for backyard barbecues and potlucks.

* **Sweet Potato Salad with Maple Dressing:** This unique salad features roasted sweet potatoes coated in a sweet and tangy maple dressing. With its vibrant colors and delightful flavors, it's a refreshing and healthy option that's sure to impress your guests.

With this collection of recipes, you'll have a variety of potato salads to choose from, each offering its own unique taste and texture. So gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and get ready to create a culinary masterpiece that will transport you to the heart of Texan hospitality.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED SOUTHWESTERN POTATO SALAD



Grilled Southwestern Potato Salad image

This salad is great with a grilled steak for a Tex-Mex meal, and most of it can even be prepared out in the backyard. Poblanos and cayenne make it pop. -Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds large red potatoes, quartered lengthwise
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 poblano peppers
2 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 5 minutes. Drain potatoes and toss with oil., Grill poblanos, covered, over high heat 8-10 minutes or until skins are blistered and blackened on all sides, turning occasionally. Immediately place peppers in a small bowl; let stand, covered, 20 minutes. Reduce grill temperature to medium heat., Grill corn and potatoes, covered, over medium heat 12-15 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, turning occasionally. Cool slightly., Peel off and discard charred skin from poblanos; remove stems and seeds. Cut peppers into 1/2-in. pieces and place in a large bowl. Cut corn from cobs and cut potatoes into 3/4-in. pieces; add to peppers., In a small bowl, whisk buttermilk, sour cream and lime juice until blended; stir in jalapeno, cilantro and seasonings. Add to potato mixture, stirring in as much dressing as desired to coat. Serve with lime wedges. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

LAURA BUSH'S SOUTHWESTERN POTATO SALAD



Laura Bush's Southwestern Potato Salad image

I found this recipe in the local paper. Haven't tried it yet but it sounded interesting. (after all it is the first lady)

Provided by Just Cher

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 medium red potatoes
4 large hard-boiled eggs, diced
1/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted & chopped
2 pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped
3/4 cup mayonnaise (or more to taste)
2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in boiling water to cover 15 to 20 minutes or until tender.
  • Rinse under cold water, peel and dice in a large bowl.
  • Add chopped egg, olives& jalapeno, tossing gently until combined.
  • Combine mayonnaise, mustard, cilantro and oregano.
  • Stir gently into potato mixture.
  • Season to taste with salt& pepper.

MESA GRILL'S SOUTHWESTERN POTATO SALAD



Mesa Grill's Southwestern Potato Salad image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups prepared mayonnaise
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chipotle pepper puree
1 large ripe tomato, seeded and diced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
3 scallions, chopped, white and green parts
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 new potatoes, about 3 to 4 pounds, cooked, drained and sliced 1/2-inch thick

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients, except the potatoes, in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place warm potatoes in a large bowl and pour the mixture over potatoes and mix well. Season again with salt and pepper, to taste.

SOUTHWEST POTATO SALAD



Southwest Potato Salad image

With two types of potatoes, this side salad packs a Southwestern punch thanks to chipotle chilies.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 unpeeled medium round red or white potatoes (1 1/2 pounds)
4 unpeeled small sweet potatoes (1 1/2 pounds)
1 1/4 cups reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 or 2 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
8 medium green onions, sliced ( 1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Place red or white potatoes and sweet potatoes in 4-quart Dutch oven; add enough water just to cover potatoes. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cook covered 20 to 25 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender; remove sweet potatoes from Dutch oven. Cook red or white potatoes 10 to 15 minutes longer, if necessary, until tender. Drain potatoes. Let stand about 15 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Peel potatoes; cut into cubes.
  • Mix mayonnaise, milk, cumin seed, salt and chilies in large glass or plastic bowl. Add potatoes, bell pepper and onions; stir gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg

SOUTHWESTERN POTATO SALAD



Southwestern Potato Salad image

I love this potato salad! I made it over the Summer with barbecued chicken breasts. If you want to spice it up a bit more you could add other diced peppers. Cook your potatoes while your mixing the sauce.

Provided by mydesigirl

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup prepared mayonnaise (regular or low fat)
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1/2 jalapeno, finely diced
2 scallions, chopped
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
1 small garlic clove, minced
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
16 new potatoes, cooked and sliced

Steps:

  • With a spatula,combine the mayonnaise and mustard with the remaining ingredients, except the potatoes, and mix well.
  • Season to taste and pour over the warm potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.4, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 1, Sodium 245.7, Carbohydrate 125.2, Fiber 16.4, Sugar 7.8, Protein 15.1

SOUTHWESTERN POTATO SALAD



Southwestern Potato Salad image

A spin on Bobby Flay's very distinctive southwestern, egg-less potato salad. To better soak in the flavors, make sure you pour the sauce over the warmed/hot potatoes.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise (plain yogurt works well or a combination of both)
3 -4 tablespoons Dijon mustard (start with least amount)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 -2 tablespoon chipotle pepper, pureed (in adobo)
1 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaf, loosely packed
3 green onions, sliced thin, white and green parts
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
3 -4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled (optional)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne
3 -4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 1/2-4 lbs new potatoes, cooked, drained and sliced 1/2-inch thick (cooked in salted water)

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients, except the potatoes, in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place warm potatoes in a large bowl and pour the mixture over potatoes and mix well. Season again with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Can be eaten warm or cold.

RED BLISS POTATO SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE, BACON, AND CHIVES



Red Bliss Potato Salad with Blue Cheese, Bacon, and Chives image

Reminiscent of baked potatoes topped with bacon and chives, this side dish envelops vibrant red potatoes in a tangy blue cheese and buttermilk dressing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds Red Bliss potatoes
3 tablespoons coarse salt
1 1/2 ounces Danish blue cheese, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives, plus 1 teaspoon for garnish
8 bacon strips, cooked until crisp and crumbled

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and the salt in a medium saucepan. Cover with water, and bring to a simmer. Cook until a knife pierces through potatoes with little resistance, about 12 minutes. Drain, and let cool slightly. Halve potatoes.
  • Meanwhile, mix blue cheese, buttermilk, vinegar, and mustard in a bowl until well combined.
  • Combine potatoes, dressing, chives, and almost all of the bacon in a large bowl. Garnish with blue cheese, chives, and remaining bacon.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • If you don't have any roasted red peppers on hand, you can use a jarred variety.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of mayonnaise and sour cream to your liking.
  • If you want a spicier potato salad, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
  • For a more colorful potato salad, add some chopped fresh herbs, such as cilantro, parsley, or chives.
  • Serve the potato salad immediately or chill it for a few hours before serving.

Conclusion:

Laura Bush's Southwestern Potato Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a new potato salad recipe, give this one a try!

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