Mexican Street Corn Smashed Potato Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Mexican Street Corn Smashed Potato Salad, made with roasted potatoes, poblanos, and a sour cream-lime dressing. Bring the recipe if you are serving it at any sort of gathering because everyone will be asking for it!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Cooling Time15 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Keyword: Mexican Street Corn Smashed Potato Salad
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 423kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com
- 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes, washed
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 poblano peppers, seeded and diced
- 1 can (15 ounces) sweet corn, drained
- 5 green onions, thinly sliced
- ½ cup (61 g) cotija cheese, crumbled (plus more for serving)
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
Dressing
- ½ cup (115 g) sour cream
- ¼ cup (58 g) mayonnaise
- 1 medium lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste (if needed)
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes or until fork-tender. (Depending on the size of the potatoes, boiling times may vary.)
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Drain the potatoes, pat them dry, and place them onto the lined baking sheet. Using a potato masher or the bottom of a sturdy glass, gently smash each potato to about ¼ to ½-inch thick.
Brush 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the smashed potatoes, ensuring each one is coated. Season evenly with salt and pepper.
Roast for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and flip the potatoes.
In a small bowl, combine the drained sweet corn, diced poblano peppers, and the remaining olive oil. Toss to coat, then add them to the baking sheet, nestling them in between the smashed potatoes.
Return the baking sheet to the oven and continue roasting for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are crispy.
Allow the roasted potato mixture to cool for about 15 minutes before assembling the salad.
Dressing
In a medium bowl, mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and chili powder until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Assembly
In a large bowl, combine the sliced green onions, crumbled cotija cheese, cilantro,and slightly cooled roasted potato mixture.
Pour dressing over the salad, reserving some for serving if desired. Gently stir until all ingredients are evenly coated. Add more dressing as needed.
Serve immediately with more cotija cheese for topping and extra dressing on the side, if desired. Or, refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 423kcal