Roasted Potato Salad With Jalapeño-Avocado Dressing

Updated May 11, 2022

Roasted Potato Salad With Jalapeño-Avocado Dressing
Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
Total Time
45 minutes
Rating
4(1,697)
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As one of the most adaptable dishes, potato salad has withstood countless reimaginings. In this version, roasted potatoes are paired with two types of beans: Cannellini beans offer a hearty creaminess, while green beans add a welcome crisp-tenderness. If you have garlic or onion powder in your spice rack, use it to add some umami to the roasted potatoes. The avocado dressing is zingy and full of lively flavors; make it as spicy as you can handle, and if you are looking for more tanginess, substitute the mayonnaise with sour cream or crème fraîche.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

    For the Potato Salad

    • 2pounds small russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 2-inch pieces
    • Extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1teaspoon garlic or onion powder (optional)
    • Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) and black pepper
    • 1pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
    • 1(15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed
    • 1lime, halved
    • Handful of dill leaves

    For the Jalapeño-avocado Dressing

    • 1ripe avocado
    • ½cup vegan or regular mayonnaise
    • ½cup chopped dill
    • 3tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • Juice of 1 lime (2 to 3 tablespoons)
    • 1garlic clove, peeled and roughly chopped
    • 1 to 2jalapeños, trimmed and roughly chopped
    • ½teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

786 calories; 48 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 24 grams monounsaturated fat; 17 grams polyunsaturated fat; 79 grams carbohydrates; 18 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 16 grams protein; 1346 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 425 degrees. Place the potatoes on a sheet pan and add about 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic or onion powder (if using), and about ½ teaspoon of salt. Season with black pepper and toss to coat. Place in the oven and roast for 25 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile make the dressing: Combine avocado, mayonnaise, dill, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, 1 jalapeño and salt in a blender or small food processor. Blend until completely smooth. Taste and if you want it spicier, add the second jalapeño.

  3. Step 3

    After 25 minutes, remove the potatoes from the oven and toss. Push the potatoes to one side of the sheet pan, and add the green beans to the other side. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Return the sheet pan to the oven and roast for 10 to 15 minutes, until the beans are crisp-tender and the potatoes are golden on the outside and tender all the way through. Don’t overcook the beans; if the beans are done before the potatoes are ready, remove them from the sheet pan and return the potatoes to the oven.

  4. Step 4

    Transfer the potatoes and green beans to a large bowl and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Add the cannellini beans along with half the dressing and toss to coat well. Taste and check seasonings, adding more salt and black pepper if needed.

  5. Step 5

    To serve, squeeze the lime halves over and scatter with dill leaves. Pass the remaining dressing on the side.

Tip
  • Leftover dressing can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and served with grilled meats, fish or roasted vegetables.

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I like the avocado dill sauce. Lime and dill are jazzy together. added lemon zest to finish - could even add a toasted walnut. In addition to herbs, I added parsley as well. Lovely as a side or a potluck hit. Bean seems versatile. A oven roasted garbanzo would be a knock out. You could also add a grain. Farro, Israeli couscous. I’m other words, a gem that could carry you through any season.

Roasting the jalapeño with the potatoes adds a nice smokiness to the dressing. Remove before adding green beans to potatoes. Let cool then blend into dressing. Very happy with this recipe!

Tempted to try this with pickled jalapenos.

Made it just as written and it was epic! Serve it with jammy eggs and it’s a dreamy entree.

The dressing is amazing! I made it with 1 large jalapeño, no seeds, and subbed yogurt for the mayo. I will definitely keep the recipe for that part. The combo was just OK. Green beans, cannellini beans, and potatoes all seemed under-seasoned despite the delicious dressing. I may try tossing the ingredients with some additional spices before adding dressing, if I make it again. My husband liked it, even though he would never eat a an actual avocado.

Absolutely delicious, would make again.

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