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Overhead shot of Mexican Green Bean & Potato Salad with mayonnaise, fresh cilantro and lime wedges in blue bowl sitting on a dark wood table.

Mexican Green Bean & Potato Salad

Libby with Lemony Thyme
Add your favorite Mexican flavor influences to your favorite potato salad recipe for an updated dish.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs. small new potatoes cooked until just fork tender
  • 1 cup fresh green beans steamed
  • 2 scallions thin sliced
  • 1/2 jalapeƱo fine diced
  • 1 Tbl. fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 sprig fresh oregano leaves only
  • 2 Tbl. cumin seeds toasted then fine ground
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. chili powder
  • salt & fresh cracked pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook potatoes until just fork tender, then cut into small cubes.
  • Steam green beans until just tender, cut in half.
  • Combine all remaining ingredients, season with salt & pepper to taste.
  • Pour mayonnaise mixture over potatoes and green beans and mix well.