Best 2 Taco Potato Salad Recipes

Taco potato salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a quick and easy weeknight meal. This versatile salad can be made with a variety of ingredients, so you can customize it to your own taste. Whether you like it mild or spicy, vegetarian or meaty, this salad is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

POTACO SALAD (POTATO TACO SALAD)

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Make and share this Potaco Salad (Potato Taco Salad) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by NELady

Categories Potato

Time 40m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

7 cups new potatoes, cooked and cubed into bite size pieces
1 summer slicing tomatoes, diced
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans or 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 avocado, diced
1 green pepper, chopped
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup chipotle chile in adobo, diced
0.5 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup French dressing
0.5 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (8 ounce) bag tortilla chips, crushed (optional)
1/2 cup green onion, chopped (optional)
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
1/2 cup black olives, halved (optional)

Steps:

Combine salad ingredients in a 6-quart container or bowl; chill.
Brown lean ground beef with onion, garlic, and chipotle peppers until no longer pink; drain. Add Taco Seasoning Mix and water to ground beef mixture; stir well; cool.
Make dressing while ground beef mixture cools. Whisk together dressing ingredients in small bowl until well combined.
At serving time, combine salad and ground beef mixture. Toss with dressing until evenly coated.
Sprinkle crushed tortilla chips, green onions, cheddar cheese and black olives over the top of the salad (or any other topping ingredients you think sound tasty) and serve.

TACO RED POTATO SALAD

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Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese or top with diced tomatoes. Like it cool and creamy? Stir in low fat sour cream to taste. Add chopped cucumbers on top.

Provided by LilPinkieJ

Categories Potato

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 lbs red potatoes, cooked-cooled-cubed
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, minced
1/4 cup green onion, diced

Steps:

Mix the Seasonings in a jar and SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE. Pour over potatoes and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate to chill and meld flavors.
When ready to serve, mix in the corn, olives, cilantro, onion, and anything else your heart desires.

Tips:

Choose the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes like baby red or Yukon gold hold their shape well and won't get too mushy.
Cook the potatoes properly: To prevent them from getting waterlogged, boil them just until tender, then drain them well.
Use a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what brings the potato salad together, so make sure it's packed with flavor. This recipe uses a simple vinaigrette with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs.
Add some mix-ins: Chopped hard-boiled eggs, crumbled bacon, or diced celery are all great additions to taco potato salad.
Serve it chilled: Taco potato salad is best served cold, so make it ahead of time and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

Conclusion:

Taco potato salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or main course. It's perfect for potlucks, picnics, or any other casual gathering. With its bold flavors and creamy texture, taco potato salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new way to enjoy potatoes, give this recipe a try!