Hatch Green Chile Potato Salad

Hatch Green Chile Potato Salad

Prep 20 min Cook 20 min Total 40 min Serves 6-8 Difficulty Easy 320 Cal Heat Medium 4.1 (34) Jump to recipe

This Hatch Green Chile Potato Salad is a New Mexico twist on a backyard staple, loaded with smoky roasted Hatch green chile, a little jalapeño heat, and a tangy, zesty dressing with a squeeze of lime. It's the side dish that always gets asked about at the cookout — and the recipe you'll be happy to share.

Every family has their go-to potato salad recipe, the one that shows up at every summer cookout, every holiday potluck, and every gathering where good food is expected. This is ours — and we think once you try it with roasted Hatch green chile, you'll have a hard time going back to the plain version.

There's something about the smoky, roasted flavor of roasted Hatch green chile that makes it a natural fit for a creamy potato salad. It adds depth without overpowering, and paired with a little jalapeño, a bright squeeze of lime, and a touch of Hatch green chile powder, every bite has just the right amount of New Mexico character.

This recipe is simple, flexible, and endlessly crowd-pleasing. Use red-skinned or gold potatoes — both work beautifully — and feel free to dial the heat up or down to suit your crowd. A little fresh cilantro on top before serving makes it look as good as it tastes. Bring a big bowl, because this one goes fast.

The recipe

Hatch Green Chile Potato Salad

4.1 from 34 reviews
  • Prep20 min
  • Cook20 min
  • Total40 min
  • Yield6-8 servings
  • Calories320
Easymedium heat

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Cut potatoes into large chunks and place in a medium saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and boil gently for 15 to 20 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain and let cool completely. Once cooled, cut into bite-sized chunks.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled potatoes, chopped eggs, celery, onion, Roasted Hatch Green Chile, and jalapeño pepper.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, dill relish, lime juice, salt, pepper, Hatch New Mexico Green Chile Powder, and cumin until well combined.
  4. Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated. Add more mayonnaise if desired.
  5. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving, if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy!

Pantry

Shop the chile used in this recipe

Roasted Hatch Chile (Frozen)

$75.00

Hatch New Mexico Green Chile Powder

$9.99

Fresh Hatch Green Chile

Sale price $29.99 Regular price $34.99

Frequently asked questions

What makes Hatch green chile potato salad different?
It takes a classic creamy potato salad and folds in smoky roasted Hatch green chile, a little jalapeno, lime juice, and a touch of Hatch green chile powder. The chile adds depth and gentle New Mexico heat without overpowering the dish, turning a familiar cookout side into something people ask about every time.
What potatoes are best for this potato salad?
Red-skinned or gold potatoes both work beautifully. They hold their shape after boiling and have a creamy, waxy texture that won't fall apart when you fold in the dressing. Boil them just until fork-tender, then cool completely before cutting into bite-sized chunks so they stay firm and absorb the dressing well.
Can I make Hatch green chile potato salad ahead of time?
Yes — it's actually better made a few hours or a day ahead. Chilling lets the roasted chile, lime, and seasonings soak into the potatoes so every bite is flavorful. Keep it covered in the refrigerator and stir before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro just before it hits the table.
Where can I buy Hatch green chile for potato salad?
The Hatch Chile Store ships roasted Hatch green chile and Hatch green chile powder from our family farms in the Hatch Valley of New Mexico. Roasted frozen chile gives the truest smoky flavor in the salad, and the green chile powder adds an extra layer of warmth to the dressing.
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