Ensalada de Papas

Name: Ensalada de Papas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 2 lbs yellow potatoes, cubed; 1 cup carrots, diced; 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed; 2 hard-boiled eggs, diced; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground

A classic Peruvian potato salad featuring tender vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, and a zesty lime mayonnaise dressing.

35 minEasyServes 6220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs yellow potatoes, cubed
1 cup carrots, diced
1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
2 hard-boiled eggs, diced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

1

Place 2 lbs cubed yellow potatoes and 1 cup diced carrots in a large pot, cover with cold salted water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2

Cook for 12 to 15 minutes until tender, adding 1/2 cup thawed frozen green peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
3

Drain the vegetables completely and transfer them to a large bowl to cool.
4

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper.
5

Fold the dressing and 2 diced hard-boiled eggs gently into the cooled vegetables until combined, then chill before serving.

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Questions

What is Ensalada de Papas?

A classic Peruvian potato salad featuring tender vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, and a zesty lime mayonnaise dressing. This reference files it under Peruvian salad: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

How long does Ensalada de Papas take?

As written, 35 minutes: 20 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (15 minutes): "Cook for 12 to 15 minutes until tender, adding 1/2 cup thawed frozen green peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking."

Why fold instead of stir in Ensalada de Papas?

Step 5 reads: "Fold the dressing and 2 diced hard-boiled eggs gently into the cooled vegetables until combined, then chill before serving." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 5 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

Is Ensalada de Papas vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 hard-boiled eggs, diced and 1/2 cup mayonnaise. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan salad collection.

Does Ensalada de Papas contain eggs?

Yes: 2 hard-boiled eggs, diced and 1/2 cup mayonnaise. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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