Cheerleader’s Tossed Egg Potato Salad

Give me an E! Give me a G! Give me a G! Now put that in a potato salad and you’ve got one egg’stra delicious dish.

INGREDIENTS:

3 large eggs, hard-boiled & chopped
2 lbs. yellow potatoes, peeled (about 5 potatoes)
1 Tbsp. salt (divided)
2 celery stalks, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
½ cup red onion, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 canned large jalapeño in brine, chopped (reserve brine for dressing)
2 green onions, chopped (reserve the green tops for garnish)
½ cup Panela cheese, crumbled, for topping
1 cup Mexican cream (or sour cream)
1 small avocado, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
4 Tbsp. canned jalapeño brine
2 green onions, chopped
2 tsp. salt

DIRECTIONS:

1.) PLACE potatoes with enough water to boil in a large saucepan over medium heat; bring to a BOIL. ADD 1/2 tablespoon salt and BOIL potatoes until fork tender, about 18-20 minutes. DRAIN and set aside to cool. When cooled, CUT into 3/4-inch cubes.

2.) MAKE dressing. COMBINE cream, avocado, vinegar, jalapeño brine, green onions and salt in blender container and BLEND until smooth.

3.) PLACE eggs, potato pieces, celery, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, green onion and the rest of the salt in a large bowl.

4.) POUR dressing over mixture and gently STIR, combining ingredients. REFRIGERATE at least 2 hours before serving. TOP with cheese and chopped green onions before serving.

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