Hot Mexican Potato Salad

From: Better Homes and Gardens

Picante sauce and lime juice give a kick to this potato salad. Cooking the potatoes in the microwave keeps the prep time under 20 minutes.

Servings: Makes 4 side-dish servings.

Prep: 10 mins

Total: 18 mins

Ingredients

1 pound tiny new potatoes, quartered

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup picante sauce

1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon olive oil or salad oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 large tomato, seeded and chopped

1/2 cup sliced pitted ripe olives

1/4 cup sliced green onions

1 tablespoon snipped cilantro or parsley

Directions

1. In a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole micro-cook potatoes and water, covered, on 100-percent power (high) for 7 to 11 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring once. Drain.

2. Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl combine picante sauce, lime juice, oil, salt, and pepper. Cook, uncovered, on high for 30 to 60 seconds or until heated through. Add sauce to cooked potatoes. Stir in tomato, olives, green onions, and cilantro or parsley; toss to coat. Makes 4 side-dish servings.