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Healthy Potato Salad

Healthy Potato Salad

Ingredients

Makes 4 to 6 servings

• 2 pounds small white potatoes, unpeeled
• 1 small red onion, minced
• 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 or 2 small fresh hot chiles, seeded and minced
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup hot tomato salsa
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 ripe Hass avocado

Method

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the potatoes until tender but still firm, about 30minutes
2. Drain well and let cool
3. Cut the potatoes into bite-size chunks and transfer to a large bowl
4. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, chiles and parsley and set aside
5. In a blender or food processor, blend the mayonnaise, salsa and salt and black pepper to taste
6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine
7. Chill for 1 to 2 hours
8. Pit, peel and cut the avocado into 1/2-inch dice and add to the salad, stirring gently to combine and serve