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    Home » Recipes » Salads

    Brazilian Gaucho Potato Salad

    Published: May 28, 2018 · Modified: Sep 20, 2018 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    This Brazilian gaucho potato salad brings together the best summer flavours - from charred new potatoes and grilled sweetcorn, to peas, carrots and apples - all in one delicious dish that's perfect as a barbecue side.

    Salad on a plate, with potatoes, apple and carrots.

    Originally published 11 August 2016.

    I love a nice potato salad. It was always a summer staple for al fresco dining when I was growing up, and potato salads still always grace my outdoor dining table in the summer months. Potatoes are so hearty and act as a wonderful vehicle for a variety of dressings.

    But potatoes really shine in this Brazilian potato salad. They're charred first to give a smokey flavour, then tossed with apple and carrot, as well as bursts of flavour from peas and corn. This is a great make-ahead salad that's naturally gluten free and easily vegan.

    This salad would be a wonderful barbecue side dish alongside butter bean salad and blackberry beetroot salad. You can also use grilled corn in my grilled chipotle salad in tortilla bowls. For another grilled salad, try my grilled vegan Caesar salad.

    You'll be needing a tasty drink for the barbecue. Sure you can serve this with cold beers and maybe a cocktail. But don't forget something special for those not drinking alcohol. You could wow them with this gorgeous cold brew iced tea. It sounds super-refreshing and is a cooling way to enjoy tea.

    Ingredients for a Brazilian Gaucho Potato Salad - a dish of spiralized apple and carrot, peas and onion, grilled corn and potatoes

    Brazilian Potato Salad

    The traditional Brazilian potato salad from the Rio Grande do Sul typically includes potatoes, corn, carrots, peas and mayonnaise - though there are many, many variants. Some add raisins, some forego the apple - but they all merge together loads of veggies with potatoes and slather it all with creamy mayo.

    Brazil is well known for it's meaty barbecues, but veggies can definitely still get in on the action. For my vegetarian potato salad, I've grilled the potatoes and corn to give it that lovely, smokey, summery taste. You can grill them outside on the barbecue, or inside in a griddle pan. Because, well, our weather isn't quite like Rio!

    Close up of grilled corn and potatoes with peas, carrot and apple in the background - all for a Brazilian potato salad

    Why you should make this Brazilian potato salad:

    The charred potatoes give a lovely smokey flavour
    Dressing the potatoes with mint before grilling gives a subtle extra flavour
    It holds up well if made in advance
    Gets even better then next day
    A great barbecue side dish
    A hearty salad
    You can spiralize the carrot and apple, or grate or julienne
    Use a bbq or griddle pan

    Make it gluten free/vegan

    Make it dairy free and vegan: Use non-dairy mayonnaise alternative
    Make it gluten free: This dish is naturally gluten-free.

    A bowl of Brazilian Gaucho Potato Salad with lemon on the side and vintage cutlery.

    Making Gaucho Brazilian Potato Salad

    Potatoes form the backbone of this dish, so I've used little new potatoes that have delicate, papery skins, a creamy texture and a lovely nutty flavour.

    By dressing them with mint and then grilling them before adding them to the salad, they not only bulk out the gaucho Brazilian potato salad, but they bring a wide depth of flavours, including that lovely smokey charred taste from the grill.

    I've also used new season sweetcorn cobs and grilled them as well for more smokey flavour, before adding some local carrots, apples, frozen peas and some sprigs of mint from my garden. It's quite amazing how a traditional Brazilian salad can be so easily recreated with local British ingredients.

    Bowl of salad with potatoes, spiralised carrot and apple.

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    Salad on a plate, with potatoes, apple and carrots.

    Brazilian Gaucho Potato Salad

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    This Brazilian gaucho potato salad brings together summer flavours into the perfect barbecue side dish, with grilled potatoes and corn. 
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Brazilian
    Servings 6
    Calories 181 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 500 g new potatoes
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 teaspoons fresh mint (chopped)
    • 2 cobs sweetcorn
    • 100 g peas (fresh or frozen)
    • 1 carrot peeled
    • 1 apple
    • 2 shallots very finely sliced
    • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
    • Juice of half a lemon

    Instructions
     

    • Wash the potatoes and cut them so they're in similarly-sized pieces suitable for skewers.
    • Boil the potatoes in salted water until just cooked through. Drain and rinse the potatoes, then thread onto skewers.
    • In a small bowl, mix the oil and mint together. Brush the mint oil onto the skewered potatoes and barbecue until lightly charred. Alternatively, cook them indoors on a griddle pan. Allow to cool slightly.
    • Meanwhile, boil the sweetcorn cobs for a few minutes until tender. Grill on the barbecue or in a griddle pan until lightly charred. Allow to cool, then slice the corn kernels from the cob.
    • Boil the peas for a few minutes until cooked. Drain and set aside.
    • Spiralize or julienne the carrot and apple and add to a large bowl with the grilled potatoes, corn kernels, peas and shallots. Add the mayonnaise and gently toss to coat. Drizzle with the lemon juice and serve cold.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 48mgPotassium: 565mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1900IUVitamin C: 27.8mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1.2mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

     

    A bowl of creamy Brazilian Gaucho Potato Salad with a vintage spoon and napkin.

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    1. Ailsa Shawrez

      August 27, 2018 at 7:31 pm

      5 stars
      I know so little about Brazilian cuisine, I’m loving all these olympic inspired recipes. This salad sounds really flavoursome and filling. Not sure I’ve ever had potatoes and corn together before.

      Reply
    2. Lilinha

      July 13, 2018 at 1:15 pm

      I am from Southeast of Brazil but somehow have never heard about this potato salad before. I must try it as it looks delicious!

      Reply
    3. Shelby

      May 28, 2018 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      I am really intrigued by the apples in this dish. I would never have thought to include them in a potato salad. The flavors sound incredible! I especially love those charred potatoes!

      Reply
    4. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      May 28, 2018 at 1:08 pm

      5 stars
      I've n ever had this type of potato salad before, but would certainly try! Love the addition of mint and corn in there! Sounds like a delicious salad to bring to a bbq 🙂

      Reply
    5. Neli Howard

      May 28, 2018 at 1:00 pm

      5 stars
      Oh how delicious this recipe looks. I'm going to try it for me and my family because we have a barbecue cookout next weekend. Can it be made ahead?

      Reply
    6. Jacqueline Meldrum

      May 28, 2018 at 10:18 am

      5 stars
      It's breakfast time, but that looks so good, I could eat it right now!

      Reply
    7. izabela

      August 28, 2016 at 9:26 pm

      5 stars
      This salad was amazing. I made most of it in advance and then barbecued the sweetcorn and potatoes during our cookout and added them at the last minute. Really good.

      Reply
    8. choclette

      August 15, 2016 at 9:26 pm

      I know so little about Brazilian cuisine, I'm loving all these olympic inspired recipes. This salad sounds really flavoursome and filling. Not sure I've ever had potatoes and corn together before.

      Reply
    9. POPPY

      August 13, 2016 at 11:35 pm

      Oh my Lord, that looks amazing! It's like a coleslaw/potato salad hybrid. Will most certainly be making this soon and pinning now!

      Reply
    10. Lindsey B

      August 12, 2016 at 4:28 am

      This is my first time on your blog, and I wanted to say that your images are so lovely! This dish sounds simple and tasty, I will be making this within the next few weeks for sure!!

      Reply
    11. Cathy @ Planet Veggie

      August 11, 2016 at 5:26 pm

      Looks gorgeous - I haven't made potato salad for ages and this has inspired me to make one, yum!

      Reply
    12. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche

      August 11, 2016 at 3:42 pm

      Those barbecued potatoes look amazing! It's hard to beat potatoes really. I love that this is Brazilian but doesn't use any hard-to-find ingredients.

      Reply
    13. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours

      August 11, 2016 at 3:04 pm

      What a fantastic potato salad - I love all the extra veggies in it to lighten it all up.

      Reply
    14. Sus // roughmeasures.com

      August 11, 2016 at 2:43 pm

      I had not heard of Gaucho salad before reading this. It's like all my favourite BBQ dishes rolled into one big salad - perfect. We've got a BBQ at our place on sat so think I will need to make this!

      Reply
    15. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

      August 11, 2016 at 2:31 pm

      I love all the different twists on potato salad and this is definitely one that we would try. We love potatoes!

      Reply
    16. Megan Marlowe

      August 11, 2016 at 2:25 pm

      This potato salad looks delicious! Perfect side dish!

      Reply
    17. Marianne | Basil and Bubbly

      August 11, 2016 at 1:35 pm

      I LOVE Brazilian food and have had something reminiscent of this in a local restaurant that was delish but I couldn't figure out what was missing from mine at home -- I think perhaps the mint! What a great recipe. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    18. Mark, Compass & Fork

      August 11, 2016 at 1:22 pm

      We loved the gaucho salads in South America. Your recipe brings back so many pleasant memories! Look at all of those great ingredients. It looks delicious.

      Reply
    19. Amy Hunt

      August 11, 2016 at 12:28 pm

      I don't eat many of the ingredients but it looks gorgeous and I have no doubts it tastes amazing too! It's inspired me to create something similar, I love carrots apple and mint in a salad!

      Reply
    20. fashionandstylepolice

      August 11, 2016 at 12:05 pm

      This potato salad sounds so delicious. I will try making it.

      Reply

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