Tomatoes and bell pepper also give color and flavor to this impressive side dish.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Char poblano chilies and bell pepper over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in plastic bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed chilies and bell pepper; cut into 1/4-inch pieces. Transfer to large bowl. Cook corn in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Mix corn, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro and jalapeño into chili-bell pepper mixture.
Step 2
Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water for 5 minutes. Add garlic and continue boiling until potatoes are just tender, about 3 minutes longer. Drain. Rinse potatoes and garlic under cold water to cool. Drain. Mince garlic. Mix potatoes and garlic into chili-bell pepper mixture.
Step 3
Whisk lime juice and olive oil in small bowl to blend. Add to potato mixture; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Arrange watercress around edge of platter; mound potato salad in center.
Step 4
*Fresh green chilies, often called pasillas; available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.
