36 Reviews of Garlicky Cilantro Roasted Potato Salad

From: Chrissyo

On Jul 9, 2002

Izzy, this is a different potato salad for sure. I loved it. So did my family and our guests on July 1. We are garlic and cilantro lovers. I think that the cilantro gives this recipe a great flavour. I would recommend this recipe to people who don't like an overly creamy potato salad because I think the flavour of the garlic and the cilantro counteract the creaminess of the mayo. But this is not an overly creamy potato salad.. It is delicious and a great change from the usual potato salad. Thank you.

From: Meghan

On Jul 3, 2002

I thought that this called for too much garlic, but figured what the heck, more for me if no one else eats it! But the roasting of the garlic makes it nutty and a PERFECT balance for the cilantro. This was a different, deliscious way to make pototo salad! YUMM!!!!

From: kiwidutch

On Oct 19, 2005

10 stars Izzy!!! I wasn't certain if you meant the garlic should have been whole, sliced or minced first, so I took a guess and minced them, and the smell as everything roasted is devine. I used white onions instead of red since I had them to hand and put in a little extra corriander (cilantro)as we adore the stuff. This has already become a firm favourite in our house becuase we just love the combination of flavours and the eggs give it that little something extra into the mix. I'm delighted especially because the vegetarian members of the family gave this a big thumbs up as well, so bonus points for pleasing them too This was easy enough to make, looked great in presentation and had the Wow factor I was looking for in taste. Please see my rating system for a great 5 stars. Thanks for a recipe that's a must have on our BBQ and buffet table from now on.

From: PixieDust

On Jul 4, 2002

I was looking for a different potato salad to serve for our 4th of July/Zaar Week Cookathon celebration. This was IT. The cilantro mayo was really nice. Of course you can't go wrong with garlic. Very nice and a great change from the usual potato salad. Thanks so much.

From: yooper

On Jul 4, 2002

Wow Izzy! Like the other reveiwer, I was worried that all that garlic would overpower the dish. It was fine, the roasting mellows it quite nicely! I love cilantro, but apparently there are those that hate it, and they wouldn't come near this salad. Oh well, their loss!

From: Sue L

On Jun 2, 2004

I was attracted to this recipe by the garlic. I peeled 10 cloves, but thought they were kind of small, so I prepped some more and ended up peeling about 1 1/2 heads of garlic. I didn't worry about the garlic being too much because roasted garlic is nicely mellow, and my experience tells me that more is better. Although the garlic is wonderful, it is really the lemon-cilantro flavors that make this recipe really special. The combination with the garlic is savory, yet has a little bite. I do want to mention that I had to cook my potatoes about 15-20 minutes longer until I thought they were "tender". I hadn't added any cayenne pepper to my salad, but after tasting the ingredients, next time I may well do that, although the recipe really is just as perfect as is. Wonderful recipe, definitely worth every star. Thanks for posting!

From: Michelle S.

On Jul 11, 2004

Absolutely delicious! This is a very unique potato salad. As another reviewer said it is the lemony-cilantro dressing that brings this heads above the rest! The garlic mellows fantastically, the onions are beautifully crispy...you get nearly every flavor and texture with each bite. The only drawback was it took nearly double the 15 minutes to get my potatoes cooked, but when the results are as fabulous as this...time means nothing! Thanks Miss Izzy for sharing this gem.

From: Ocean~Ivy

On Jul 10, 2002

Wow! This was a BIG hit! Like another review mentioned,It was not overly creamy,it was perfecto! I too was concerned that it may be too garlicy,but it was just right! Instead of the cilantro,I used parsley.I will definitly be making this salad again.I just have to come up with excuses to make it! (who says you have to have a holiday for potato salad?) Hehe.Thanks so much for sharing! 8)

From: Abby's Mom

On Aug 10, 2004

My husband and I loved this recipe, I did not use the egg, but it still was very good, I'm adding it to my cookbook. Thanks

From: Coral Bim

On Jun 25, 2003

This is a keeper! My cilantro is growing so well and this is a great recipe to use it in. I will make it again as I think it may very well be my favorite potato salad now since I am a big fan of roasted garlic! I may experiment with olives or fresh corn next time but it is terrific the way it is. Thanks Izzy for a great recipe!