Ingredients

  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds large red potatoes, scrubbed and sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 3 ears corn, shucked
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 canned chipotle in adobo sauce, seeded and minced to a paste, plus 1/2 teaspoon adobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • Kosher salt

Method

  • Rub the pepper with a little of the oil and grill it on the rack about 5 to 6 inches from the heat source, turning frequently, until it is charred on all sides, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Transfer it to a bowl and cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
  • When cool enough to handle, peel the pepper and remove the seeds, Chop the pepper and set aside.
  • Let the grill fire cool to medium heat.
  • Toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon of the oil and salt to taste and arrange in one layer on the rack.
  • Grill, turning frequently, until browned and tender, 15 to 25 minutes.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and while still hot, toss with the vinegar.
  • Rub the corn with the remaining oil, season with salt and grill, turning frequently, until the corn is lightly golden on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Cut the corn off the cob and add to the bowl with the potatoes.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, chipotle, adobo sauce, and salt, to taste.
  • Add the chipotle mayonnaise, red pepper, and cilantro to the potato salad and toss gently.