Sweet Potato Salad Recipe
Overview
This Sweet Potato Salad recipe combines the vibrant colors and flavors of different sweet potatoes with a tangy dressing, perfect for a potluck or any gathering. It’s visually appealing and bursting with wholesome ingredients.
- Name: Sweet Potato Salad 🥗
- Category: Yam/Sweet Potato
- Keywords: Potato, Vegetable, Potluck, < 60 Mins
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need for the Sweet Potato Salad:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Purple sweet potato |
| 1 | Yellow sweet potato |
| 1 | Sweet onion |
| 1/2 | Green bell pepper |
| 1/2 | Orange bell pepper |
| 1/2 | Red bell pepper |
| 1/2 | Yellow bell pepper |
| 6 | Tablespoons sugar |
| 6 | Tablespoons white vinegar |
| 1/4 | Teaspoon salt |
| 3/4 | Teaspoon prepared mustard |
| 1/4 | Teaspoon Worcestershire sauce |
| 1 | Bay leaf |
| 1 | Garlic clove |
| 1 | Onion |
| to taste | Pepper |
Instructions
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Boil the Sweet Potatoes:
- Place the purple and yellow sweet potatoes in a pot of boiling water.
- Cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes.
- Drain and let them cool.
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Prepare the Salad Ingredients:
- Once cooled, peel the sweet potatoes and dice them into bite-sized pieces.
- Finely chop the sweet onion and all four bell peppers.
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Make the Dressing:
- In a separate bowl, combine sugar, white vinegar, salt, prepared mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper.
- Add the bay leaf, garlic clove (whole), and onion (whole) to the dressing mixture.
- Stir well to combine.
- Cover the dressing and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least a couple of hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
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Assemble the Salad:
- Remove the bay leaf, garlic clove, and onion from the chilled dressing.
- Shake the dressing again to mix thoroughly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced sweet potatoes with the chopped onion and bell peppers.
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Combine and Serve:
- Pour the chilled dressing over the salad mixture.
- Gently toss everything together until well coated.
- For best results, let the salad marinate in the dressing for at least an hour before serving to enhance the flavors.
Serving Suggestions
This Sweet Potato Salad is best served chilled and can be enjoyed as a side dish or a refreshing main course. It’s a colorful addition to any potluck, picnic, or barbecue, showcasing the delightful combination of sweet potatoes and crisp vegetables in a tangy dressing.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 243.5
- Total Fat: 10.3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 284.6mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 36.6g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.2g
- Sugar: 15.5g
- Protein: 2.4g
Notes
- Variations: If purple sweet potatoes are not available, you can use all yellow sweet potatoes for a different but equally delicious variation.
- Make-Ahead: This salad can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to develop even further.
- Presentation: The combination of different colored sweet potatoes and bell peppers not only enhances the flavor but also makes the salad visually appealing.
Enjoy making this Sweet Potato Salad recipe, a delightful blend of flavors and colors that is sure to be a hit at your next gathering!
