Best 8 Amazing Sweet Potato Salad Recipes

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In the culinary world, sweet potato salad stands out as a delightful dish that tantalizes taste buds and offers a symphony of flavors. This vibrant salad is not only a feast for the eyes, with its vibrant orange hues and colorful mix of ingredients, but it also boasts an exceptional nutritional profile that makes it a guilt-free indulgence. As we delve into the realm of sweet potato salad recipes, let us embark on a journey to uncover the secrets behind crafting the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors that will leave you craving for more. From classic Southern recipes to innovative global fusion creations, the world of sweet potato salad is an adventure waiting to be explored.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET POTATO POTATO SALAD



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Sweet potatoes and potatoes combine to make a different type of salad that will pleasantly surprise you.

Provided by GRAMZ

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 potatoes
1 sweet potato
4 eggs
2 stalks celery, chopped
½ onion, chopped
¾ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 30 minutes. Drain, cool, peel and chop.
  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water; cool, peel and chop.
  • Combine the potatoes, eggs, celery and onion.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper. Add to potato mixture, toss well to coat. Refrigerate and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 100.8 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 480.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

THE BEST SWEET POTATO POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup chopped cornichons or relish
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon honey
2 ribs celery, diced
Zest and juice from 1 lemon
1/2 small red onion, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix together the cornichons or relish, mustard, honey, celery, lemon zest and juice and red onion. Season with salt and pepper and let sit while the potatoes cook.
  • Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and add enough cold water to cover by 1 inch. Season the water generously with salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes in a colander, put back in the saucepan, add the vinegar and, using a rubber spatula, toss gently to combine.
  • Add the mayonnaise, chives and parsley to the celery-onion mixture and stir to combine. Add the warm potatoes to the dressing and toss. Season to taste. Garnish with extra chives and parsley.

SWEET POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large sweet potatoes
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup diced scallions (about 6)
1 red pepper, finely diced
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
2 teaspoons orange zest
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Peel and cube the sweet potatoes and put them in a large pot. Cover with water, bring to a boil and boil until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • While the potatoes are cooling, in a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, yogurt, scallions, red pepper, chives, orange zest, apple cider vinegar and hot sauce. Add the cooled potatoes to the mixture, and toss until the potatoes are fully coated. Add salt and pepper to taste. Best served chilled.

AMAZING SWEET POTATO SALAD



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From Extraordinary Health magazine. Serve chilled or room temperature in the hotter months and warm in the colder months.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs sweet potatoes (orange flesh)
2 small red bell peppers, seeded, membrane removed and diced
4 tablespoons dark raisins
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
salt
cracked black pepper
1/3 cup sliced almonds (your choice raw or roasted)
greens (kale, baby spinach, arugula, mixed greens, etc.)

Steps:

  • *Note: if the weather is hot and you prefer, the sweet potatoes can be diced and browned in a little bit of oil in a pan on the stove top rather than roasted.
  • in an oven.
  • *Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Roast the sweet potatoes for 45 minutes or until fork tender.
  • Set aside to cool then dice.
  • If desired, line the salad bowl with greens of your choice. Place the sweet potatoes in salad bowl.
  • Add the other ingredients except for the almonds. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to eat.
  • Just before serving, garnish the salad with the almonds.

AWESOME MARINATED SWEET POTATO SALAD



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This recipe was given to by my friend, after trying it at her house.....a different and delicious way to serve sweet potatoes.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 medium sweet potatoes (about 3-1/2 pounds)
1 cup tarragon vinegar or 1 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 cloves fresh minced garlic
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 medium green pepper, julienned

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook sweet potatoes in boiling water, just until tender, about 20 mins (don't overcook, as they will get mushy); cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the next nine ingredients; set aside.
  • Peel the potatoes, cut into small cubes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, onion and green pepper.
  • Add dressing and toss gently to coat.
  • Cover, and refrigerate for 3 or more hours to blend flavours.
  • Discard bay leaves before serving.

CREAMY SWEET POTATO SALAD



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This is a delicious and beautiful fall harvest sweet potato salad. Garnish the top with additional sliced celery and whole pecans.

Provided by Katy Rovetto

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes

Time 9h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large sweet potatoes
1 (12.5 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
¼ cup coarsely chopped red onion
½ cup coarsely chopped pecans
½ cup thinly sliced celery
¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
2 tablespoons light-colored honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¾ cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
3 pinches cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Score washed potatoes lengthwise and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven; place in ice water for easy peeling.
  • Peel potatoes and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Mix potatoes, pineapple, red onion, pecans, celery, cranberries, honey, lemon juice, mayonnaise, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne together, in that order, in a medium bowl. Cover and place in the refrigerator, 8 hours, or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 332.1 mg, Sugar 19.4 g

EILEEN WEINBERG'S SWEET POTATO SALAD



Eileen Weinberg's Sweet Potato Salad image

Provided by Suzanne Hamlin

Categories     salads and dressings, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 sweet potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled
Fine sea salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
3/4 to 1 cup mayonnaise
1 bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced into thin rounds, including most of the green
1 cup sliced celery, cut on the diagonal
1 green pepper, seeded and diced (optional)
4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and cut into small chunks

Steps:

  • Cut the sweet potatoes in half, crosswise. Put them in a large pan, and add enough lightly salted water to cover them by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, and boil gently for 15 to 20 minutes, until just tender. Drain, and let rest until cool enough to handle.
  • Peel the potatoes, and cut them into chunks or slices. Salt and pepper lightly. Add lemon juice and zest to 1 cup mayonnaise; mix 3/4 cup with the potatoes. Mix in scallions, celery and optional green pepper.
  • Gently mix in the hard-cooked eggs. Add more mayonnaise if desired. Adjust salt and generous amounts of black pepper. Chill slightly and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 298, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 402 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

MOM'S SWEET POTATO SALAD



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My mother used to make this potato salad. We all liked it back then- and now my family likes it, too!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 pounds sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1-1/4 cups mayonnaise
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, onion and red pepper. In a small bowl, blend remaining ingredients; add to potato mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Use firm, sweet potatoes that are about the same size so they cook evenly.
  • Cook the potatoes perfectly: Boil the potatoes until they are tender but not mushy. You can also roast or bake them for a different flavor and texture.
  • Use a variety of ingredients: Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients in your salad. Some popular additions include bacon, cheese, nuts, and dried fruit.
  • Make a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what really brings a sweet potato salad together. Use a combination of mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and honey for a classic flavor. You can also try a Greek yogurt or tahini-based dressing for a healthier option.
  • Serve the salad chilled: Sweet potato salad is best served chilled, so make it ahead of time or chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. With its sweet potatoes, crunchy vegetables, and flavorful dressing, it's a surefire hit at any gathering. So next time you're looking for a new salad recipe, give sweet potato salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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