Best 7 Sunny Sweet Potato Salad Recipes

THE BEST SWEET POTATO POTATO SALAD

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.

CARAMELIZED ONION SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook onions slowly until golden brown. Add mustard and vinegar and cook another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add honey, orange zest and thyme, stir to combine. Let cool.
• Preheat grill, Brush the potato slices on both sides with the vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the potatoes on each side for 3 to 4 minutes or until just cooked through. Place potatoes in a bowl and fold in onion mixture.

SWEET POTATO POTATO SALAD

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.

SUNNY SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 2 medium-size pots of salted water to a boil.
• Cook sweet potatoes in one pot until just tender,about 5-6 minutes.
• Do not over cook sweet potatoes.
• Cook Idaho potatoes in the other pot until just tender,about 8-10 minutes.
• Drain both potatoes and combine in a bowl with salt and pepper.
• Dressing:.
• Mix together mayonnaise, chutney and curry powder.
• Gently mix with potatoes with a rubber spatula.
• Fold in the scallions and parsley.
• Serve at room temperature.
• This salad keeps covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange potatoes in an even layer in a 15x10-inch jelly-roll pan.
• Coat with cooking spray, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes or just until tender. Let cool slightly.
• Stir together remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, celery, and next 9 ingredients in a large bowl until blended.
• Add potatoes, and toss gently to coat.
• Sprinkle with crumbled bacon, if desired; garnish, if desired.
• Serve warm or chilled.

WARM SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the diced sweet potatoes and potatoes in a Dutch oven, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Boil until the potatoes are fork tender, but not mushy, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool the cooked potatoes slightly.
• Meanwhile, mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, balsamic vinegar, turmeric, chives, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the bacon, green onions, red onion and cooked potatoes and toss to coat. Serve garnished with extra chives or green onion.

BELLA'S MOROCCAN-SPICED SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and a generous pinch of salt and sauté until slightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add the ginger, cumin, and paprika and sauté for 1 minute. Add the sweet potatoes, water, orange juice, orange zest, lemon zest, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir to combine. Decrease the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
• Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the liquid is reduced to almost a glaze, about 5 minutes. Add the lemon juice, maple syrup, and olives and stir gently to combine. Taste; you may want to add a pinch of salt or squeeze of lemon juice. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with the parsley and almonds. Serve at room temperature.