Best 7 Sweet Potato Apple Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable realm of flavors, where sweet potatoes and crisp apples unite in a harmonious dance of textures and tastes. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets to crafting the perfect sweet potato apple salad. This tantalizing dish combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the refreshing crunch of apples, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more. Whether you're seeking a vibrant side dish to accompany your main course or a light and satisfying meal on its own, this salad promises to delight and nourish. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together!

Let's cook with our recipes!

ROASTED SWEET POTATO AND APPLE SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Roasted Sweet Potato And Apple Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, salt, ground black pepper, ground cinnamon, sweet potato, boneless, skinless chicken breast, olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, paprika, apple, baby spinach, feta cheese, walnuts

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Sides

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup sweet potato, diced
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 apple, cored and sliced
2 cups baby spinach
2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted, unsalted, and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • In a measuring cup, add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, pepper, and cinnamon and whisk to combine.
  • Place sweet potatoes and chicken breast on a parchment paper-lined sheet tray and season with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Bake until chicken is cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender, 15-18 minutes.
  • Slice the chicken breast.
  • Toss the sweet potatoes and sliced chicken with the sliced apples, feta, and walnuts and drizzle with vinaigrette.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 21 grams

SWEET POTATO APPLE SALAD



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Enjoy this delicious sweet potato and apple salad that's sprinkled with walnut - a tasty side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/4 lb sweet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 lb Granny Smith apples (about 4 medium), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons raisins
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise

Steps:

  • In 4- to 6-quart Dutch oven, place steamer basket; add 1/2 inch water (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place sweet potatoes in basket; cover tightly and heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; steam covered 16 to 17 minutes or until tender. Plunge potatoes into ice water until cold; drain.
  • Meanwhile, sprinkle walnuts in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until golden brown.
  • In large bowl, sprinkle apples with sugar and lime juice; toss gently to coat. Stir in sweet potatoes, raisins, salt and 3 tablespoons of the walnuts.
  • In small bowl, stir together yogurt and mayonnaise. Pour over sweet potato mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon walnuts. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 50 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg

SWEET POTATO AND APPLE SALAD



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A wonderful side dish / salad to serve either straight from the oven or to let come to room temperature for serving. Makes it a wonderful choice during a dinner party since it can cool and still be a delicious. Found in an old Cooking Light magazine. Servings are 1/2 cup in size (I have edited this recipe to reflect a better perception of servings based on reviews)

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 , 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups sweet potatoes, peeled & cubed (about 2 lbs)
1/2 cup sweet onion, chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup orange juice, fresh
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups granny smith apples, cubed (about 1 1/4 lbs)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Wash, peel and cube the sweet potatoes (1 1/2" cubes).
  • Combine potatoes and onion in a 13x9" baking dish.
  • Combine sugar, orange juice, oil, lemon juice, salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Then pour this over the potato mixture - tossing well to coat.
  • Cover baking dish and bake at 350F for 30 minutes (stir occasionally).
  • Wash and cube the Granny Smith apples (1" cubes). Stir in the apple cubes to the casserole and then bake covered an additional 15 minutes or until apple is tender.
  • Uncover dish and bake an additional 5 minutes.

SWEET POTATO, CELERY, AND APPLE SALAD



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small sweet potato, peeled and finely julienned (2 cups)
1 tart apple, cored and finely julienned
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
3 radishes, finely julienned
3 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, ginger, and oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In another bowl, combine sweet potato, apple, celery, scallions, radishes, sesame seeds, and cilantro.
  • Drizzle dressing over salad and season with salt and pepper.

ROASTED SWEET POTATO, APPLE, AND ONION SALAD



ROASTED SWEET POTATO, APPLE, AND ONION SALAD image

Categories     Potato     Side     Bake     Low Fat     Low Cal     High Fiber

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 teaspoons olive oil
5 cloves garlic, unpeeled
1/2 teaspoon rosemary, crumbled
2-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 tablespoons maple syrup
3 tablespoons bourbon or dark rum
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large apples, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 large red onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. 2. In large baking pan, combine olive oil, garlic, and rosemary. Add sweet potatoes and toss to coat. Cook, turning potatoes as they color, for 35 minutes until tender and lightly browned. Remove garlic from pan, peel, and mash. 3. Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat maple syrup over medium heat. Remove skillet from heat and add bourbon. Return to medium heat and cook for 1 minute. Transfer to large bowl, and whisk in vinegar, pumpkin seed oil, mustard, salt, pepper, and mashed garlic. 4. Add apples, onion, and sweet potatoes and toss to combine. Serve the salad warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

SWEET POTATO APPLE SALAD



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This is a version of an old family recipe. Very popular with our chicken dishes, it's colorful, sweet and fruity. I like to cook fresh sweet potatoes when preparing this salad, but you can use canned if you need to save time.-The Raspberry Room, Elwin, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 32 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups cubed cooked sweet potatoes
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows
4 red delicious apples, chopped
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
3/4 cup Miracle Whip

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, gently toss first six ingredients. Combine whipped topping and Miracle Whip; fold into fruit mixture. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET POTATO AND APPLE SALAD



SWEET POTATO AND APPLE SALAD image

Categories     Vegetable

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups peeled and grated sweet potatoes (yams)
2 tart green apples, peeled,cored and chopped (Granny Smith or Pippin)
1/2 cup dried currant
1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted
1 orange, juice of
1 lime, juice of
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Mix the sweet potatoes, apples, currants and pecans in a large bowl. Combine the juices, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk together, then add the oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly. Pour over the salad, toss well to combine well, then refrigerate overnight before serving.

Tips:

  • For a sweeter salad, use sweeter apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Fuji. For a tarter salad, use Granny Smith or Braeburn apples.
  • The lemon juice in the dressing helps to prevent the apples from browning.
  • If you're using a mandoline to slice the sweet potatoes and apples, be careful to use the guard to protect your fingers.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, toss the sweet potatoes and apples with the dressing and then refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Just before serving, add the pecans and parsley.

Conclusion:

This sweet potato and apple salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that's perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. It's also a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes and apples. With its sweet, tangy, and crunchy flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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