Best 11 Sweet Potato Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing Recipes

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Sweet potato salad with poppy seed dressing is a flavorful and healthy dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a light summer meal. The combination of roasted sweet potatoes, crisp celery, crunchy nuts, and tangy poppy seed dressing creates a salad that is both satisfying and refreshing. Whether you are a vegetarian looking for a protein-packed meal or a meat-eater looking for a side dish that will complement your grilled chicken or fish, this sweet potato salad is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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

POPPY-SEED POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 28m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 3 pounds sliced red potatoes in salted simmering water, about 8 minutes. Drain, then toss with 1/4 cup each chicken broth and white wine; let sit 5 minutes. Whisk 1/3 cup white wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon poppy seeds and a pinch of sugar in a bowl; whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil, and salt and pepper. Toss with the potatoes, then chill 2 hours. Top with chives.

POPPY SEED SALAD



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Mandarin oranges add the color and the dressing adds the zing to this mixture of greens. You can use spinach or iceberg lettuce in place of romaine, or use a combination of any of them.

Provided by Rhonda

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 heads romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
3 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 bunch green onions, chopped
5 ounces slivered almonds
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 cup vegetable oil
1 ½ tablespoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Mix lettuce, oranges, green onions, and almonds in a large mixing bowl.
  • Blend sugar, vinegar, salt, and mustard in a blender. Stream oil into the dressing while blending. Continue to blend until the dressing emulsifies. Add poppy seeds and blend briefly to mix. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Fat 37.4 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 894.2 mg, Sugar 35.3 g

PEACHY TOSSED SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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A sweet homemade dressing flecked with poppy seeds coats this green salad sent in by Tonia Booker of Gilbert, Arizona. The combination of sweet peaches, salty feta cheese, and crunchy onion and cucumber offers an array of tastes and textures.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens
1 to 2 medium peaches, cut into wedges
1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, separated into rings
CREAMY POPPY SEED DRESSING:
2/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, peaches, cucumber, feta cheese and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts :

POPPYSEED DRESSING



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This is a great dressing for a fresh fruit salad. Very tangy and sweet.

Provided by Paula

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅓ cup white sugar
½ cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground dry mustard
1 teaspoon grated onion
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard and onion and process for 20 seconds. With blender or food processor on high, gradually add oil in a slow, steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 166.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

SWEET POTATO SALAD



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A delicious change from regular potato salad. Sweet potatoes are tossed with raisins and walnuts in a sweet creamy dressing. An excellent fall side dish.

Provided by Christal Holloman

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large saucepan, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 8 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and brown sugar. Stir in the sweet potatoes, walnuts and raisins until evenly coated. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.9 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 192.1 mg, Sugar 26.6 g

SWEET POPPY SEED DRESSING



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All of my favorite salads are topped off with this homemade poppy seed dressing. I use this sweet concoction to drizzle over fruit salads with strawberries, grapes, oranges and bananas ... or over spinach and toasted pecans.-Deborah Amrine, Fort Myers, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup sugar
5 tablespoons cider vinegar
2-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1-1/2 teaspoons grated onion
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Slowly whisk in oil. Cover and refrigerate. Serve with fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

POPPY SEED SALAD DRESSING



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"This sweet simple dressing is especially good on a spinach or lettuce salad topped with fresh orange sections and sliced strawberries," reports Debbie Snyder from her home in Kalispell, Montana. "We also like it on a tossed vegetable salad."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 1-1/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
Salad greens and vegetables of your choice

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake until sugar is completely dissolved. Shake again before serving. Drizzle over tossed salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH ORANGE DRESSING



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For a lovely side dish that goes well with almost any entree, try this delightful sweet potato salad. The sweet potatoes, fruit and nuts tossed in a citrusy dressing are a favorite in my home.-Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 6 cups)
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped
1 cup finely chopped fennel bulb
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or just until tender. Drain., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, orange juice, honey, orange zest, ginger, salt and pepper. Stir in apple, fennel, cranberries, pecans and walnuts. Add sweet potatoes; toss gently to coat. Serve warm or refrigerate, covered, and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FALL QUINOA SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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Roasted sweet potato and Brussels sprouts salad with beets, dried cranberries, quinoa, feta, and poppy seed dressing.

Provided by classyncasual

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

nonstick cooking spray
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped
½ cup sliced Brussels sprouts
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup cold cooked quinoa
1 (8 ounce) can sliced beets
⅓ cup sweetened dried cranberries
½ cup white vinegar
⅓ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Place sweet potato and Brussels sprouts on the prepared baking sheet. Pour olive oil over top and season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until tender and lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes, checking every 5 minutes to make sure veggies aren't overcooking. Remove from the oven and let cool, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • While veggies are cooling, place quinoa in a mixing bowl and stir in beets and cranberries.
  • Combine vinegar, sugar, onion, poppy seeds, salt, and dry mustard in a bowl for dressing.
  • Stir cooled vegetables into quinoa mixture. Add dressing and feta cheese and mix gently. Can be served at room temperature or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.7 calories, Carbohydrate 53.4 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1081 mg, Sugar 31.9 g

MANDARIN SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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I make this salad with every Holiday dinner. It is the perfect accompaniment to balance out all the other traditional side dishes that tend to be on the more rich and heavier end of the spectrum. Enjoy!

Provided by Sweet Basileena

Categories     Citrus

Time 8m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch romaine lettuce
1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges (whole segments in light syrup)
1/2 of a red onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon poppy seed

Steps:

  • Cut or tear lettuce into bite size pieces. Thinly slice the red onion. Drain liquid from mandarin oranges and pat dry with a paper towel. Gently toss together in a large bowl.
  • Wisk together all dressing ingredients until sugar is dissolved and texture is smooth. Pour dressing (amount to taste) over salad and serve.
  • Note: Dressing can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.8, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 9.8, Sodium 232.8, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 27.5, Protein 3.9

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, unblemished sweet potatoes that are about the same size. This will ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Cook the sweet potatoes until they are tender: You can boil, bake, or roast the sweet potatoes. Just make sure that they are cooked through before proceeding with the recipe.
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool completely: This will help them to hold their shape when you add them to the salad.
  • Use a variety of toppings: In addition to the ingredients listed in the recipe, you can also add other toppings such as crumbled bacon, chopped nuts, or dried fruit.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: The poppy seed dressing can be made up to 2 days in advance. This will save you time when you're ready to assemble the salad.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato salad with poppy seed dressing is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its sweet and tangy flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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