With its vibrant colors and unique flavors, yam sweet potato salad is a delightful dish that can add a touch of elegance and excitement to any gathering. Bursting with the natural sweetness of yams and sweet potatoes, this salad offers a balanced combination of textures and tastes, making it a perfect side dish or light lunch option. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or something with a modern twist, there's a yam sweet potato salad waiting to tantalize your taste buds. So, let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for this delightful salad, exploring variations that cater to different palates and preferences.
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THE BEST SWEET POTATO POTATO SALAD
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
YAM (SWEET POTATO) SALAD
There are a number of similar recipes here, but this one, I feel, really features the potato ingredient! The original of the recipe was found in the Nov 2003 cookbooklet Crisco Best Recipes -- Year-Round Holiday Magic.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pot, steam prepared yams 10 to 15 minutes or until tender, then remove from steamer.
- When cool enough to handle, peel yams (if desired; I don't), then place in a large salad bowl.
- While yams cool, combine vinegar, pickle relish, mustard, salt & pepper in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, & shake well.
- Add vegetable oil & shake again, before pouring over yams & tossing them to coat.
- Add green onions & red pepper & either serve at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.1, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 317.1, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 6.6, Protein 2
GRILLED SWEET POTATO SALAD
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories side-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to medium heat.
- Sprinkle the potatoes with salt and pepper and toss with enough olive oil to coat. Grill the potatoes until caramelized, about 4 minutes per side. Place them on the top rack and close the grill, allowing them to finish cooking through, about 20 minutes more. Remove the potatoes from the grill and allow them to come to room temperature.
- To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the vinegar, capers, honey, mustard and olive oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Dice the potatoes into large chunks and toss in a bowl with the scallions and walnuts. Season with salt and pepper.
- Dress the potatoes with enough vinaigrette to coat the salad. Top with the apples, chives, sesame seeds, cilantro and parsley and serve.
SWEET POTATO POTATO SALAD
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
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
ROASTED SWEET-POTATO AND FARRO SALAD
Savory, sweet, and nutty all at once, this is a salad that can be enjoyed warm or chilled.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Divide sweet potatoes and garlic between 2 rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and spread into a single layer. Roast, flipping once, until tender and caramelized, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cover farro with 4 inches water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook until tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Drain; toss with remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl. Season with salt.
- When cool enough to handle, remove garlic from peels and mash with lemon zest and juice in a small bowl. Add garlic mixture, sweet potatoes, dill, and sprouts to farro; stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with sprouts.
SWEET POTATO AND CHICKPEA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: large sweet potatoes, medium red onion, chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, ground cumin, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, pepper, mixed greens, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, dried cranberry
Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF (220ºC).
- Cut the sweet potatoes in small cubes and transfer on one half of a non-stick baking sheet.
- Peel and slice the onion and set aside.
- Add the chickpeas to the other half of the baking sheet.
- In a liquid measuring cup with a pour spout, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, and pepper and mix well.
- Pour half of the dressing over the sweet potatoes and chickpeas and mix with your hands until well-coated. Keep the chickpeas and sweet potatoes separated as much as possible.
- Scoot the chickpeas toward the sweet potatoes and add the onions to the baking sheet. Make sure everything is spread out evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender. Use tongs to stir halfway through. Let cool for 20 minutes.
- Place the greens in a large bowl. Top with the roasted chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and onion.
- Add the parsley, cilantro, and remaining dressing and toss to combine.
- Top with dried cranberries, if using.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 15 grams
KALE & SWEET POTATO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: sweet potato, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, olive oil, pumpkin seeds, chili powder, maple syrup, tahini, lemon juice, water, kale, quinoa, red onion
Provided by Rachel Gaewski
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Add the sweet potatoes to a baking sheet. Sprinkle with the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Toss until the sweet potato is well-coated in the spices, then spread out evenly. Bake for 15 minutes, or until tender.
- In a small bowl, add the pumpkin seeds, chili powder, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and salt, and mix until well-combined. Spread the pumpkin seeds out on a baking sheet so they're not touching each other.
- Add to the oven with the sweet potato and bake for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until toasted.
- In a liquid measuring cup, combine the tahini, remaining tablespoon of maple syrup, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well, then add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- In a large bowl, drizzle the kale with olive oil. Massage with your hands until the kale is tender and has reduced in volume by about a third.
- Add the quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, red onion, and pumpkin seeds. Drizzle with tahini dressing and toss well.
- Serve with more dressing if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 765 calories, Carbohydrate 103 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 9 grams
COLD SWEET POTATO SALAD
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes and a large pinch of salt. Return to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until just tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain in a colander, then spread in a single layer on a baking sheet to cool. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, orange juice, zest, and scallion. Whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add to sweet potatoes, and toss gently to combine. Garnish with scallion greens.
YAM/SWEET POTATO CUCUMBER ONION SALAD
I had some fresh small cucumbers and one large yam so decided to make a salad with the vegies. This has a sweet vinegary dressing. For large servings double the recipe.
Provided by Montana Heart Song
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put all of the vegetables in a medium salad bowl or large gallon sige zip lock bag.
- Put all of the dressing ingredients in a
- Container with lid that does not leak or a plastic zip lock bag and shake, shake, shake.
- Taste. If too vinegary for your taste buds, add a little more evaporated milk and shake again.
- Pour over vegies and mix with a spoon.
- Or,pour over the vegies in a zip lock bag and shake shake shake.
- Chill at least two hours or can be overnight. I like to shake the mixture at least twice before serving.
- Note: You can use brown sugar if you prefer. Chilling time is not listed in the preparation.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.4, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 4.6, Sodium 33, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 5, Sugar 8, Protein 4.6
Tips:
- For the best flavor, choose sweet potatoes that are firm and heavy for their size.
- To prevent the sweet potatoes from becoming too mushy, cook them until they are just tender.
- If you are using a spiralizer to make sweet potato noodles, be sure to use a sharp blade and to cut the sweet potatoes into even-sized pieces.
- To make the salad more flavorful, add some chopped nuts, seeds, or dried fruit.
- For a creamy dressing, use Greek yogurt or avocado instead of mayonnaise.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
Yam and sweet potato salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with nutrients and can be easily customized to your liking. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a yam and sweet potato salad recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy these delicious vegetables, give one of these recipes a try.
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