Best Colorful Caribbean Sweet Potato Salad Recipes

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CARIBBEAN SWEET POTATO SALAD



Caribbean Sweet Potato Salad image

Make and share this Caribbean Sweet Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mandy

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large potato, diced
1 large sweet potato, diced
1 cup corn
1 teaspoon prepared dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cucumber, halved lengthwise and chopped
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup finely chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • Place potato pieces into a large saucepan, and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, turn the heat down, and simmer for 5 minutes approximately
  • Add the sweet potato, and cook about 8-10 minutes more or until potatoes are tender but still firm enough to hold their shape.
  • Once the potatoes are tender, add corn kernels; cook another 30 seconds. Drain through a colander.
  • Fill the saucepan with cold water, and drop vegetables into water. Cool for 5 minutes, and drain.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together mustard, lime juice, coriander, and garlic. Slowly whisk in oil. Mix in salt and black pepper.
  • Add cooled potatoes, to dressing along with cucumber, and red onion. Toss well. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Toss the peanuts in just before serving.

CARIBBEAN SWEET POTATO SALAD



Caribbean Sweet Potato Salad image

A refreshing change from our regular salad. This is great tasting and has lots of veggies that look pretty together.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large russet potato, peeled and quartered
1 large sweet potato, peeled and quartered
1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
1 teaspoon prepared dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons canola oil (or corn oil)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cucumber, chopped coarsely
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup peanuts, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Place the Russet potatoes into a large saucepan, and cover with salted water.
  • Bring to a boil, turn the heat down, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the sweet potato, and cook about 15 minutes more, or until both potatoes are tender.
  • Add corn kernels to the potatoes and cook another 30 seconds.
  • Drain in a colander.
  • Fill the saucepan with cold water, and drop vegetables into water.
  • Cool for 5 minutes, and drain again.
  • In a large serving bowl, whisk together mustard, lime juice, cilantro, and garlic.
  • Slowly whisk in oil.
  • Mix in salt and black pepper.
  • Cut cooled potatoes into 1 inch cubes, and add to dressing along with cucumber, and red onion.
  • Toss well.
  • Serve at room temperature or chilled.
  • Add the peanuts just before serving.

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