CHIPOTLE SWEET POTATO SALAD

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I love the velvety taste and texture of sweet potatoes. A friend served sweet potatoes cooked with peppers and they tasted delicious together. I took those flavors and developed them into this creamy, smoky potato salad. -Carolyn Eskew, Dayton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 7 cups)
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped seeded fresh poblano pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. Place sweet potatoes in a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; cover tightly with foil. Roast until tender, 25-30 minutes. Cool. Transfer to a large bowl., Add onion, celery, poblano and jalapeno. Combine mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle pepper, salt and pepper; pour over potato mixture and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.