Best Spicy Smoked Sweet Potato Salad Recipes

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SPICY ROASTED SWEET POTATO SALAD



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Change up your usual side dish routine with sweet potatoes.

Provided by Melissa Gray

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 5 cups)
½ cup fresh corn kernels (from 1 large ear)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
¾ teaspoon black pepper, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
2 teaspoons honey
½ cup black beans (from 1 [15-oz.] can), drained and rinsed
¼ cup drained sliced pickled jalapeños (from 1 [7-oz.] can), chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Sliced scallions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425˚F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Stir together sweet potatoes, corn kernels, 2 tablespoons of the oil, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and ½ teaspoon of the black pepper in a large bowl. Spread in an even layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together lime juice, honey, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl until combined.
  • Add sweet potato mixture, beans, and jalapeños to lime juice mixture; stir until evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 1 hour or up to 12 hours. Add cilantro to salad; toss to combine. Garnish with scallions, and serve.

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

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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.

SMOKY TWO-POTATO SALAD



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Old-fashioned potato salad this is not. It's cool, creamy and way more colorful than the old standby -- and it still goes great alongside burgers, brats and corn on the cob.

Provided by Serena Ball

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound red potatoes
1 pound sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon chopped chipotle chile plus 2 teaspoons adobo sauce (from 1 can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onions (from about 2)
2 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (see Cook's Note)
Suggested garnishes: Smoked paprika, chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cut the new potatoes and sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes (do not peel) and put in a medium pot (see Cook's Note). Add cold water to cover and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and cook until barely fork-tender, 12 minutes. Drain the potatoes in a colander and immediately drizzle the vinegar over them; let cool.
  • Meanwhile, make the dressing: Combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, honey, chipotle chile, adobo sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.
  • Add the potatoes, green onions and cheese to a large serving bowl,. Pour the dressing over the potatoes and toss gently. Sprinkle with paprika and cilantro if using and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 381 milligrams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 7 grams

SPICY CAJUN POTATO SALAD



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Here in Louisiana we have a lot of get-togethers, and if you want your dish to be chosen over all of the rest, it has to have a kick! This does the trick. -Amanda West, Sibley, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 pounds medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 large yellow onion
1/2 medium lemon
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise with olive oil and coarsely ground pepper
1 cup dill pickle relish
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1 to 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Paprika

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Cut onion in half crosswise; add one half to saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add lemon and salt to cooking water. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until potatoes tender, 5-6 minutes., Meanwhile, chop remaining onion. Combine with eggs, mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, mustard and Cajun seasoning., Drain potatoes; rinse under cold water. Discard onion and lemon. Add potatoes to egg mixture; gently toss until well mixed (do not overmix, or potatoes will break down). Refrigerate, covered, 1-2 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with parsley and paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 400mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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