Best Sweet Potato Salad Louisiana Recipes

SWEET POTATO SALAD

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This colorful side dish features roasted sweet potatoes, corn, juicy red peppers and smoky bacon all tossed in a creamy dressing.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 green onions (sliced)
2 stalks celery (chopped)
1 cup frozen corn (defrosted)
½ cup red bell pepper (chopped)
6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons sweet relish
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder and salt & pepper to taste. Roast 35-40 minutes or until fok tender. Cool completely.
Combine dressing ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
Add remaining ingredients, toss to coat and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 349 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET POTATO SALAD (LOUISIANA)

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Make and share this Sweet Potato Salad (Louisiana) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 11m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb sweet potato
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
1/2 cup onion, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt, to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Bake sweet potatoes 45 to 60 minutes, or until almost tender ~ DO NOT OVER BAKE or they will be mushy. Remove from oven & allow to cool.
Cut the potatoes into small chunks (peeled or not!), then put them into a large bowl.
To the bowl add the celery, onion, parsley & cranberries, stirring carefully to combine.
In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice & olive oil, then carefully toss this oil mixture with the potato mixture before salting to taste.