Best Sweet Potato Salad With Spicy Peanut Dressing 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.

THE BEST SWEET POTATO POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup chopped cornichons or relish
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon honey
2 ribs celery, diced
Zest and juice from 1 lemon
1/2 small red onion, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

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.

SWEET-POTATO SALAD WITH SPICY PEANUT DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Nut     Potato     Side     Picnic     Vegetarian     Backyard BBQ     Lunch     Peanut     Sweet Potato/Yam     Summer     Sugar Snap Pea     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil (such as Asian)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon peanut butter
2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons golden brown sugar
2 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/3 cup coarsely chopped dry-roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Whisk first 9 ingredients in medium bowl to blend.
  • Add enough water to large saucepan to reach depth of 1/2 inch. Bring to boil; add sweet potatoes and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain; cool.
  • Mix sweet potatoes, dressing, peas, and green onions in large bowl. Season salad with salt and pepper. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Sprinkle salad with peanuts and serve.

SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH SPICY PEANUT DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Sauce     Potato     Vegetarian     Peanut     Boil

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
4 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon peanut butter
2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons light brown sugar
2 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/3 cup coarsely chopped dry-roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Whisk the vinegar, soy sauce, mayonnaise, ginger, sesame oil, garlic, peanut butter, chili-garlic sauce, and sugar in a medium bowl to blend.
  • Add enough water to a large saucepan to reach a depth of 1/2 inch. Bring to a boil; add the sweet potatoes and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain; cool.
  • Mix the sweet potatoes, dressing, peas, and green onions in a large bowl. Season the salad with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle the salad with peanuts and serve.
  • DO AHEAD
  • The DRESSING can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

SWEET POTATO SALAD



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A delicious change from regular potato salad. Sweet potatoes are tossed with raisins and walnuts in a sweet creamy dressing. An excellent fall side dish.

Provided by Christal Holloman

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large saucepan, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 8 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and brown sugar. Stir in the sweet potatoes, walnuts and raisins until evenly coated. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.9 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 192.1 mg, Sugar 26.6 g

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