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Bright and Flavorful Sweet Potato Salad Recipe Delight

Bright and Flavorful Sweet Potato Salad Recipe Delight You’ll Love

Discover the Bright and Flavorful Sweet Potato Salad Recipe Delight – a colorful and nutritious dish that's perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Cubed
  • 1 medium Red Onion Chopped
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Chopped (any variety)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs Chopped (parsley or cilantro)
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil Can be substituted with avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Optional
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Black Beans Rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Corn Canned or cooked
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Nuts or Seeds Pecans or sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup Quinoa Cooked

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • medium bowl
  • spatula
  • large mixing bowl
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Wash, peel, and cube the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Chop the red onions and bell peppers into small pieces.
  3. In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil and add the cubed sweet potatoes. Cook for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender.
  4. Drain the sweet potatoes and allow them to cool slightly.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled sweet potatoes, red onions, bell peppers, and fresh herbs. Toss gently.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently fold to coat everything evenly.
  8. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 220mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 21000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, prepare the salad a day in advance and adjust seasoning before serving.

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