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Super Sweet Potato Salad

October 12, 2015 by Cindy Newland 14 Comments

This Super Sweet Potato Salad is an amazing twist on traditional potato salad. It’s full of sweet, tangy flavor and is a hit at potlucks and picnics!

image of super sweet potato salad by intentionally eat with Cindy Newland in a glass bowl with a green spoon a plate with watermelon next to it

 

Are you tired of the same old potato salad? You will love this healthy variation!

 

This colorful Super Sweet Potato Salad is as delicious to eat as it is gorgeous to look at!  I don’t know about you, but I love sweet potatoes.  I’m not referring to the abomination some of us serve at Thanksgiving – the smothered in marshmallow mush.  I’m talking about baked, fried, or mashed sweet potatoes.  If you have never tried them without their gooey holiday covering, then I suggest trying this recipe.  You won’t regret it!

 

 

 

 

Health benefits of sweet potatoes –

You get more than just beta-carotene with these beauties.  They are a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, manganese, calcium, potassium, iron, Vitamin B6 and fiber.  Wow!  What a powerhouse!

 

Learn more about these amazing vegetables!

 

Did you know that sweet potatoes are on the Clean 15 list?  That means you can safely buy the ones that are conventionally grown without fear of ingesting tons of pesticides.  That being said, I still buy organic when I can.

 

If you want to know more about Clean 15 and the Dirty 12 (think pesticides) get my free Grocery Shopping List 

or

check out my book – Small Bites, Big Results: A Common Sense Guide to Weight Loss  where I go into more detail.

 

Let’s get to the salad!

 

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Super Sweet Potato Salad

This Super Sweet Potato Salad is an amazing twist on traditional potato salad. It's full of sweet, tangy flavor and is a hit at potlucks and picnics!
Course Salad
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 132kcal
Author Cindy Newland with Intentionally Eat

Ingredients

  • 4 large sweet potatoes
  • 1/4 cup eggless mayo I like Vegenaise
  • 3 ribs celery, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup pineapple, chopped
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp stone ground mustard
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork or knife 5 or 6 times. Place them on a microwave safe plate and cook for 5-10 minutes depending on the size of the sweet potatoes. Cool until easy to handle. Peel, then cut into chunks.
  • In a large bowl, mix the mayo and mustard. 
  • Add the sweet potatoes, celery, bell pepper, onion and pineapple. Toss gently. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour.
  • Season with parsley, salt & pepper. Serve cold and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 4.5g | Fiber: 4g

image of super sweet potato salad by intentionally eat with Cindy Newland on a paper plate with a veggie dog and watermelon

 

Try this:

Have you ever added sweet potato to a smoothie?  Try this: a little avocado, almond milk, a little cooked sweet potato, a dash of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.  Add a few dates for sweetness and you have an awesome sweet potato smoothie!

 

If you liked this recipe you will love these salads –

 

Quick & Healthy Taco Salad

Easy Mandarin Salad

Salad in a Jar

Did you make this Super Sweet Potato Salad?
Let’s see it!  Leave a comment below and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #Intentionallyeat or @intentionallyeat

 

 

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Intentionally eat,

Cindy

 

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Comments

  1. AvatarAna Vukosavljevic

    June 15, 2018 at 4:55 pm

    I LOOOVE sweet potato, so I need to try making this salad. I’m making it tomorrow!!

    Reply
  2. AvatarTesha Cummings

    June 15, 2018 at 5:23 pm

    This is an interesting take on potato salad. I love sweet potatoes and have never considered adding this to a potato salad recipe. I have this earmarked to fix for our next big cook out. It looks wonderful. So no boiling , just a quick microwave. Have you boiled it every for this recipe or did it make it too soft?

    Reply
    • CindyCindy

      June 17, 2018 at 4:09 pm

      Boiling will make it a little soft, however you could bake them. I just chose the quick way and microwaved.

      Reply
  3. AvatarWhitney

    June 15, 2018 at 7:57 pm

    I love sweet potatoes! I never thought to substitute it in potato salad. GENIUS. I definitely want to try this out.

    Reply
  4. AvatarWaren Jean

    June 15, 2018 at 8:25 pm

    5 stars
    OMG! That looks delicious. I honestly have a problem losing this jiggly belly and looks like this is a good alternative for my rice and pastas. I will this on weekend!

    Reply
    • CindyCindy

      June 17, 2018 at 4:08 pm

      It’s a great alternative and so satisfying since its full of fiber!

      Reply
  5. AvatarEvelyn, PathofPresence

    June 16, 2018 at 12:22 am

    5 stars
    Sounds like there is no need for me to steer clear of potatoes any longer. Loved learning about the vitamins and health benefits of this delectable vegetable. Thanks for the recipe!! What a wonderful find. ????????

    Reply
    • CindyCindy

      June 17, 2018 at 4:08 pm

      You definitely don’t need to steer clear Evelyn! Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. AvatarSue Tanya Mchorgh

    June 16, 2018 at 7:41 am

    Potato salad is one of my favourite things to eat. It looks so good in the picture here. I love that you also included the nutrition facts. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  7. AvatarSue Tanya Mchorgh

    June 16, 2018 at 7:42 am

    Potato salad is one of my favourite things to eat. It looks so good in the picture here. I love that you also included the nutrition facts. I can’t wait to try this recipe out. I will definitely let you know how it turns out.

    Reply
  8. AvatarIthfifi

    June 16, 2018 at 2:41 pm

    5 stars
    Oh this looks absolutely delicious! I love the sound of this version, it would be lovely to make and take to work for lunches!

    Reply
  9. AvatarAna Ojha

    June 17, 2018 at 11:09 am

    5 stars
    I love sweet potato and I bet that I’d absolutely love this new Sweet potato salad recipe with a twist. Can’t wait to try this at Independence Day potluck with my friends!

    Reply
  10. AvatarNati

    June 18, 2018 at 2:14 am

    I almost never make potato salad, but this one sounds so amazing! I will definitely give it a trie next time we throw a BBQ party!

    Reply
  11. AvatarElizabeth O

    June 18, 2018 at 2:40 pm

    5 stars
    This looks like such a gorgeous salad. I love that it is simple and quick to make and that the calorie count is low. A healthy and delicious dish is always one for me!

    Reply

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