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!
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.
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Let's get to the salad!
Super Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- ¼ cup eggless mayo I like Vegenaise
- 3 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup pineapple, chopped
- ½ 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
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!
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I LOOOVE sweet potato, so I need to try making this salad. I'm making it tomorrow!!
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?
Boiling will make it a little soft, however you could bake them. I just chose the quick way and microwaved.
I love sweet potatoes! I never thought to substitute it in potato salad. GENIUS. I definitely want to try this out.
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!
It's a great alternative and so satisfying since its full of fiber!
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. ????????
You definitely don't need to steer clear Evelyn! Enjoy!
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.
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.
Oh this looks absolutely delicious! I love the sound of this version, it would be lovely to make and take to work for lunches!
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!
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!
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!