Roasted Sweet Potato Salad is a combination of Southern hospitality taste meets flavor-packed Tex Mex. Seasoned roasted sweet potatoes, crunchy vegetables for texture, and a simple three-ingredient dressing bring it all together in perfect harmony. For an over-the-top delectable meal, serve with Balsamic Vinegar Barbecue Ribs or Dry Rub Sweet Barbecue Pork Tenderloin with a side of fried apples.
Sweet Potato Salad Recipe is a perfect summer salad to serve at BBQs and picnics
Are you a sweet potato nut like me? I just love them. Have you ever had salsa on a sweet potato? It is phenomenal and part of the inspiration for this recipe. This amazing Sweet Potato Salad combines seasoned roasted sweet potato bites, blackened corn, sweet onion, crisp celery, sun-ripened red bell pepper, and scallions all in creamy salsa dressing. So incredibly delicious that you will want to make it over and over again this summer.
Sweet Potato Salad is a fun twist on a classic side, packed with delicious flavors
HOW DO YOU MAKE SWEET POTATO SALAD?
Start by peeling and cubing your sweet potatoes into bite-size chunks. Throw all those bright beautiful chunks into a large zipper storage bag. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and a couple of pinches of red pepper. Then simply shake to coat. Place the potatoes on a parchment-covered baking sheet and roast just until fork tender. This usually takes about 30-35 minutes. Let them cool while you chop the other vegetables
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, salsa, and lime juice and set aside. Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat and swirl to coat the pan. Add the chopped onion and corn to the hot skillet. Flip every couple of minutes with a spatula. After about 7-10 minutes, the corn will turn a nice light golden brown, and the onions will be lightly browned on the edges. Allow the corn and onion mixture to cool.
In a large serving bowl, add the cooled sweet potatoes, blackened corn and onions, celery, red bell peppers, and scallions. Add the salsa dressing and toss gently to combine. top with herbs like fresh cilantro, chives, or dill. Refrigerate for several hours to blend all the delicious flavors together.
Cold Sweet Potato Salad pairs perfectly with anything grilled like steak, burgers, or hot dogs
RECIPE NOTES AND HELPFUL TIPS
Don’t skip seasoning the potatoes before roasting because it really takes this salad over the top.
Leave space between the potato chunks on the baking sheet so the heat can flow and roast the potatoes.
Cook the sweet potatoes just until fork tender. Start checking after 25 minutes and every 3-4 minutes thereafter.
Cut your vegetables fairly small. They should complement the sweet potatoes as they are the star of the show.
Blackened (charred) corn is fairly easy to make, and it is really hard to mess up. Simply leave it over the medium heat undisturbed for a couple of minutes, flip with a spatula, and then repeat again until it is lightly browned. If it is browning too fast, reduce the heat.
To add sweetness, try honey, dried cranberries, or pomegranate seeds.
For added texture, add some chopped nuts like almonds, pecans, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds.
For best results, refrigerate the salad a couple of hours prior to serving, therefore letting the flavors co-mingle for a little bit.
If sensitive to heat, omit the crushed red pepper, and it will still be delicious!
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad is a savory and sweet summer salad recipe
