Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad, a healthy and delicious twist on traditional potato salads. This dish features tender sweet potatoes combined with a smoky chipotle aioli that adds a zesty kick, making it perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or as a refreshing side for weeknight meals. Not only is it visually appealing with its colorful ingredients, but it’s also vegetarian and gluten-free, catering to various dietary preferences. Whip it up in just 15 minutes, and enjoy it warm or chilled—this versatile salad is bound to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sweet potato
- 1/4 cup smoky chipotle aioli
- 2–3 tablespoons chopped jalapeno pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cilantro
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the chipotle aioli by blending Greek yogurt, mayo, chipotle peppers, Sriracha, parsley, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt until smooth. Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Clean, peel, and cube the sweet potatoes. Boil in a medium pot with cold water until fork-tender (about 6–10 minutes).
- Drain the sweet potatoes and toss them gently with the aioli. Fold in diced peppers and sprinkle with cilantro, paprika, and salt.
- Serve warm or chilled; enjoy immediately or refrigerate for later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg