How to Make Caribbean Sweet Potato Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

With its vibrant flavors and colorful ingredients, Caribbean cuisine is known for its bold and delicious dishes that offer a unique blend of sweet and savory flavors. One such dish is the Caribbean Sweet Potato Salad, a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a side dish for a weeknight dinner. This salad recipe combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the tangy and spicy flavors of the Caribbean, resulting in a dish that is both satis...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large russet potato, peeled and quartered
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and quartered
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 teaspoon prepared Dijon-style mustard
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cucumber, halved lengthwise and chopped
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup finely chopped peanuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 5

  • Place Russet potato pieces into a large saucepan, and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, turn the heat down, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add sweet potato, and cook about 15 minutes more. Remove a piece of each potato, and cut it in half to see if it is cooked enough. Once potatoes are tender, add corn kernels; cook another 30 seconds. Drain through a colander. Fill the saucepan with cold water, and drop vegetables into water. Cool for 5 minutes, and drain.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together mustard, lime juice, cilantro, and garlic. Slowly whisk in oil. Mix in salt and black pepper.
  • Cut cooled potatoes into 1-inch cubes and add to dressing along with cucumber and red onion. Toss well. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Toss peanuts in just before serving.
  • Nutrition

    231 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 290mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 465mg