How to Make Creamy Sweet Potato Salad with Cranberries - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and nutritious side dish to add to your summer menu, look no further than this creamy sweet potato salad with cranberries. This dish is a delightful twist on the classic potato salad, and it's guaranteed to be a hit at any BBQ, picnic, or potluck.

What sets this sweet potato salad apart from the rest is its creamy and tangy dressing, which perfectly complements the sweetness of the potatoes and the tartness of the cranberries. This dish is not only fl...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 ½ cups sour cream
  • ⅔ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon honey mustard
  • 2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 1 ¼ cups cubed fresh pineapple
  • 1 cup chopped toasted walnuts
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup finely diced shallot
  • 4 stalks celery, diced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 12 hrs
  • Total Time: 12 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Add sweet potatoes and cook until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, and honey mustard together in a bowl. Add ginger and orange zest; mix well until creamy.
  • Combine cooked sweet potatoes, pineapple, walnuts, cranberries, shallot, and celery in a large mixing bowl. Gently fold in dressing, being careful not to break up the potatoes.
  • Cover and chill for 12 hours. Serve cold.
  • Nutrition

    364 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 219mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 91mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 572mg