Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad

Name: Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 9 servings.
Ingredients: 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 7 cups); 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped celery; 1/4 cup finely chopped seeded fresh poblano pepper; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Minced fresh cilantro

I love the velvety taste and texture of sweet potatoes. I once tried someone's sweet potatoes with peppers and thought they tasted delicious together. I took those flavors and developed them into this creamy, smoky potato salad. —Carolyn Eskew, Dayton, Ohio

Ingredients

3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 7 cups)
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped seeded fresh poblano pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh cilantro

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°. Place sweet potatoes in a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; cover tightly with foil. Roast until tender, 25-30 minutes. Cool. Transfer to a large bowl.
Add onion, celery, poblano and jalapeno. Combine mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle pepper, salt and pepper; pour over potato mixture and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Test Kitchen tips

If you're going to chill this salad for more than a couple of hours before serving, stir in just half of the dressing mixture. Add the rest right before serving for a nice creamy texture.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 322 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 278mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 5g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Chipolte Sweet potato salad in Simple & Delicious June/July 2019

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justmbeth

Aug 28, 2019

Absolutely fantastic! The potatoes cooked perfectly using this method.
amygattuso

Jul 23, 2019

Super delicious, a little heat, went perfect with Cuban sandwiches
Rashmi

Jun 4, 2019

nice
Anonymous

Jun 4, 2019

very nice
randcbruns

Jun 1, 2019

This is a great twist on a classic potato salad. I love the sweet and spicy combo..