Description
Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad is a deliciously vibrant dish that brings a smoky twist to traditional potato salads. Perfect for summer gatherings, barbecues, or as a hearty side, this salad combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the creamy richness of Greek yogurt and a hint of heat from chipotle peppers. It’s easy to prepare, vegetarian-friendly, and gluten-free, making it a delightful addition to any meal. The flavors meld beautifully whether served warm or chilled, ensuring leftovers taste just as good as when freshly made.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sweet potatoes
- 2–3 TBSP chopped jalapeno pepper
- 2 TBSP chopped red bell pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup smoky chipotle aioli
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup all-natural mayo
- 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 TBSP lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the chipotle aioli by blending the sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Clean, peel, and cube sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Boil sweet potato cubes in a medium pot with water for 6-10 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and toss sweet potatoes with the aioli.
- Fold in diced red bell pepper and season with cilantro, paprika, and salt.
- Serve immediately or chill for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg