Description
Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings a smoky kick to your table. Ideal for summer barbecues or as a healthy side at family gatherings, this salad features tender, cubed sweet potatoes tossed in a creamy chipotle dressing that’s both zesty and satisfying. Not only is it vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also offers the perfect blend of flavors with fresh veggies and wholesome ingredients. Whether you serve it warm or chilled, this salad is sure to impress your guests and brighten up any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sweet potato
- 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 tsp Sriracha chili sauce
- Fresh cilantro, paprika, and parsley for seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by blending smoky chipotle aioli, Greek yogurt, mayo, chipotle peppers, Sriracha, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt in a food processor until smooth.
- Clean and cube the sweet potato into even pieces. Boil in a medium pot of water for about 6–10 minutes until fork-tender.
- Once cooked, drain the sweet potatoes and toss them with the chipotle dressing. Fold in diced jalapeno and red bell pepper if using.
- Season with cilantro, paprika, and additional salt to taste.
- Serve warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg