Description
This vibrant Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad offers a delightful twist on the classic potato salad, making it an irresistible addition to any gathering. Combining tender sweet potatoes with a zesty smoky chipotle aioli, this dish not only pleases the palate but also caters to various dietary preferences as it’s both vegetarian and gluten-free. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a side dish at dinner, this salad is sure to impress your guests while keeping your meals healthy and flavorful. With easy preparation and make-ahead convenience, you can enjoy this colorful dish warm or chilled!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sweet potato
- 1/4 cup smoky chipotle aioli
- 2–3 TBSP chopped jalapeno pepper
- 2 TBSP chopped red bell pepper (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cilantro
- 1/8 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine Greek yogurt, mayo, chipotle peppers, Sriracha, parsley, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt to make the aioli.
- Clean, peel, and cube the sweet potato into bite-sized pieces.
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water for 6–10 minutes until fork-tender. Drain.
- Toss boiled sweet potatoes with the smoky chipotle aioli.
- Fold in jalapenos and red bell pepper if using; season with cilantro, paprika, and salt.
- Serve warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg