On the hunt for an easy new dinner to make? You’re going to love this Southwestern Sweet Potato Salad Recipe!
Following is a deliciousSweet Potato Salad Recipe and guest post from Team Holly at The Healthy Cooking Blog. ENJOY!
This savory Southwestern Sweet Potato salad is loaded with roasted sweet yams, crunchy corn, black beans, and tossed in a light jalapeno dressing. Talk about an explosion of flavors and colors. Plus, it’s vegetarian and gluten free! Healthy, delish, and the perfect way to enjoy sweet potatoes all year long!
Serve it warm, at room temperature, or chilled straight from the refrigerator. It’s just up to you! So are you ready for a sensational side dish that will be the hit of every BBQ and cookout? Here’s what you’ll need to make your Southwest Sweet Potato Salad…
Southwestern Sweet Potato Salad Recipe
Southwestern Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
- 6 cups peeled sweet potato Louisiana yams chunks (about 2 1/2 pounds)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 2/3 cup frozen corn thawed
- 2/3 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon jarred jalapeno slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven 425°F. Coat foil lined baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- On prepared pan, toss together sweet potatoes, salt and pepper and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Roast about 30 minutes or until potatoes are crisp. Cool.
- In large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, corn, black beans and cilantro.
- In blender, puree lime juice, garlic, jalapeno and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss with potato mixture and serve.
Notes
Find more recipes like this from Holly Clegg’s Trim and Terrific Too Hot in the Kitchen cookbook.
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Karen (Back Road Journal) says
Your sweet potato salad is a perfect accompaniment for so many summer menus.
Never Ending Journeys says
Thanks you, Karen.
Aimsy says
Oh, that just looks so delicious and healthy! I really like sweet potato, so it is great that they are included in this recipe! I’ve pinned it to try another time!
Thanks for sharing!
Aimsy xoxo
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Never Ending Journeys says
Thank you, Aimsy! I hope you enjoy it!
Katerina says
I love all these colours and I’m particularly thrilled by the idea of using sweet potato and black beans in a salad! It’s such a good idea but I don’t think we’ve ever tried it – yum! Thanks for the inspiration!
Never Ending Journeys says
Thank you so much, Katerina!
Alex says
Love the delicious flavours in this! Great to see sweet potato as the hero of the dish 🙂
Never Ending Journeys says
Thank you so much, Alex!
Hannah Louise says
Oh wow this looks really good, might have to give it a try!
Never Ending Journeys says
Thanks! I hope you enjoy it!
CoCo says
This looks so good, I can’t wait to try it! We love all kinds of southwestern foods.Thanks for sharing the recipe, CoCo
Never Ending Journeys says
Thank you, CoCo! I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Anna says
I love the look of this sweet potato salad! Delicious 🙂
Never Ending Journeys says
Thank you so much, Anna!
LetsCurry says
I love sweet potatoes and love that it is so versatile to take different flavours so well. And I like how You have used black beans in this recipe. Awesome
Never Ending Journeys says
I’m glad you like this recipe! I really love sweet potatoes, too.