Description
This Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad is a vibrant and flavorful twist on a classic dish, perfect for any gathering, whether it’s a casual barbecue or a festive party. The smoky chipotle aioli beautifully complements tender sweet potatoes, creating a delightful medley of flavors and textures that will impress your guests. This vegetarian and gluten-free salad is not only easy to prepare in just 15 minutes but also versatile enough to be served warm, chilled, or even stuffed in fresh bell peppers. Packed with nutritious ingredients, this salad is an excellent choice for meal prep, making it suitable for lunches or quick dinners throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sweet potato
- 1/4 cup smoky chipotle aioli
- 2–3 TBSP chopped jalapeno
- 2 TBSP chopped red bell pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (for dressing)
- 1/2 cup all-natural mayo (for dressing)
Instructions
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
- Clean, peel, and cube sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Boil sweet potatoes in a medium pot until fork-tender (6-10 minutes).
- Drain sweet potatoes and toss with chipotle aioli until well coated.
- Fold in jalapeno and red bell pepper, then sprinkle with cilantro and paprika.
- Serve warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg