Description
Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad offers a deliciously unique twist on traditional potato salads, making it a perfect addition to any gathering or simple weeknight dinner. This healthy dish features tender sweet potatoes paired with a smoky chipotle aioli, delivering a creamy texture and zesty flavor that will impress your guests. Whether served warm or chilled, this salad is not only vegetarian and gluten-free but also bursting with nutrients. Ideal for meal prep, it keeps well in the fridge and can be enjoyed as a hearty side dish or a satisfying main course. Elevate your next party or family meal with this flavorful salad that’s sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sweet potato
- 1/4 cup smoky chipotle aioli
- 2–3 TBSP chopped jalapeño pepper
- 2 TBSP chopped red bell pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup all-natural mayo
- 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 tsp Sriracha chili sauce
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 TBSP lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by blending Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, Sriracha, parsley, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt in a food processor until smooth.
- Clean, peel, and cube the sweet potato into bite-sized pieces.
- Boil the cubed sweet potatoes in salted water for about 6-10 minutes until fork-tender; drain.
- Toss boiled sweet potatoes with the smoky chipotle aioli.
- Fold in chopped jalapeño and red bell pepper if using; season with cilantro, paprika, and salt to taste.
- Serve warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg