Elegant Sweet Potato Salad
Delight in this sophisticated salad featuring tender sweet potatoes, Idaho potatoes, and a delectable dressing made with mayonnaise, mango chutney, and curry powder. Tossed with scallions and parsley, this salad is best served at room temperature and can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Ingredients
| coarse salt, to taste | |
| 2 | sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes (about 1 pound) |
| 2 | Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes (about 1 pound) |
| black pepper, fresh ground to taste | |
| 1 | cup mayonnaise |
| 3 | tablespoons mango chutney, finely chopped |
| 2-3 | tablespoons best-quality curry powder |
| 4 | scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal (3-in green left on) |
| 1 | tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped |
Instructions
| 1. | Prepare two medium-size pots of salted water and bring them to a boil. |
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| 2. | Cook the sweet potatoes in one pot until they are just tender, approximately 5-6 minutes. Be careful not to overcook them. |
| 3. | In the other pot, cook the Idaho potatoes until just tender, about 8-10 minutes. |
| 4. | Drain both types of potatoes and mix them together in a bowl. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. |
| 5. | For the dressing: |
| 6. | Combine mayonnaise, finely chopped mango chutney, and high-quality curry powder in a mixing bowl. |
| 7. | Gently fold the dressing into the potatoes using a rubber spatula. |
| 8. | Add thinly sliced scallions and chopped parsley, and mix everything together. |
| 9. | Serve the salad at room temperature for optimal flavor. |
| 10. | This salad can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 191.2 kcal |
| Protein | 2.2 g |
| Fat | 10.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g |
| Sugar | 3.9 g |
Published on Aug 03, 2024 by Luminița