Southwestern Sweet Potato Salad Recipe
A simple sweet potato salad seasoned with the flavors of the Southwest
Servings: 8
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (2-3 large)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1/2 large red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt & fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Set the pot over medium high heat and bring to a boil, then cook until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and then let them cool completely.
- While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the cumin, salt, oil, lime juice and hot pepper sauce.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
- Add the dressing and gently toss everything together until well blended.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and toss again gently.
Notes
Serving size: about 1/2 cup
WW Points: 1
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(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 4 SmartPoints (Green plan) 4 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 1 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 3 PointsPlus (Old plan) Next time I will roast the sweet potatoes instead of boiling them. And I'll add a little honey (1-2 teaspoons) honey to the dressing.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 4 SmartPoints (Green plan) 4 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 1 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 3 PointsPlus (Old plan) Next time I will roast the sweet potatoes instead of boiling them. And I'll add a little honey (1-2 teaspoons) honey to the dressing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 cup | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 16513IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg