Curried Sweet Potato Salad Recipes

CURRIED SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In large saucepan, cover sweet potatoes with cold water. Cover and heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 to 12 minutes or until tender. Drain; let cool.
• Meanwhile, in small nonstick skillet, toast pecans over medium heat, stirring often, 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly toasted. Tip onto a plate; let cool.
• In large salad bowl, whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, brown sugar, curry powder and salt. Gently stir in pineapple, green onions and sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with toasted pecans. Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve.

CARAMELIZED ONION SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook onions slowly until golden brown. Add mustard and vinegar and cook another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add honey, orange zest and thyme, stir to combine. Let cool.
• Preheat grill, Brush the potato slices on both sides with the vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the potatoes on each side for 3 to 4 minutes or until just cooked through. Place potatoes in a bowl and fold in onion mixture.

CURRIED SWEET POTATO CHICKEN SALAD WITH CASHEWS

Steps:

• Place a rimmed baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Cover the red onion with cold water in a small bowl and set aside. Toss the sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, the curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the hot baking sheet and roast until tender and browned around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk the lime zest and juice, mango chutney, remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Drain the red onion and add to the bowl along with the kale, lettuce, chicken and half the herbs; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and top with the sweet potatoes, cashews and remaining herbs.

CURRIED SWEET POTATO MASH

Steps:

• Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Reduce heat to low and saute until onions are soft and clear but not toasted, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Pierce potatoes with a fork. Microwave 3 at a time on high power until tender, but not overdone, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Mash and mix sweet potatoes with onion-garlic mixture, ginger, creme fraiche, curry powder, turmeric, and pepper until well combined.

CURRIED CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the first 4 ingredients into a plastic bag.
• Add the chicken, then massage the bag so the chicken is evenly coated with the marinade. Set aside for at least 15 minutes. (Refrigerate if marinating for longer period of time).
• Peel the potatoes and cut into 1 inch cubes. Boil gently until tender, then leave to cool to room temperature.
• Cook the chicken by grilling for 5-10 minutes on each side (depending on thickness) or until the outside has browned and the juices run clear.
• Leave chicken to stand for 5-10 minutes, then cut into bite sized pieces.
• While the chicken is cooking, stir the dressing ingredients together, thinning to the desired consistency with the orange juice, and prepare the remaining salad ingredients.
• Place the cooled well drained potato, the chicken and remaining ingredients (reserving a little cilantro to garnish) in a large bowl, drizzle with dressing, then toss gently to combine.
• Garnish with the reserved cilantro and serve immediately or refrigerate until required.