Purple Sweet Potato Salad Recipes

PURPLE SWEET POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• For the soup: Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Fry the bacon until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove to a plate and drain all but 2 to 3 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the Dutch oven. Reserve the bacon.
• Add the yams, garlic, thyme, onion, oregano, cumin, coriander and then a good pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the onions have started to soften and the yams are coated in the bacon grease, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 5 cups of the broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes.
• For the pistachio crumble: While the soup cooks, crumble the bacon and toss with the pistachios, parsley, oregano and turmeric until well combined. Set aside.
• Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Thin with the remaining stock as needed.
• Serve the soup into bowls and swirl in a spoonful of sour cream to each serving. Top with the crumble and some parsley leaves.

PURPLE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the potatoes until fork tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes. Drain, then rinse in cold water, and cut in quarters. Place the warm potatoes in a large bowl and toss with onion, celery, dill, and parsley. In another bowl, stir together mayonnaise, mustard, celery seed, cayenne, vinegar, and lemon. Check seasoning. Add the dressing to the vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat taking care not to mash the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.

PURPLE SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut sweet potato into wedges; place in small saucepan. Cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook 5 to 8 minutes, until tender. Cool slightly and cube. Heat olive oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Place potatoes in skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes or until potatoes are crisp. Remove and drain excess oil on paper towels. Set aside.
• Mix all dressing ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
• Place spinach, cabbage, and cheese in serving bowl; toss with dressing. Top salad with sweet potatoes.

INDIAN CHAAT-INSPIRED POTATO CHIP SALAD

Steps:

• Combine yogurt, lime juice, tamarind paste, garam masala, cumin, hot sauce, and sugar in a bowl with a whisk until combined. Taste and adjust as needed; mix in water as needed to reach desired consistency.
• Layer chips, jalapeno, bell pepper, red and green onions, potatoes, mint, cilantro, and yogurt sauce as desired for individual portions, or this can be served salad bar-style and everyone can make their own plate. Squeeze lime juice from halves over top.

RAINBOW SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Scrub the sweet potatoes, and steam them whole, with skins on. When you can pierce it with a fork, it is done. Allow the potatoes to cool, refrigerate for an hour.
• In the meantime, Combine all the dressing ingredients and chill.
• Julienne the bell peppers, and toss together, chill.
• Julienne the red onion, set aside to chill.
• Cut the chilled potatoes into cubes. (You may remove the skin if you wish, but the skin has a lot of fiber, and adds to the color of the dish).
• In a large bowl (I use a clear glass bowl to help show-off the salad), Place a layer of cubed potato on the bottom. Top with a layer of the bell pepper medley, and red onion.
• Repeat layers, ending with the bell pepper medley and red onion.
• If you'd like, you could strain the dressing so that no pepper or garlic bits are in the salad. Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving.

MASHED PURPLE SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Poke holes all over potatoes with a fork. Arrange in a baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven until potatoes are easily pierced with a knife, about 45 minutes.
• Cut potatoes in half, widthwise, on a cutting board. Scoop flesh into a mixing bowl. Add coconut milk, lime juice, salt and pepper to taste. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.