Eileen Weinberg's Sweet Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Eileen Weinberg's Sweet Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 sweet potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled; Fine sea salt; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 3/4 to 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced into thin rounds, including most of the green; 1 cup sliced celery, cut on the diagonal; 1 green pepper, seeded and diced (optional); 4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and cut into small chunks

Servings: persons

1
Cut the sweet potatoes in half, crosswise.
2
Put them in a large pan, and add enough lightly salted water to cover them by 2 inches.
3
Bring to a boil, and boil gently for 15 to 20 minutes, until just tender.
4
Drain, and let rest until cool enough to handle.
5
Peel the potatoes, and cut them into chunks or slices.
6
Salt and pepper lightly.
7
Add lemon juice and zest to 1 cup mayonnaise; mix 3/4 cup with the potatoes.
8
Mix in scallions, celery and optional green pepper.
9
Gently mix in the hard-cooked eggs.
10
Add more mayonnaise if desired.
11
Adjust salt and generous amounts of black pepper.
12
Chill slightly and serve.

405

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 sweet potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled, Fine sea salt, Freshly ground pepper to taste, 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Eileen Weinberg's Sweet Potato Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Eileen Weinberg's Sweet Potato Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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