Simple Sweet Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Simple Sweet Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium sweet potatoes; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 2 celery ribs, halved lengthwise and sliced on the diagonal (about 2/3 cup); 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 3 tablespoons orange juice, fresh; 1 tablespoon soy sauce (reduced sodium is fine); 1 garlic clove, mashed (or pressed, (or more, to taste); 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

4 medium sweet potatoes
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, halved lengthwise and sliced on the diagonal (about 2/3 cup)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 lemon, juice of
3 tablespoons orange juice, fresh
1 tablespoon soy sauce (reduced sodium is fine)
1 garlic clove, mashed (or pressed, (or more, to taste)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
cilantro (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F
2
Rinse and dry the sweet potatoes. Wrap each with foil and bake until tender when pierced with a knife, about 40 to 60 minutes. Set aside to cool.
3
When cool enough to handle, peel the potatoes and cut them into bite-size pieces and transfer to a large bowl. Add green onions and celery. Set aside.
4
Combine the remaining ingredients in a large measuring cup. Whisk well.
5
Pour over the potato mixture and stir gently to coat, but avoid breaking up the potatoes.
6
If you like cilantro (I love it), add in a generous amount of leaves for color, aroma and flavor.
7
Serve at once, or refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium sweet potatoes, 4 green onions, thinly sliced, 2 celery ribs, halved lengthwise and sliced on the diagonal (about 2/3 cup), 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Simple 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!

Simple Sweet Potato Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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