Sweet Potato Salad with Mustard Dressing Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Salad with Mustard Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 big Japanese sweet potatoes or yams (or other kind is okay too); handful fresh cilantro/coriander; to taste black sesame seeds (optional); 1 Tbsp whole grain mustard; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 Tbsp your favorite vinegar; 1/2 tsp sugar; to taste salt & pepper; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 Tbsp yogurt (optional - for creamier dressing)

Servings: persons

1
Scrub the skin of the sweet potatoes well and cut them into bite-sized cubes.
2
Steam them until soft but not too mushy!
3
Set the sweet potatoes aside in a colander or bowl and let them cool for 20 minutes or so.
4
Meanwhile prepare the dressing.
5
Put all the dressing ingredients into a small bowl and mix well.
6
Adjust taste with salt, pepper and sugar if necessary.
7
Also, chop up the cilantro/coriander.
8
Once the sweet potatoes have cooled, put them in a large bowl and toss them in the dressing.
9
Add the chopped cilantro and mix in lightly.
10
I like to sprinkle on black sesame seeds to garnish because it goes nicely with the bright color of the Japanese sweet potatoes ^^

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 2 big Japanese sweet potatoes or yams (or other kind is okay too), handful fresh cilantro/coriander, to taste black sesame seeds (optional), 1 Tbsp whole grain mustard, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Salad with Mustard Dressing 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!

Sweet Potato Salad with Mustard Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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