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Jamaican Potato Salad

Jamaican Potato Salad: A Creamy Twist on Comfort Food

This Jamaican Potato Salad combines sweet potatoes and vibrant flavors, making it a must-try for summer cookouts.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 cups sweet potato cubed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup celery finely diced
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (Old Bay) or Cajun spice
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon chives for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rubber Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Boil the Sweet Potatoes: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add cubed sweet potatoes and cook for about 8-10 minutes until fork-tender but firm.
  2. Drain and Cool: Drain sweet potatoes in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Allow to cool completely.
  3. Prepare the Vegetable Mix: Finely dice red onion and celery, then combine with sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, fresh lime juice, and Old Bay in a mixing bowl.
  4. Let the Flavors Meld: Allow the vegetable mixture to sit for about 10 minutes to enhance flavor.
  5. Incorporate the Mayonnaise: Stir in the mayonnaise until smooth and well-combined.
  6. Fold in Sweet Potatoes: Gently fold in cooled sweet potatoes with a rubber spatula.
  7. Taste and Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, and herbs as needed.
  8. Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best served cold for optimal flavor. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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