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Jamaican Potato Salad

Zesty Jamaican Potato Salad: A Flavorful Twist You’ll Love

This Jamaican Potato Salad is a refreshing twist on the classic, featuring sweet potatoes, lime, and Old Bay seasoning.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes cubed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery finely chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (Old Bay)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley or fresh if available
  • 1 tablespoon dried chives or fresh if available

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • kitchen towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Peel and cube sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Cook in boiling water for 8-10 minutes until fork-tender yet firm.
  2. Drain and rinse sweet potatoes under cold water for 1-2 minutes. Spread on a kitchen towel to dry and cool completely for about 10 minutes.
  3. Finely chop the red onion and celery, aiming for small, even pieces. Set aside.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine red onion, celery, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, fresh lime juice, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix well and add half of the dried parsley and chives.
  5. Fold in the mayonnaise until smooth. Gently add cooled sweet potatoes and stir to coat without breaking them.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, or lime juice if needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Best served chilled. Can be made a day in advance for flavors to meld. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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