Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Chipotle Sweet-Potato Salad

Chipotle Sweet-Potato Salad

Spice up your summer cookouts 

Here in the US, Memorial Day is coming up soon—signaling the start of cookout season. And cookouts require potato salad. They just do.

You could make an old favorite with white potatoes, of course. But why not try something different? Sweet potatoes—with their deep, rich flavor—work extremely well in potato salad. Add some chipotle to the mix, and you have a side dish that can stand up to any main course you slap on the grill.

So make extra. Because your guests may walk right past the burgers or barbecue to load up on this.


Chipotle Sweet-Potato Salad

Recipe: Chipotle Sweet-Potato Salad

Some potato salads are mayonnaise-based (like American Potato Salad), while others are vinaigrette-based (think German Potato Salad with Bacon). Chipotle Sweet-Potato Salad takes the vinaigrette path.

To make this salad, you need cooked sweet potatoes that have been chilled and cut into cubes of ½ to ¾ inch. There are several ways you to prepare them. You can peel the sweet potatoes, cut them into cubes, cook them in boiling water, then drain and cool them. To use this method, follow the general procedure described in Potato Salad Basics, substituting sweet potatoes for regular white ones. I find it usually takes 5 or 6 minutes to cook sweet potatoes using this method (depending on the size of the potato cubes), but start checking after 4 minutes—if you overcook the potatoes, they tend to crumble when you make the salad.

Alternatively, you can boil the sweet potatoes in their skins (it’ll take maybe 20 minutes). Then cool them, remove the skins, and dice them. If you go this route, I find it works better to cook the potatoes a day ahead of time, then refrigerate them overnight before removing the skins.

Or you can roast the sweet potatoes. For general instructions, see our post on Roast Sweet Potatoes.

My recipe is adapted from one I found in Cheryl and Bill Jamison’s Smoke & Spice.

This recipe serves 6 to 8 (but it can be scaled up easily).

If you start with cooked, cubed sweet potatoes, this recipe takes 10 to 15 minutes to prepare. You can serve Chipotle Sweet-Potato Salad immediately, but it tastes better if chilled for a few hours (it’s even better chilled overnight).

Leftovers keep for a few days if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Ingredients
  • ~2 pounds cooked, chilled sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes of ½ to ¾ inch (see recipe headnote)
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into dice of ½ inch or a bit less
  • ½ large red onion, peeled and chopped (about ¾ cup; or to taste)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons canned chipotle peppers, puréed (see Step 4; these peppers are spicy hot, so you may want to start with less—see Notes)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced fine
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard (to taste)
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
  • salt to taste (3 or 4 pinches; optional)
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ~2 tablespoons minced cilantro (may substitute parsley; or skip entirely)
  • additional minced cilantro or thinly sliced red onion for garnish (optional)

Procedure
  1. Place cooked, cubed sweet potatoes in a medium-sized mixing bowl (see recipe headnote for instructions on cooking sweet potatoes).
  2. Wash and dry the red bell pepper. Remove the core and white inner membranes, then chop the pepper into dice of ½ inch or less. Add to the sweet potatoes in the mixing bowl.
  3. Peel the onion and cut into small dice, then add the diced onion to the sweet potatoes and red bell pepper. Mix the ingredients together and set aside.
  4. Pour a 7-ounce can of chipotle chilies (including their accompanying sauce) into a mini food processor, then pulse until puréed. Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the purée in a small mixing bowl—you’ll be mixing the vinaigrette in this bowl. (You may want to start with no more than 2 tablespoons of chipotle purée, then add more if desired; refrigerate the remaining chipotle purée in an airtight container—see Notes).
  5. Peel a clove of garlic and mince fine. Add to the chipotle purée.
  6. Add mustard, lime juice, and cumin to the chipotle purée and garlic, then use a whisk to blend the ingredients together. Taste, and add a bit of salt if needed.
  7. To complete the vinaigrette, slowly add the olive oil—drop by drop—to the chipotle purée mixture, whisking all the while. As an emulsion begins to form, you can dribble the olive oil in more quickly. Taste, and add a bit more lime juice, olive oil, or salt if necessary.
  8. Add the vinaigrette to the sweet-potato mixture you made in Step 3. Toss lightly until the dressing is well incorporated. Add the minced cilantro, and mix again.
  9. You can serve Chipotle Sweet-Potato Salad immediately, but it tastes better if it rests in the refrigerator, preferably overnight (in an airtight container). When you serve the sweet-potato salad, garnish (if you wish) with additional minced cilantro or thin slices of red onion.
Chipotle Sweet-Potato Salad

Notes
  • In the US, canned chipotle chilies tend to be sold in 7-ounce containers (most grocery stores carry them in their Mexican food sections). The canned chilies are packed in adobo sauce, which has a tasty vinegar base—so the sauce works well in our vinaigrette recipe.
  • After you pulse the canned chipotle peppers in a mini food processor and measure out the amount you need for the recipe (Step 4), place the remaining purée in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. It will keep for weeks (even months, probably).
  • Chipotle chilies are smoke-dried jalapeños. So they’re spicy (and can be hot on the tongue). If you’re not familiar with them, start with just 2 tablespoons of chipotle purée—or even less—when you make the vinaigrette. After you’ve finished mixing the vinaigrette (Step 7), you can always whisk in more chipotle purée if the dressing isn’t spicy enough for your taste.
  • BTW, if you’ve recently made Shrimp in Chipotle Sauce, which we posted about back in April, this would be a great way to use some of the leftover canned chipotles from that recipe. 
  • Some people like a hint of sweetness in this dish. If that’s you, try adding a bit of honey or brown sugar to the vinaigrette. The original recipe calls for a tablespoon of ketchup (which would also add some sweetness). So you could try that too, if you like (though I haven’t).
Chipotle Sweet-Potato Salad

Cookin’ Out!

“This might be my new favorite,” said Mrs. Kitchen Riffs, forking her Chiptle Sweet-Potato Salad. “It would be terrific with barbecue. Like maybe our Oven Slow-Cooked BBQ Spare Ribs or Oven Slow-Cooked BBQ Pulled Pork. Or that old Saint Louis specialty, Barbecued Pork Steaks.”

“Of course, on Memorial Day, we’re planning to serve Grilled Hamburgers,” I said. “So traditional Mayonnaise Potato Salad might work better as a side. Or maybe Mustard Potato Salad.”

“Though I kind of fancy French Potato Salad,” said Mrs K R.

“Fortunately, we have loads of cookout-appropriate recipes,” I said. (And you can find a handy list of them at the end of this post.)

“Don’t forget dessert,” said Mrs K R.

“I’m pretty sure you’ll remind me,” I said. “In fact, I’m guessing you have something planned?”

“Ab-so-lu-ment,” said Mrs K R. “We’ll serve Black Cows, which most people know as Root Beer Floats. They’re our tradition, after all.”

And here at Kitchen Riffs Central, we don’t mess with tradition.

Happy Memorial Day, everyone!

Cookout and Summer recipes you may also enjoy reading about:
Tangy KC-Style Barbecue Sauce
Barbecued Pork Steaks
Oven Slow-Cooked BBQ Pulled Pork
Oven Slow-Cooked BBQ Spare Ribs
Grilled Hamburgers
Grilled Bratwurst
Jalapeño Coleslaw with Pimentón
Garlic Coleslaw
Creamy Cole Slaw
Celery Root (Celeriac) Rémoulade
German Potato Salad with Bacon
Mustard Potato Salad
French Potato Salad
American (Mayonnaise) Potato Salad
Horseradish Potato Salad
Potato Salad Basics
Baked Beans
Root Beer Floats
No-Cook Fruit Fool
Or check out the index for more recipes

124 comments:

Shashi at SavorySpin said...

I am a huge fan of chipotle peppers - love this salad where its combined with sweet potatoes! If the sweet potatoes were roasted - they would had even more sweetness to balance off the heat of the chipotles! Thanks for sharing this gorgeous, colorful and flavorful dish!

Ala said...

It sounds like you two are going to have a great Memorial Day weekend BBQ! You've just combined two of my favorite flavors--sweet potatoes and chipotle--so I have to thank you for that. Thank you!

kristy @ the wicked noodle said...

I would be one of those folks bypassing the burgers to load up on this! You know how much I adore chipotle and what a fun way to switch up the potato salad routine! Your dishes always rock it, John.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Shashi, we love chipotles too! And they work so well in this salad -- this is one of the best things I've made this year! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Ala, we take every opportunity to have a good time! Chipotles and sweet potatoes combine so well -- they're magic together. Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Kristy, it really is pretty easy to ignore the main event and just eat this for dinner! We did! ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Barb | Creative Culinary said...

I admit I'm one of those who used to thing sweet potato equaled Thanksgiving fare and that was it. I've made the leap and use them so much more today and this salad is CRYING to me. No, it's actually BEGGING me to make it; wonderful combination of ingredients John.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Barb, we used to eat sweet potatoes only at Thanksgiving (and often Christmas) too. No more! We eat them throughout the year. They've become one of my favorite veggies. This is a great dish, IMO -- so much flavor. You won't regret making it. Thanks for the comment.

mjskit said...

Now this is my kind of potato salad! I love using sweet potatoes in a potato salad and of course the chipotle - great addition! I usually use powder, but I like your use of the canned peppers. That adds a richer and more robust heat I'm sure. And that simple dressing is just perfect! Great salad for grilling season John. Thanks!

Donalyn@TheCreeksideCook said...

This looks like something we would really enjoy, John - sweet potatoes taste so good with a bit of added spice! I have found that freezing leftover chipotles works very well too. I have a special ice cube tray I only use for freezing things like this, so I just zap them up with the sauce and divide into likely sized portions and freeze in the trays. Then I pop them out into well-labeled freezer bags [don't want to get them mixed up with the liquefied berries for my smoothies!] - they keep for at least year like this. Time to get some of them out I guess!

Cheri Savory Spoon said...

What a great potato salad, I love sweet potatoes and this is perfect for this grilling holiday coming up. Have not had a root beer float in years, remember now how much I used to enjoy them.

~ Nee ~ said...

Hi John , sweet potato salad ... what a clever and wonderful dish , this salad will be on my picnic table Monday and as you said I will make extra . Love sweet potatoes , never had them in a salad before . The cilantro and all the other wonderful ingredients , I know my gang will be please . Thanks for sharing and have a very happy Memorial Day :-D ~Nee

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi MJ, the powder is nice, but the canned chipotles really do add lusciousness. Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Donalyn, I've heard about freezing chipotles but have yet to try it. Great tip on keeping an ice cube tray just for doing that sort of thing. Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Cheri, this salad goes so well with grilled food. And root beer floats go well with anything. ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Nee, sweet potatoes make an awesome salad! Definitely worth a try, IMO. We'll be having a great Memorial Day, and hope you will too. Thanks for the comment.

Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake said...

I need to stop thinking about sweet potatoes as a fall food! I would love this on my Memorial Day table!

Gourmet Getaways said...

If I were a guest and spotted this dish, I would definitely opt to scoop up! I sometimes get bored of the usual dishes you see at certain events. This dish is something refreshing, healthy and is a treat to my palate!

Julie
Gourmet Getaways

Choc Chip Uru @ Go Bake Yourself said...

The sweet potato chunks are calling me, what a delicious dish :D

Cheers
Choc Chip Uru

Abbe@This is How I Cook said...

This could stand up to anything! I love chipotles and always have some in the fridge for moments like this! What a great list of Memorial Day favorites you have. I'm ready to cheer on summer!

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Liz, sweet potatoes are great any time of the year. As this dish illustrates. ;-) I used to think of them as fall-only too, but they're so versatile. Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Julie, this is definitely a bit different from most potato salads. I love the spicy zing it has! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Uru, isn't this nice? Tons of flavor. ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Abbe, this really could stand up to anything! Good idea to always have chipotles in the refrigerator -- you never know when you'll get a craving. ;-) Thanks for the comment.

GiGi Eats Celebrities said...

I make this with butternut squash and I ADORE IT! :) YUMM!

Madonna/aka/Ms Lemon of Make Mine Lemon said...

Excellent party food. We have this and call it sweet potato hash. We usually have it for a brunch. The chipotle is a great addition and I will be adding it in next time I make this and I won't limit it to brunch. It is so flavorful.

I hope you and the Mrs. have a lovely holiday weekend.

Madonna
MakeMineLemon

Amira said...

Ahhh….yes. What’s not to love about these? I like all the ingredients but have never had the pleasure of mixing them all together!!!! why I haven't thought of this before??? This is a delicious side dish John, thank you.

Hotly Spiced said...

My uni students would be all over this because, did you know, sweet potato is lower in carbs than potato! They're anti-carbs and always asking me to cook with sweet potato rather than that white variety. I roast them in the oven as I think that helps them to retain better flavour. And now I need to find out if I can source those canned chipotle chillies - I'll get right back to you xx

Anonymous said...

a beautiful dish...with a riot of lovely,warm colors....we can't describe enough how we feel about hot chipotle and sweet potatoes together...they combine as if they are meant to be savored together...this salad is a winner,thanks so much :-)

easyfoodsmith said...

I am the only person in my family who likes sweet potatoes and it so happens that when it comes to cooking for just myself, i am hit by inertia! But this spiced up sweet potato salad gives me hope that they may finally fall in love with sweet potato ;-)
Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Delicious..wil try

CQUEK said...

I love that flavour combo.... just exquisite!

Asmita said...

Wow!
Love all the flavors! We love sweet potatoes. Sad, I don't make them as often. Thanks for sharing this yummy dish!

thelady8home said...

Look at the colors! Beautiful. And spicy too. And Thanks for posting this.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi GiGi, the butternut squash sounds like an excellent idea! I'll be stealing that. ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Madonna, isn't this great? Sweet potato hash is a great idea. Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Amira, this is a really fun dish, not to mention delish! It's not my usual potato salad, but a nice change of pace. Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Charlie, I'll bet your uni students would love this! I love roasting sweet potatoes -- such great flavor! I hope you can source the canned chipotles. I just checked and Amazon has them in the US (at a price that's rather high, but not outrageous) but I don't know if they offer them in Australia). Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Kumar, don't chipotles and sweet potatoes play so well together? Such terrific flavor! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Taruna, I hope you do get a chance to try this! And chipotles have such a seductive flavor, that may be enough to entice your family to try it! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

HI TMF, hope you enjoy it!, Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Candy, it's really a great combo -- can't get enough of it! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Asmita, isn't this nice? I don't make sweet potatoes as often as I should, either, which is why I wanted a dish like this for the summer. Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Minnie, doesn't this look great? Although the flavor is superb, it's the color I like most of all! Thanks for the comment.

Karen Harris said...

Oh yeah! I love the sweet heat flavor in this salad. Perfect for a cook out and as a matter of fact I am going to one on Sunday. Thanks for the recipe!

Pam said...

What a great idea - it looks terrific.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Karen, this really is a great dish -- I love the heat too! Have a good time at your cookout, and thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Pam, isn't this nice? So much flavor! Thanks for the comment.

Beth said...

I can't believe I've never thought of making a sweet potato salad. I love sweet potatoes, and these flavours would be perfect with a barbecue. Enjoy your long weekend!

Laura Dembowski said...

I love sweet potato salad! Adding chipotle is a wonderful idea.

Denise Browning@From Brazil To You said...

A sweet potato salad? I want a big bowl only for myself.

Carol at Wild Goose Tea said...

I would be one of the people passing up the rest of the barbecue to load up on this salad. Different of course, but I love the rich color of it. To switch it up using sweet potato hasn't hit my barbecue friends and family, so I will probably end up the center of attention. Oh my--sounds like I better buy a new outfit for the occasion. :)

Food Gal said...

What a pretty -- and delightful alternative -- to the usual potato salad. Wishing you a wonderful long holiday weekend with family and friends! ;)

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Beth, sweet potatoes work so well in a salad like this -- loads and loads of flavor! Perfect with BBQ. We'll definitely enjoy the long weekend, and thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Laura, aren't sweet potatoes dandy in salad? And the chipotle really is wonderful. Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Denise, a bowl of one's own is the motto around here. ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Carol, isn't the color great? Although the flavor of this is terrific, it's the color I really like. Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Carolyn, this really is a nice change. Incredibly tasty! Hope you have a great weekend too, and thanks for the comment.

Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness said...

I would have never thought of using sweet potatoes in potato salad. Sounds like a great alternative! This recipe is a keeper sounds so yummy! I hope you and Mrs. K R have a wonderful Memorial Day!

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Dawn, sweet potatoes aren't seen that often in potato salad, but they really work well -- terrific flavor. I hope you have a great Memorial Day too, and thanks for the comment.

Caroline Taylor said...

Lovely idea for a potato salad, great colours too.

Sherri@The Well Floured Kitchen said...

The other dear 5 people in my house adore sweet potatoes, unfortunately me not so much- superfood and all. Great idea combining chipotle with the potatoes, to give it a bit of heat and cut the sweetness. I may just learn to like them :)

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Caroline, I love the colors on this! And the flavor more than lives up to them. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Sherri, if you like chipotle you'll probably like this dish. You definitely taste the sweet potatoes, but the chipotle and lime bring out new dimensions in them. Thanks for the comment.

Brooks at Cakewalker said...

John, you're right about a BBQs and potato salad. But this dish is not only gorgeous, it's packed with terrific flavors. Make it a terrific Memorial Day weekend!

Rocquie said...

I have never met a sweet potato I didn't love. I have made potato salad with sweet potatoes before but never thought of adding chipotle peppers. Sounds delicious! Thank you for another great recipe. --Rocquie

Ansh said...

I hadn't had sweet potatoes until I landed in the US 7 years ago. Not that they don't grow in India, it's just that they are not indigenous to the region I am from. But Once I did try them, they grew on me. Hot and sweet is just how I like them. I will LOVE this salad.

Mireya @myhealthyeatinghabits said...

This is exactly the type of salad you'll find on my table--the flavors of lime, hot spices, cumin, olive oil, red onion, Mmmml. Thank you for sharing this. It will be on my table the next time I BBQ.

vanillasugarblog said...

Well that sounds good.
Why not make a potato salad out of sweet potatoes.

Nancy said...

Wow, what a fantastic combination of flavours, John! I've read that sweet potatoes are also a better choice for controlling blood sugar, so it makes this an even better recipe. Have a great holiday.

Holly | Beyond Kimchee said...

I have been eating sweet potatoes all my life but haven't thought of making into salad. I love all the flavors in this recipe. The sweetness of the potatoes will match very nicely with the hot spices. Yum!

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Brooks, this goes soooo well with BBQ! Burgers too, but it really shine with 'Q. Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Rocquie, chipotle and sweet potatoes really combine exceptionally well, IMO. Have fun with this! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Ansh, I think you really will like this salad. I sometimes make a version with Indian spices, which is right up your alley. Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Mireya, this truly is good stuff -- I think you'll enjoy it! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Dawn, if you like sweet potatoes and chipotle, this is definitely worth a try. Loads of flavor! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Nancy, I think you'd really like this -- rich, spicy, tasty. Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Holly, the spices really do work well with the sweet potatoes. Plus it's pretty! A winner in my book. Thanks for the comment.

Maureen | Orgasmic Chef said...

I'm in LOVE with this salad. Sweet potatoes are my friend always but rarely in a salad. Perfecto!

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Maureen, this really is perfecto! Not to mention awfully tasty stuff. ;-) Thanks for the comment.

motherrimmy said...

This is my idea of potato salad. Terrific combination of flavors. I'm not a fan of those heavy mayo based versions. This is definitely pinned for the holiday menu.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Kristi, I like the mayo potato salads, but something like this is much more my preference. Loads more flavor! ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Vicki Bensinger said...

John I prefer a sweet potato salad but it never occurred to me to add chipotles to the vinaigrette. I love this idea and the flavor of smokey chipotles. I bet the taste truly enchances sweet potatoes. I can't wait to try this and your vinaigrette on other dishes as well. Thanks for sharing.

I so wish I could figure out why I'm not getting anyone's posts anymore. It's so frustrating!

Debra Eliotseats said...

So behind in my reading.....I thought I had it all planned out, John. I nice quinoa salad of some sort to take to our Memorial Day BBQ at friends....now I just don't know. May have to whip up this delicious sweet potato salad!

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi VIcki, there seems to be some sort of email glitch with feedburner -- a couple of other people have mentioned they're not getting emails either, and I've heard some WordPress blogs are having the same problem. Very weird -- only thing I can suggest is to unsubscribe, then resubscribe and see if that works. (if there's anything I can do at my end I'm clueless about it). Anyway, chipotles and sweet potatoes really are a dynamite combo! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Debra, a good quinoa salad is hard to beat! Although Chipotle Sweet-Potato Salad does, IMO. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Unknown said...

Delicious combination, a wonderful break from traditional potato salad.

Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen said...

It's my first time to encounter a sweet potato salad. I'm so used to seeing a lot of potato salads. This is much healthier. Thanks for sharing.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Chris, isn't this a fun change of pace? Colorful and incredibly tasty! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Peachy, this is such a good dish -- really worth trying. Plus its flavor is out of this world! Thanks for the comment.

Cathleen said...

You had me at chipotle. I love it :)

Bam's Kitchen said...

What a fun twist on usual boring potato salad. Your potato salad has the sweet, spicy and savory going on and that is perfect. My boys dislike anything with mayo so this dish is a winner for our family. Sweet potatoes have so much more vitamins than the regular Idaho. Wishing you and Mrs. Riff a safe a restful Memorial Day weekend. Take Care, BAM

Rosa's Yummy Yums said...

A wonderful salad and tasty combination!

Cheers,

Rosa

Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) said...

I think this is a devilishly clever idea and why didn't I think of it? But I have to say, I can't imagine eating sweet potatoes cold. Maybe at room temp? I'll just have to try it and find out. Pinned.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Cathleen, yeah, "chipotle" gets me every time too! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Bam, I'll bet your boys would love this! Tons and tons of flavor. And sweet potatoes really are fairly nutritious, aren't they? Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Rosa, it's really good stuff! ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Lea Ann, they're goof cold, and I'm someone who normally likes most "cold" foods at room temperature. But just put them in a serving dish 20 minutes before dinner, and they'll come to room temperature, or close to it. Thanks for the comment.

Karen (Back Road Journal) said...

My timing seems to be good. I was getting ready to head to the store to buy potatoes for making potato salad…now I'm going to buy sweet potatoes as I haven't had sweet potato salad since last summer. I tend to pour my dressing over warm potatoes and then chill. I'll have to try your version. Your vinaigrette…it is spicier than what I usually make and sounds good

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Karen, hope you enjoy this! I usually dress warm potatoes too, and it certainly works in this recipe. The downside is I find the sweet potatoes tend to break up a bit more than regular potatoes when warm. So I suggest dressing them when cooled. Thanks for the comment.

Anonymous said...

This would be a really nice side dish specially for the barbecues this season

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Raymund, this goes sooo well with barbecue! Just a nice pairing. Thanks for the comment.

lizzie {Strayed Table} said...

Yummo, sweet potato does make a difference from the ol' white spud. Great recipe, I am definitely putting cilantro (coriander) in our next potato salad, never thought to add it before but I bet its awesome.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Liz, I usually use regular parsley with white potatoes, although cilantro is nice too. But when it comes to sweet potatoes? Cilantro all the way! :-) Thanks for the comment.

Nami | Just One Cookbook said...

I hope you had a lovely long weekend! We had ribs for dinner, and failed to see your latest post prior to that. I was thinking how perfectly this sweet potato salad with a bit of spicy kick would fit! I must save this for next time. I'm a big potato and sweet potato fan! :)

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Nami, sweet potato salad and barbecue of any kind is such a great match! This is totally worth making -- I think you and your family will enjoy this. Thanks for the comment.

Daniela Grimburg said...

Only looking at the amazing colors of this salad makes me hungry!
Beautifuly balanced between sweet & spicy, great job.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Daniela, isn't this gorgeous? And totally delish, too. Thanks for the comment.

Suzanne Perazzini said...

Sweet potatoes always add such a great shot of colour to a table. I think I like the roasted idea for that extra flavour roasting gives.

Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen said...

Hope I find some Chipotle Peppers here.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Peachy, I know you can order these through Amazon in the US (although they're more expensive than in the grocery store). Whether that option is available to you, I don't know, but it's worth checking.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Suzanne, aren't sweet potatoes pretty? Colorful, and such nice flavor. Thanks for the comment.

FLAVZCORNER said...

Chipotle flavored sweet potato salad sounds tempting. I loved chipotle flavors, let it be salad, pizza or taco, I am for it :)

Anonymous said...

I've never been a fan of cloying, mayonnaise-laden potato salads. They're just way too sticky and rich. This one looks delicious though John, I am a big fan of chipotle in EVERYTHING (chilli fan right here!) so I know that I'd adore this! Definitely bookmarked for our next BBQ. Hope that you're enjoying your warmer weather over there :)

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Shibi, isn't this nice? Chipotle works so well in this! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Laura, hard to go wrong with chipotle, isn't it? I'm a big fan, too. Thanks for the comment.

Amy (Savory Moments) said...

I love chipotles in adobo and they do pair perfectly with sweet potatoes. I love your idea of making a cold sweet potato salad - I don't think I've ever had them in a cold salad before and it sounds really great for a bar-b-que!

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Amy, sweet potatoes make an amazing potato salad. And with the chipotle (and that wonderful adobo sauce)? Even better! Thanks for the comment.

Unknown said...

Sweet potatoes and chipotle peppers are such a great combo!

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Mary Frances, don't these pair well together? I love the combo! Thanks for the comment.

Milktea Eats said...

nice to see the chipotle out again! yum!

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Amy, it's always fun playing with chipotles, isn't it? ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Dana @ Simply Romanesco said...

Look at those bright colors! And I absolutely love the combination of flavors :) What a great salad!

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Dana, aren't the colors on this great? And the flavor is wonderful! Thanks for the comment.