Best 3 Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad Recipes

Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad, a delightful blend of sweet, smoky, and tangy notes. The star of this salad is the roasted sweet potatoes, caramelized to perfection and infused with a subtle hint of chipotle chili powder, creating a captivating smoky flavor. Accompanying the sweet potatoes are a medley of fresh and crunchy vegetables, including crisp red bell peppers, juicy black beans, and refreshing cilantro. The zesty dressing, made with a harmonious blend of lime juice, honey, and Greek yogurt, adds a touch of tanginess and creaminess, perfectly complementing the roasted sweet potatoes and vegetables. Discover variations of this tantalizing salad, including a vegan option that swaps Greek yogurt for almond milk yogurt, a spicy version amped up with extra chipotle chili powder, and a bacon-infused rendition for bacon enthusiasts. Embark on a culinary journey and elevate your taste buds with our enticing Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHIPOTLE POTATO SALAD

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 18m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 large russet potatoes, about 2 1/2 pounds, peeled and thinly sliced
Salt
2 chipotles in adobo sauce, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons of sauce
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
3 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. eyeball it
1 small red onion or 1/2 large, chopped
Handful chopped cilantro leaves, 2 tablespoons
Couple sprigs fresh oregano, finely chopped (or a couple pinches dried)
Salt and pepper

Steps:

Place potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring water to a boil and season water liberally with salt and cook the potatoes until just fork tender, 8 to 9 minutes.
Combine chipotles, sauce, marmalade, juice, vinegar in a bowl then whisk in the extra-virgin olive oil.
Drain the potatoes well, return them to hot pot to let water evaporate, then add immediately to dressing. The dressing will be better absorbed by warm taters. Toss with onions and herbs and season the salad with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve warm or chill. Drizzle a little more extra-virgin olive oil over the salad if it gets dry.

CHIPOTLE POTATO SALAD

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Make and share this Chipotle Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Elizabeth Fullerton

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 large baking potatoes (with or without skin)
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 eggs, hardboiled and chopped
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder or 3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons dried chipotle powder
1/2 cup diced sweet gherkin

Steps:

Boil potatoes until soft, but not mushy.
After potatoes have cooled, dice them and place in a medium size bowl.
Add all remaining ingredients and stir.
Best eaten while potatoes are still warm.

JAN'S CHIPOTLE ROASTED SWEET POTATOES

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Quick and easy way to jazz-up sweet potatoes. Great blend of sweet, salty, spicy, and a flash of heat. Great with pork roast, ribs, ham, or your favorite BBQ.

Provided by What's for dinner, mom?

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
5 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons brown sugar, or more to taste
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chipotle chile powder, or more to taste
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss sweet potatoes and butter together in a large bowl.
Whisk brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, chipotle chile powder, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl; sprinkle over sweet potatoes and toss to coat. Pour potatoes in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
Roast in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender, 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.1 calories, Carbohydrate 65.9 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 808.7 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

Tips

Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and have a deep orange color.
Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork before baking to help them cook evenly.
Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before handling them.
Use a sharp knife to cut the sweet potatoes into cubes or slices.
Add the sweet potato cubes or slices to a bowl and toss them with the desired dressing.
Serve the sweet potato salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion

Chipotle sweet potato salad is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. It is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes, and it is also a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. This salad is also very versatile and can be customized to your liking. For example, you can add different vegetables, fruits, or nuts. You can also adjust the amount of chipotle pepper to taste.