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Jamaican Potato Salad

Jamaican Potato Salad: Sweet & Tangy Flavor Explosion!

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Jamaican Potato Salad, a sweet and tangy dish perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Sweet Potato Cubed and firm
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Finely diced
  • 1 cup Celery Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Pickle Relish Or diced pickles
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard Or Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice Or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Seafood Seasoning (Old Bay) Or Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Chives

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Carefully add the cubed sweet potatoes and cook for about 8–10 minutes, or until they’re fork-tender but still firm.
  2. Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, drain them in a colander and immediately rinse under cold water to halt the cooking process.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely diced red onion, crunchy celery, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, fresh lime juice, and Old Bay seasoning. Sprinkle in half of the dried parsley and chives.
  4. Gently stir in the mayonnaise to the vegetable mixture until everything is well coated and smooth, then carefully fold in the cooled sweet potatoes.
  5. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning as necessary, adding kosher salt, black pepper, and remaining herbs as needed.
  6. Transfer the salad to a serving dish, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

Select firm sweet potatoes, cool properly to maintain texture, and allow the flavors to meld by chilling before serving.

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