Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

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Roasted Sweet Potato Salad — This roasted sweet potato salad is tossed in a honey Dijon dressing. The sweet and savory flavors of this potato salad are to die for complete with red bell peppers, black beans, corn, cilantro, and tossed in a lemon Dijon light dressing!

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad — This roasted sweet potato salad is tossed in a honey Dijon dressing. The sweet and savory flavors of this potato salad are to die for! 

Potato Salad … with Sweet Potatoes!

This sweet potato salad puts ‘potato salad’ in a whole new light! There’s texture and crunch from red peppers and green onions, black beans add heartiness, corn adds sweetness and juiciness, and there’s the fresh pop of cilantro.

Feel free to work in avocado, red onion, or other favorites. You can even use this roasted sweet potato salad as a filling for enchiladas, tacos, or wraps.

Everything is tossed with a honey Dijon mustard sauce that’s sweet, tangy, and bright with a little bit of a kick from the cayenne I used, but it’s optional.

The sweet potato salad can be served warm, at room temp, or chilled, and it gets better the day after making it because the flavors marry!

Because of that, it’s not only great to make ahead for work week (or school) lunches meal prep style.

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad — This roasted sweet potato salad is tossed in a honey Dijon dressing. The sweet and savory flavors of this potato salad are to die for complete with red bell peppers, black beans, corn, cilantro, and tossed in a lemon Dijon light dressing!

Thanksgiving Side Dish Idea

This is also a great Thanksgiving side dish because it holds well at any temperature.

Roast the sweet potatoes alongside whatever else you have roasting in the oven that day, and when they’re done you can assemble the salad, cover it with saranwrap and let it just hang out til you’re ready for the big meal.

I have readers who tell me they make this every year for Thanksgiving and it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without it. This recipe was originally posted in 2015.

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad — This roasted sweet potato salad is tossed in a honey Dijon dressing. The sweet and savory flavors of this potato salad are to die for! 

Sweet Potato Salad Ingredients

For this sweet potato potato salad recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients

  • Sweet potatoes
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Black beans
  • Green onions
  • Bell pepper
  • Corn
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Honey 
  • Dijon mustard
  • Lemon juice
  • Cayenne pepper

Dietary Tip

As written, the recipe is naturally gluten-free and if you use agave rather than honey it’s vegan.

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad - Goodbye mayo-loaded, mushy, boring potato salad. Hello to a Mexican-inspired potato salad full of flavor and texture with corn, black beans, peppers, and cilantro!! (Great for outdoor events and lunchboxes because there's no mayo!)

How to Make Sweet Potato Salad

Making potato salad with sweet potatoes is just as easy as making traditional potato salad. Here’s an overview of the recipe steps:

  1. You’ll first need to roast the sweet potatoes (more on that in a moment), and while the sweet potatoes are roasting you should prep the rest of the ingredients.
  2. Add the black beans, green onions, red pepper, corn, and cilantro to a large bowl and set aside. 
  3. Then, whisk together the honey Dijon dressing in a separate bowl.
  4. Once roasted, add the sweet potatoes to the bowl with the veggies and toss everything together with the dressing.
  5. Taste the sweet potato salad and adjust seasonings as needed. 

Should Sweet Potato Salad Be Served Warm or Cold?

You can serve this roasted sweet potato warm, or let the flavors mingle in the fridge for a few hours before serving chilled. 

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad - Goodbye mayo-loaded, mushy, boring potato salad. Hello to a Mexican-inspired potato salad full of flavor and texture with corn, black beans, peppers, and cilantro!! (Great for outdoor events and lunchboxes because there's no mayo!)

Tips for Making Sweet Potato Potato Salad

Cutting the sweet potatoes: It’s important that you cut the sweet potatoes into roughly the same size chunks, otherwise your sweet potatoes will cook at an uneven rate. Obviously, each piece won’t be exactly the same size, but do your best! 

Lemon vs lime juice: For a slightly different take on this sweet potato salad, you can use lime juice in the dressing instead of lemon juice. It’s a subtle change, but it does make a difference! 

Corn variety: I used frozen, thawed corn in my sweet potato salad, but if you have fresh sweet corn on hand definitely use that instead. You can cut the sweet corn off the cob and you don’t even have to cook it. It’s incredibly sweet and juicy straight off the cob.

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Sweet Potato Salad FAQs

How to Roast Sweet Potatoes for Salad

You’ll first need to preheat the oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat or spray with cooking spray and add the diced sweet potatoes in an even layer. Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake until fork-tender and done.

Halfway through baking, flip potatoes to ensure even cooking. The exacct baking time will vary based on the size of your potatoes, and I recommend starting to check at 30 minutes for doneness. 

Can I Use Another Type of Mustard in the Dressing? 

Most likely, yes. I prefer Dijon mustard because it has a deeper flavor than your average yellow mustard, but you’re welcome to use whatever mustard you have on hand. 

Can I Add in Other Veggies? 

Of course! You can doctor up this roasted sweet potato potato salad however you see fit.  

How Long Does Potato Salad Last? 

This sweet potato potato salad can be served warm, at room temp, or chilled and will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days. 

Can Potato Salad Be Frozen? 

No, I do not recommend freezing this sweet potato salad. I think some of the veggies would become grainy once frozen, and the salad’s texture would change overall after being thawed.  

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad — This roasted sweet potato salad is tossed in a honey Dijon dressing. The sweet and savory flavors of this potato salad are to die for! 

What to Serve with Sweet Potato Potato Salad

This Mexican-inspired potato salad pairs well with just about any grilled protein or Mexican main dish. It’s also great for potlucks and barbecues!

Try serving the potato salad with one or more of the following:

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad — This roasted sweet potato salad is tossed in a honey Dijon dressing. The sweet and savory flavors of this potato salad are to die for! 

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Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

By Averie Sunshine
This roasted sweet potato salad is tossed in a honey Dijon dressing. The sweet and savory flavors of this potato salad are to die for!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients  

  • about 1 1/4 pounds sweet potatoes, about 2 jumbo, washed, peeled, and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • one 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced (use the white and green)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced small
  • 1 cup corn, I use frozen that I allowed to thaw
  • ½ cup cilantro leaves, minced (about half of 1 bunch)

Honey Dijon Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, lime juice may be substituted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon pepper, or to taste
  • pinch cayenne pepper, optional and to taste

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat or spray with cooking spray and add the sweet potatoes in an even, flat layer. Evenly drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake for about 45 minutes, or until fork-tender and done. Halfway through baking flip potatoes to ensure even cooking. Baking time will vary based on size of potatoes, oven and climate variances, and I recommend starting to check at 30 minutes for doneness. While potatoes bake, prep and chop the remaining ingredients.
  • To a large bowl, add the black beans, green onions, red pepper, corn, cilantro; set aside.
  • To a large measuring cup or medium bowl, add the honey, dijon mustard, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, optional cayenne pepper, and whisk to combine; set aside.
  • After potatoes are cooked, add them to the bowl with the beans and vegetables, add the sauce, and toss to combine. Taste, check for seasoning balance (add more salt, pepper, touch of honey, lemon juice, etc.), make any necessary tweaks, and serve.

Notes

Potato salad can be served warm, at room temp, or chilled and will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1, Calories: 316kcal, Carbohydrates: 50g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g, Sodium: 764mg, Fiber: 11g, Sugar: 14g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Originally posted July 29, 2015 and reposted October 6, 2023 with updated text.

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    1. Thanks for the 5 star review and I am glad that this was good, fresh tasting, and gone instantly! That’s wonderful to hear!

  1. 5 stars
    This has become a family favorite for more than a year!! I made this for my husband who was immediately enthralled with it. We eat it hot or cold and we love it as a breakfast hash with fried eggs or poached eggs on top.

  2. 5 stars
    This has become a family favorite for more than a year!! I made this for my husband who was immediately enthralled with it. We eat it hot or cold and we love it as a breakfast hash with fried eggs or poached eggs on top.

  3. 5 stars
    This is a lovely salad.  I made it as written and my guests liked it a lot. I think I’d replace the green onions with red onion next time, but it is great as is.    I served this as a side with Cubano sandwiches.  I had some left over, so in the morning I sautéed some chopped ham and red onion and added the leftovers to make a hash.  Then added over easy eggs on top.  Delicious!  Thanks for this recipe, so healthy and beautiful!

  4. 5 stars
    This is a lovely salad.  I made it as written and my guests liked it a lot. I think I’d replace the green onions with red onion next time, but it is great as is.    I served this as a side with Cubano sandwiches.  I had some left over, so in the morning I sautéed some chopped ham and red onion and added the leftovers to make a hash.  Then added over easy eggs on top.  Delicious!  Thanks for this recipe, so healthy and beautiful!

    1. Thanks for the 5 star review and glad it was lovely! And yes, very easy to customize and improvise with as you did which is great!

  5. 5 stars
    I am so happy I found this recipe! I was looking to make something new to go with quesadillas tonight. (Quarantine cooking = always looking for new recipes.) I had all the ingredients on hand so that made it super easy. It is delicious! I followed your recipe, the only exception was to use maple syrup instead of honey – and I doubled it. Next time I might try it with lime juice instead of lemon – just for fun – since I love lime too! I will definitely be making this again. Thanks, Averie!!

  6. 5 stars
    I am so happy I found this recipe! I was looking to make something new to go with quesadillas tonight. (Quarantine cooking = always looking for new recipes.) I had all the ingredients on hand so that made it super easy. It is delicious! I followed your recipe, the only exception was to use maple syrup instead of honey – and I doubled it. Next time I might try it with lime juice instead of lemon – just for fun – since I love lime too! I will definitely be making this again. Thanks, Averie!!

    1. Thanks for the 5 star review and glad you’ll be making this again! And yes, lime for lemon, maple for honey, it’s a very flexible recipe and you can experiment with it.

  7. 5 stars
    This is absolutely delicious! Made it for us, and then again for company, and the gentleman is still talking about it! I serve it as a side dish, but then eat it leftover for lunch. Delicious and nutritious. Thank you!

  8. 5 stars
    This is absolutely delicious! Made it for us, and then again for company, and the gentleman is still talking about it! I serve it as a side dish, but then eat it leftover for lunch. Delicious and nutritious. Thank you!

    1. Thanks for the 5 star review and glad it turned out deliciously for you and that you’ve made it a couple times!

  9. 4 stars
    This salad was delicious, although two jumbo sweet potatoes weighs more like 2.5 pounds. I found that 1.25 pounds was not enough – next time I’ll definitely double to 2.5 pounds.

  10. 4 stars
    This salad was delicious, although two jumbo sweet potatoes weighs more like 2.5 pounds. I found that 1.25 pounds was not enough – next time I’ll definitely double to 2.5 pounds.

    1. I personally use about 1 1/4 pounds (maybe my grocery store’s potatoes are smaller than yours) and that’s fine but of course add more potatoes if you like. Glad it was delicious!

  11. I made this gorgeous salad two days ago – truly delicious! However I think there may be a mistake in the recipe, as TWO jumbo sweet potatoes weigh more like 2.5 pounds, and I feel like the salad I made definitely needed more than the 1.25 pounds that I used. Increase the weight of sweet potato in the recipe, and I’d give it 5 stars instead of 4 :)
    The honey-mustard dressing is divine! But if I’m ever in a rush or don’t have the ingredients, a good quality shop bought honey mustard dressing would do the trick too!