Low Sodium Sweet Potato Salad
Brighten up your meals with this wholesome and flavorful Low Sodium Sweet Potato Salad! Packed with tender sweet potatoes, crisp red bell pepper, crunchy celery, and red onion, this dish offers a delightful medley of textures and flavors while keeping sodium in check. A tangy, homemade dressing made with apple cider vinegar, low-sodium Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey ties everything together, making it a healthy and satisfying side dish. Topped with fresh parsley and unsalted sunflower seeds for added crunch and freshness, this salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Ready in just 40 minutes and easy to prepare, it’s a nutrient-rich, low-sodium twist on a classic favorite that everyone can enjoy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 2 large celery stalks
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons unsalted sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (low sodium)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the diced sweet potatoes. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until tender but not mushy. Drain and let cool to room temperature.
While the sweet potatoes are cooling, chop the red bell pepper, celery, and red onion into small, bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and ground black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled sweet potatoes, chopped red bell pepper, celery, red onion, parsley, and sunflower seeds.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until evenly coated.
Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
903 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.2 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 429 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.5 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.1 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.8 g | ||
| Protein | 14.9 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 261 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 907 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
