Tropical Sweet Potato Salad
Transport your taste buds to a sunny paradise with this vibrant and refreshing Tropical Sweet Potato Salad! Combining tender, perfectly cooked sweet potatoes with juicy pineapple chunks, luscious mango, and a colorful medley of red bell pepper and onion, this dish is a tropical twist on a classic. Tossed in a zesty lime-honey dressing and finished with fresh cilantro, it’s a harmony of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. For an extra touch of island charm, sprinkle it with toasted coconut flakes before serving. Perfect as a side dish for summer barbecues, potlucks, or light lunches, this chilled sweet potato salad is easy to make in just 40 minutes and bursting with bold, wholesome ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1.5 cups pineapple chunks
- 1 large mango, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 small red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup toasted coconut flakes (optional)
Instructions
Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the sweet potato cubes, and cook for 10-12 minutes until just tender but not mushy. Drain and let cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled sweet potatoes, pineapple chunks, diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the sweet potato mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, sprinkle toasted coconut flakes on top for added tropical flair (optional).
Serve chilled and enjoy your Tropical Sweet Potato Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
878 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.4 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.8 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1218 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.8 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 86.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1344 mg | 29% | |
*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.
