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Vegan Jamaican Potato Salad

Vegan Jamaican Potato Salad That's a Must for Summer BBQs

A vibrant Vegan Jamaican Potato Salad that combines creamy sweet potatoes with zesty lime and Old Bay seasoning, perfect for summer BBQs.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Jamaican, Vegan
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups sweet potatoes cubed, orange or lighter-yellow varieties
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt for boiling water
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 cup celery finely diced
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish or diced dill pickles
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (Old Bay) optional
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or vegan mayo
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley or fresh herbs
  • 2 tablespoons chives for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • rubber spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rapid boil. Once boiling, carefully add the cubed sweet potatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until they are fork-tender yet firm. Drain the potatoes and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  2. While the sweet potatoes cool, finely dice the red onion and celery. Aim for small, uniform pieces.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced red onion, celery, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, fresh lime juice, and Old Bay seasoning. Stir in half of the dried parsley and chives. Allow the mixture to sit for about 5 minutes.
  4. Gently fold the mayonnaise into the vegetable mixture until it becomes smooth and fully combined.
  5. Now, gently fold the cooled sweet potatoes into the dressing mixture using a rubber spatula.
  6. Taste your salad and adjust the seasoning with any remaining herbs, kosher salt, or black pepper as needed. Transfer the salad to a serving dish and cover it with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes for optimal flavor. Consider adding diced bell peppers for extra flavor variations.

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