Chili-Lime Sweet Potato Salad Recipe
This cold salad is full of "resistant starch" which feeds your beneficial gut bacteria. Perfect to take on a picnic!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 16 oz sweet potatoes organic (Peel and cut into one-inch chunks)
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 bunch scallions green onions, white and greens, chopped finely
- 1 celery stalk chopped ((optional))
Dressing
- 4 tbsp olive oil organic (extra virgin)
- 4 tbsp lime juice fresh squeezed (about 2 limes, include zest for extra lime flavor)
- 1 ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 tsp unrefined sea salt or Pink Himalayan
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in water for 5-7 minutes (do not overcook).
- While the potatoes are boiling, chopped the pepper, celery, and scallions and set aside.
- Prepare the dressing. Mix all ingredients.
- When potatoes are finished, drain and rinse with cool water. Let potatoes cool before mixing the salad.
- Mix potatoes with all ingredients, including the dressing. Place in the refrigerator or serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe make 4 generous servings! Toss in some black beans to boost protein content.