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Jamaican Potato Salad

Taste the Tropics: Flavorful Jamaican Potato Salad Delight

This Jamaican Potato Salad is a vibrant side dish combining sweet potatoes, Old Bay seasoning, and a creamy dressing, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 2 cups sweet potato cubed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 medium red onion finely diced
  • 1 cup celery finely diced
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard or Dijon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice or lemon juice
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (Old Bay)
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley or fresh, for better flavor
  • 1 tablespoon dried chives or omit
Garnish
  • additional herbs or spices e.g., fresh cilantro or dill

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil the Sweet Potatoes: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Add cubed sweet potatoes and cook for about 8-10 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool.
  2. Rinse and Cool: Rinse sweet potatoes under cold water to stop cooking. Spread them on a towel to cool completely.
  3. Chop the Vegetables: Finely dice red onion and celery. Place chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Mix the Dressing Ingredients: In the same bowl, add sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, lime juice, Old Bay seasoning, half of dried parsley, and chives. Stir until cohesive.
  5. Add Mayonnaise: Pour in mayonnaise and mix until evenly combined and smooth.
  6. Fold in Sweet Potatoes: Gently fold in cooled sweet potatoes without mashing.
  7. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or remaining herbs as needed.
  8. Chill the Salad: Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
  9. Serve and Enjoy: After chilling, give a gentle stir and serve in bowls, adding more mayonnaise if dry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavors, chill salad overnight and adjust seasonings before serving.

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