Sweet Potato Salad

I made this for the first time for our Fourth of July dinner.  I found the recipe at the Good Housekeeping website, and I decided to give it a try.

• 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1  lemon juiced
• 2/3 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
• Salt and pepper
• 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup red onion, minced
• 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, chopped

1. In 6-quart saucepot, place potatoes and enough water to cover; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 8 minutes or until potatoes are just tender.
2. Meanwhile, from lemon, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice. In large bowl, whisk lemon peel and juice with buttermilk, mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper. Stir in celery, onion, and parsley.
3. Drain potatoes; cool 10 minutes. Add to dressing in bowl and gently stir until potatoes are well coated. Makes about 8 cups. Spoon potato salad into large container with tight-fitting lid. Can be refrigerated up to 1 day.

After preparing it, I thought it needed a bit more "zip", so I added 3 tablespoons of spiced mustard and one diced Granny Smith apple.

I thought it was delicious, and I hope you will, too.  Oh, and I forgot to take a picture.  This is one I found with the recipe.

Now, go visit Foodie Friday at Designs by Gollum.

Comments

[Sheila]

Oh, Beverly... I'm a sweet potato girl. I can't wait to try this, and Mr. Magpie will love it!

Sending much love to my favorite Pink Lady!

Happy Foodie Friday...

XO,

Sheila :-)

[Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio & The Comforts of Home]

That sounds great! Sweet potatoes are so good for you too!

[dana]

A little red head woke me up waaaay tooooo early this morning---I had not recouped from yesterday's fun day and night!!! Anyway, I thought I'd pop in while she's destroying the office around me as I type----that sweet potato salad sounds very good. I love sweet potatoes, so I know I would like that. I LOVED your 4th of July tablescape--it's so great that you've had the tablecloth, dishes and napkins for so long and they are still among your favorites in decorating a table.!! Our white dishes are very old, too, and I still love them. Your flowers are the perfect touch!! Have a happy Friday! L, Dana

[Gabriela]

Hello Beverly,

Oh my! Yummy!

Thanks so much for this recipe.

~ Gabriela ~

[Angela]

That sounds yummy!!!! I haven't thought about making a sweet potato salad before. I'm not sure about the buttermilk though since I've never had it before.

Have a Great Weekend!!!

Angela

[g]

That looks delicious! I once made a sweet potato salad where you roasted the cut up potatoes rolled in olive oil in a hot oven - that was good, too!

Yum.

[Shelia]

Good morning, Sis! Oh, I've never had sweet potato salad! I'm going to have to try this! Sweet potatoes are supposed to be really good for you, I hear! I love 'em!
Have a great weekend, Dear One,
Be a sweetie,
shelia ;)

[Rhondi]

Hi Beverly
I've never heard of sweet potato salad but it looks good. I'll have to try it. Hope you have good weekend. Hugs, Rhondi

[Geri@heartnsoulcooking]

Never made potato salad with sweet potatoes or buttermilk. I like sweet potatoes, so I really need to try this great recipe. Geri

[Christina]

Looks like a fabulous recipe!!! thank you so much for sharing it!

And about the baby video, I have no idea how they did it but wasn't it funny???? The boys and I love watching it :)

[Christi at A Southern Life]

I have never heard of this. It sounds wonderful! Thanks for the recipe.

Christi

[Donna]

Sounds wonderful, Beverly, especially adding the granny smith apple! YUM!

[Mary]

While I've made sweet potato salsa I never used them in a potato salad. Yours looks delicious and I'm going to have to try this. Thanks for sharing the recipe with us. Blessings...Mary

[Designs by Gollum]

Beverly, this looks absolutely delicious. I love the idea of adding an apple to the potato salad. I hope to be joining you for Pink Saturday as soon as I finish my project. Hugs, Gollum.

[Darnold23]

I have to give this a try. I don't think I have ever tasted sweet potato salad before, but it sounds like something I would really enjoy. Thanks for sharing. Beginning August 5, I will be hosting Crock Pot Wednesdays at DiningwithDebbie.blogspot.com. I hope you will plan to join in the fun. Thanks. Debbie

[Foley]

Great post - have never seen a recipe for sweet potato salad...definitely interesting!!

[Barbara Jean]

Beverly,
thanks so much for hosting Pink Saturday, and for allowing me to mention my blog gift shop on my post.
I'm up and running.

blessings,
Barbara Jean

[Spencer]

We're crazy about sweet potatoes....can't wait to try this! It sounds delish!

Thanks so much!

Spencer