A new spin on potato salad – hold the mayo

Sweet potato salad with black beans and jalapeno vinaigrette, made by Liz Weindruch.

By LIZ WEINDRUCH
DavidsonNews.net

I’ve never been a fan of traditional potato salads.  To me, they’ve always looked like a gloppy, white mess– never mind the “ick” factor of a big bowl of mayonnaise-laden starches spoiling in the sun. I prefer something with a little more color and kick, and – I’ll admit it – I’m a sucker for sweet potatoes.

In this recipe for sweet potato salad with black beans and jalapeno vinaigrette, roasting the sweet potatoes with the red onion creates a sweet, caramelized flavor note that is countered by the spice of the vinaigrette. This colorful sweet potato salad looks so beautiful on a platter, it’s almost a shame it disappears so quickly. Get the recipe on our Food and Dining page.