Eileen Weinbergs Sweet Potato Salad Food

THE BEST SWEET POTATO POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix together the cornichons or relish, mustard, honey, celery, lemon zest and juice and red onion. Season with salt and pepper and let sit while the potatoes cook.
• Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and add enough cold water to cover by 1 inch. Season the water generously with salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes in a colander, put back in the saucepan, add the vinegar and, using a rubber spatula, toss gently to combine.
• Add the mayonnaise, chives and parsley to the celery-onion mixture and stir to combine. Add the warm potatoes to the dressing and toss. Season to taste. Garnish with extra chives and parsley.

ROASTED SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Bake at 400° for 30-45 minutes or until tender. Cool to room temperature., In a large bowl, combine the walnuts, cherries, parsley and potatoes. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, lime zest and salt. Pour over potato mixture and toss to coat. Serve warm or cold.

EILEEN WEINBERG'S SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the sweet potatoes in half, crosswise. Put them in a large pan, and add enough lightly salted water to cover them by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, and boil gently for 15 to 20 minutes, until just tender. Drain, and let rest until cool enough to handle.
• Peel the potatoes, and cut them into chunks or slices. Salt and pepper lightly. Add lemon juice and zest to 1 cup mayonnaise; mix 3/4 cup with the potatoes. Mix in scallions, celery and optional green pepper.
• Gently mix in the hard-cooked eggs. Add more mayonnaise if desired. Adjust salt and generous amounts of black pepper. Chill slightly and serve.

SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH HARD-BOILED EGGS

Steps:

• Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Cover and boil gently until the potatoes can easily be pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, about 30-45 minutes. Drain. When potatoes are cool, peel and dice. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard and salt. Stir in eggs, celery and onions. Add potatoes; stir gently to mix. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.

ROASTED SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH BLACK BEANS AND CHILE DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Put sweet potatoes and onions on a large baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil, toss to coat and spread out in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast, turning occasionally, until potatoes begin to brown on corners and are just tender inside, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven; keep on pan until ready to mix with dressing.
• Put chilies in a blender or mini food processor along with garlic, lime juice, remaining olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Process until blended.
• Put warm vegetables in a large bowl with beans and bell pepper; toss with dressing and cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm or at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to a day.