Description
This Jamaican Potato Salad is a creamy, flavorful vegan twist on a classic, made with tender sweet potatoes, crunchy veggies, and a tangy, zesty dressing—perfect for BBQs, picnics, or easy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
For the Base:
- 2.5 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (Old Bay)
- 1.25 cups vegan mayonnaise
- 1.5 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1.5 teaspoons dried chives
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Sweet Potatoes
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cubed sweet potatoes and cook for 8–10 minutes until fork-tender but firm. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
Step 2: Prepare the Flavor Base
In a large bowl, combine diced red onion, celery, sweet pickle relish, mustard, lime juice, seafood seasoning, and half the parsley and chives. Mix well and let sit briefly.
Step 3: Mix the Dressing
Add vegan mayonnaise to the bowl and stir until smooth and fully combined.
Step 4: Combine Everything
Gently fold in the cooled sweet potatoes until evenly coated. Be careful not to break the potatoes.
Step 5: Final Seasoning & Chill
Add remaining parsley, chives, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix gently, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the potatoes—they should hold their shape.
- Chilling enhances the flavor, so don’t skip this step.
- Use a rubber spatula to keep the potato cubes intact.
- Adjust lime juice or mustard to suit your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg