Sweet potato salad
This Turkish vegetarian builds sweet potatoes, shallots and chives into a fuss-free meal you can have ready in about 35 minutes. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 2 steps.
You'll mainly reach for oven and large pot. At easy difficulty across 2 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the sweet potato chunks with the olive oil and some seasoning, and spread on a baking parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 30 - 35 mins until tender and golden. Cool at room temperature.
- When just about cool whisk together all the dressing ingredients with a little more seasoning and gently toss through the potato chunks – use your hands to avoid breaking them up.
You'll use: Oven · Large pot · Whisk · Baking sheet
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Shallots
- ½ small onion + a little garlic
- Honey
- maple syrup · agave
What to serve with Sweet potato salad
- Corba Side
- Kumpir Side
- Turkish rice (vermicelli rice) Miscellaneous
- Imam bayildi with BBQ lamb & tzatziki Lamb
Tips & common questions
How long does Sweet potato salad take to make?
About 35 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 2 steps and 8 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of shallots?
Try ½ small onion + a little garlic. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Sweet potato salad vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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