My sister Nancy loves sweet potatoes! I don’t usually think about making sweet potatoes in the summer, it always seems like a fall food for me. So when we were planning a barbecue one weekend, Nan suggested I try making a sweet potato salad. I knew I had to use the flavors of summer which include for me lime and cilantro. Below is the salad I came up with and it was a big hit, so much so that it’s now requested all the time. Hope you enjoy this as much as we do!

From by the bay wishing you sweet (potato) food memories!

Maryann

2 pounds sweet potatoes cut into cubes

4 scallions, chopped

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

1/3 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons sour cream

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon fine sea salt

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

2 tablespoons chopped chives to garnish

Add sweet potatoes to a large pot of cold salted water. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook potatoes until tender about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes in a colander and let cool. While potatoes are cooking, add the remaining ingredients into a large bowl and blend. Add the cooled potatoes and mix throughly, making sure all the potatoes are coated with the dressing. Let sit covered in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.