Colorful Caribbean Sweet Potato Salad

Cold main dish salad with different kinds of sweet potatoes.

Step: 1

Whisk vegetable oil, cider vinegar, garlic, sugar, and mustard together in a bowl to create dressing.

Step: 2

Place purple sweet potatoes, yam, and white sweet potato into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender but not soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large serving bowl.

Step: 3

Combine beans, corn, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, onion, and cilantro with the potatoes. Pour dressing over and toss to coat.

Per Serving: 304 calories; protein 5.7g; carbohydrates 55g; fat 7.4g; sodium 188.8mg.

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