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Vegan Jamaican Potato Salad

Vegan Jamaican Potato Salad for a Refreshing Summer Bite

This Vegan Jamaican Potato Salad offers a vibrant twist with sweet potatoes and lime, making it a perfect summer dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: Jamaican, Vegan
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes 1-inch cubed, orange-fleshed for creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper or white pepper for milder taste
  • 1 small red onion finely diced
  • 2 stalks celery finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard or Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning or Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise vegan mayo can be used
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chives
For the Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon additional parsley for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon additional chives for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • Rubber spatula
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add cubed sweet potatoes and cook for 8–10 minutes or until fork-tender.
  2. Drain sweet potatoes in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Spread them on a baking sheet to cool.
  3. While the sweet potatoes cool, finely dice red onion and celery and set aside in a mixing bowl.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine diced red onion, celery, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, lime juice, and Old Bay seasoning. Stir in half of the parsley and chives.
  5. Add mayonnaise to the bowl and stir gently until fully incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in the cooled sweet potatoes using a rubber spatula until evenly coated.
  7. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed, along with remaining parsley and chives.
  8. Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for summer gatherings, can be prepared 1-2 days in advance for better flavor.

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