posted by scooby 08-02-100 8:05 AM
Caribbean Sweet Potato Salad
1 large russet potato, peeled and quartered
1 large sweet potato, peeled and quartered
1 cup corn kernels
1 teaspoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons canola or corn oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced into thin half-rounds
1/2 red onion, sliced thin
1/4 cup finely chopped, dry-roasted, unsalted peanuts
Place Russet potato into a large saucepan, and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, turn the heat down, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add sweet potato, and cook about 15 minutes more. Remove a piece of each potato, and cut it in half to see if it is cooked enough.
Once the potatoes are tender, add corn kernels; cook another 30 seconds. Drain through a colander. Fill the saucepan with cold water, and drop vegetables into water. Cool for 5 minutes, and drain.
In a large bowl, whisk together mustard, lime juice, cilantro, and garlic. Slowly whisk in oil. Mix in salt and black pepper.
Cut cooled potatoes into 1 inch cubes, and add to dressing along with cucumber, and red onion. Toss well. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Toss the peanuts in before serving.