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Greek Style Dijon Sweet Potato Salad

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Sliced sweet potatoes and all the good Mediterranean flavors tossed in a simple Dijon vinaigrette: this Greek Style Dijon Sweet Potato Salad really has it all!!

Sliced sweet potatoes and all the good Mediterranean flavors tossed in a simple Dijon vinaigrette: this Greek Style Dijon Sweet Potato Salad really has it all!!

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I live for a good sweet potato. Roasted, mashed, or even sautéed, they really are the best. This time of year, I feel like I’m eating them allll the time. I mean, what’s better than a simple grilled or baked sweet potato fry to go along with some grilled goods? Truly nothing. That being said, this classic rendition of sweet potatoes can get kind of boring after a while. Sometimes I just need to spice things up. That’s where this Greek Style Dijon Sweet Potato Salad comes into the picture. Simple, packed with flavor, and definitely more unique than your average sweet potato or potato salad… this salad is truly everything!!!

The breakdown…

This Greek Style Dijon Sweet Potato Salad is super easy, and comes together in just a matter of minutes. First off, you’ve got to get those potatoes going. I like to use long and skinny sweet potatoes so I can cut them super thin and into somewhat uniform shapes. But, use whatever you can find. You could even use regular potatoes… there’s really no potato off the table here! Oh, and, bonus points if you have a mandoline slicer!!! Those are truly a game changer for making your potato slices super thin and pretty. That being said, I don’t have one, and my sweet potatoes end up being just fine… I simply use a very sharp knife and slice them really thin!!

 Sliced sweet potatoes and all the good Mediterranean flavors tossed in a simple Dijon vinaigrette: this Greek Style Dijon Sweet Potato Salad really has it all!!

the method…

Once your slices are good to go, go ahead and boil them in a large pot. Boiling is my favorite method for any potato salad. I even went with a par-boil in my Smashed Pistachio Pesto di Rucola Potato Salad. Pro tip? Don’t over boil them! Being that they are super thin slices, the potato can easily get too soggy so that it falls apart when you toss it. Even when perfectly cooked, I recommend using a rubber spatula to toss the potatoes, as this will ensure that your potatoes don’t crumble. I think you get the best balance between starchy and smooth with this simple method of boiling, but you could also roast the potatoes in the oven if you wanted a crispier option.

While your sweet potatoes are boiling, it’s time to work on that Dijon vinaigrette. With a balance of white wine vinegar, oregano, and ground sumac, this vinaigrette is distinctly Greek. Still, with some water, olive oil, and Dijon to even things out, this is really a classic vinaigrette — like I seriously use this on everything!! 

 Sliced sweet potatoes and all the good Mediterranean flavors tossed in a simple Dijon vinaigrette: this Greek Style Dijon Sweet Potato Salad really has it all!!

all the herbs!!

Next up, you’ve got to toss in all the fresh herbs. I love the combination of fresh dill and parsley in this recipe, as these are a delicious Greek combo. I’m not even a big dill person, but, trust me, it’s delicious in this salad. Nevertheless, if these herbs really aren’t your fav, they can easily be substituted with some fresh oregano, chives, basil or mint. You could even add some of these to the original recipe… in my book, the more herbs the better!! They truly brighten any dish, and this Greek Style Dijon Sweet Potato Salad is not an exception.

With the addition of a finely diced white onion, some thinly sliced scallions, and crumbled feta cheese, this Greek Style Dijon Sweet Potato Salad really comes together. My only tip here is to really finely dice up your onion… oh, and to get a good feta if you can. My favorite feta is the type that comes in block form in the brine, as I find this has the most flavor. Besides that, though, this salad is really very straightforward —because, let’s face it, nobody wants to spend hours dwelling over a side dish!

how to serve this up!!

Yes, I call this Greek Style Dijon Sweet Potato Salad a side dish, but it can really be whatever you want it to be. Serve it up as a vegetarian main, or even make it for meal prep. Regardless, you’ve got yourself a winner. My favorite way to serve it up? I like to grill up burgers or chicken on the grill and serve this on the side. Maybe with an addition of fresh watermelon or grilled corn on the cob and you’ve got yourself the perfect summer meal!!! Alternatively, my Turkey Kofta would be a delicious pairing with this dish!

However you serve this Greek Style Dijon Sweet Potato Salad though, I know you’ll love it! Let me know what you think in the comments below:))

Greek Style Dijon Sweet Potato Salad

Recipe by Annie PatrickCourse: Side Dish, Salad, Vegetarian MainCuisine: Greek, MediterraneanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

5

minutes
Total time

20

minutes

Sliced sweet potatoes and all the good Mediterranean flavors tossed in a simple Dijon vinaigrette: this Greek Style Dijon Sweet Potato Salad really has it all!!

Ingredients

  • 3 sweet potatoes, very thinly sliced*

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 2 tbsp water

  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar

  • ½ a lemon, juiced

  • 2 tsp dijon mustard

  • 1 tsp ground sumac

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • ⅓ cup fresh dill, chopped

  • ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped

  • ½ a white onion, finely diced

  • 4-6 scallions, thinly sliced

  • ⅓ cup feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  • Place the sliced potatoes in a large pot, and cover by 1 inch with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain out the water.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the olive oil, water, white wine vinegar, lemon, dijon mustard, sumac, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Toss the sweet potatoes with the dill, parsley, onion, scallions, and feta. Mix in the dijon vinaigrette. Serve at room temperature and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you have one, I recommend slicing your sweet potatoes with a mandoline slicer. But, if you don’t have one, simply slice your sweet potatoes as thinly as you can.
  • I recommend getting longer, skinnier sweet potatoes, as these are easier to slice.
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