6/20 Sweet Potato Salad
Happy Meatless Monday. I have a delish and out of the ordinary recipe for your meatless day or week. It is a hearty salad created with sweet potatoes and a tangy mustard dressing. This could become a new staple for your families Summer outings.
Yesterday we had the coolest opportunity. We toured three organic farms of various sizes. Two of them were female owned which made me do a secret HOORAY. All three of them participate in CSA (community supported agriculture) programs. In fact , we toured the farm where our CSA comes from and that was really wonderful. I will share more about that this week.
Photo By: S. Duquet
After the tours had ended we gathered in the barn (pictured at right) of the last farm for a potluck celebration.
The perfect Sunday.
We brought a sweet potato salad that was truly loved. I felt proud to have brought such a cool dish to share.
Sweet Potato Salad
By: S. Boulton
Ingredients
6 C diced sweet potatoes
1 C chopped celery
1 C chopped radishes
1/4 C chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme (use any combination of herbs you choose)
2 Tbsp chopped fresh garlic chives
Dressing
2 Tbsp dijon mustard
1 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 1/2 Tbsp agave syrup
1-2 Tbsp water
Make It Happen
Boil the sweet potatoes in water until softened, but still al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Rinse and run under cold water to stop the cooking. In large bowl, put potatoes with celery, radishes and fresh herbs. For the dressing, mix all ingredients in a bottle or jar that you can seal the top, shake to combine. Pour dressing over salad ingredients and stir to coat. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Photo By: S. Duquet
This is perfect for your next potluck or outdoor gathering because there isn’t any dairy to worry about. The flavor is vibrant and lively. Exactly what you want in the Summer so you still have energy to run around and enjoy yourself.
Have a delicious day and a great Meatless Monday.
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