Easy recipe for a festive baked sweet potato salad

A festive sweet potato salad is exactly the side dish that is nice to place in the center of the table on Shabbat or a holiday. The sweet potato cubes are baked until soft and browned, get a sweet coating of chili and sesame, and are finished with toasted almonds that add an excellent texture.

Now14Author: Naomi Rachelis
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Easy recipe for a festive baked sweet potato salad
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A festive sweet potato salad is exactly the side dish that is nice to place in the center of the table on Shabbat or a holiday. The sweet potato cubes are baked until soft and browned, get a sweet coating of chili and sesame, and are finished with toasted almonds that add an excellent texture.

Ingredients:

2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into cubes

3 tablespoons olive oil

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce

1½ tablespoons sesame seeds

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

A handful of toasted sliced almonds, for serving

Preparation method:

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

  2. Mix the sweet potato cubes with the olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

  3. Spread the sweet potatoes on the tray in an even layer.

  4. Bake for about 20 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are soft and nicely browned.

  5. Add the sweet chili sauce, sesame seeds, and parsley, and mix gently.

  6. Transfer to a serving plate, sprinkle the toasted almonds on top, and serve.

Bon appétit!

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