Sweet Potato Salad

The coming of fall and the holidays often means putting spring and summer recipes to the side for another 6 months, but just because cooler weather is on the way does not mean favorite recipes have to go into a book. By adding some favorite Autumn flavors and a few spices, summer favorites can become tailgate or holiday main dishes and side dishes. One vegetable that seems to appear on tables throughout this time of year is the sweet potato. This potato is so versatile and pairs well with white and golden potatoes, as well as crisp golden apples. Here is a mouth melting potato salad pairing fall favorites with white potatoes. 

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs white potatoes, washed and sliced into wedges or cubes
• 1 lb sweet potatoes, washed and sliced into wedges or cubes
• 1 medium golden delicious apple, washed and sliced into wedges or chopped (optional)
• 1 medium honey crisp or Fuji apple, washed and sliced into wedges or chopped (optional)
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons to 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary
• 2 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper   

Directions:

 

1. Cut and wash the white and sweet potatoes. Boil for 12-15 minutes. Let cool for about thirty minutes.
2. While the potatoes cool, mix the sauce. Combine the mayonnaise and apple cider vinegar in a medium to large bowl, stir until blended. Add the salt, pepper, garlic salt, sugar, and rosemary and stir.
3. Toss the potatoes with the sauce mix. Add the cut apples and toss until sauce is mixed in well. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in fridge for four hours or over night.

This sweet and tangy sauce brings out the flavor of the apples mixed with potatoes. The best is, this is great with the sweet or white potatoes by themselves or with or without apples, making it versatile and in most cases inexpensive and quick. Happy Fall Ya'll!!!