Chorizo and sweet potato salad is so easy to make. With a handful of ingredients and a simple dressing this healthy salad is great as a dinner or a side.
Folks, this delicious and simple chorizo sweet potato salad takes just 15 minutes to prep and 30 minutes to cook.
The recipe will give you 4 portions for dinner or you could serve it as a tasty side salad.
Indeed as a side salad it pairs perfectly with BBQ chicken.
I mean we knew that didn't we? As chicken and chorizo make a great combination together!
Whenever I'm creating my recipes I'm always trying to make them as simple as possible. Whilst also being delicious and healthy.
We're all busy these days and I know it's not easy to force yourself into cooking for your loved ones or family after a hard day at work.
But you'll really want to make this beautiful chorizo and sweet potato salad. It's hearty, filling and full of flavour.
Plus it's worth the minimal amount of time and effort to make!
It's got an amazing salty but sweet taste which comes from the unique flavour of the chorizo paired with the home made dressing.
The dressing is made from just 4 ingredients shaken together in a jar.
You can make that simple dressing whilst the cubed sweet potatoes are gently roasting away in your oven, making your kitchen smell wonderful.
I think this amazing flavoursome chorizo salad will soon become a family favourite of yours in no time!
Why This Chorizo And Sweet Potato Salad Is A Healthy Salad
- Sweet potatoes have fewer carbs and calories than white potatoes and also contain more vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Sweet potatoes also have a high content of water which makes you feel fuller for longer.
- Chorizo does contain a high level of fat but so little of it is used here. Just enough to add the unique salty flavour to this sweet potato salad.
- Spinach contains cancer fighting nutrients which also help to lower blood pressure and can help to protect against heart disease.
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Chorizo and Sweet Potato Salad Recipe
This recipe is best if served immediately as a warm chorizo and sweet potato salad but it can also be served cold too.
I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂
Chorizo and Sweet Potato Salad Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
For the salad: -
- 800 g Sweet Potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 75 g chorizo sausage sliced
- 25 g sesame seeds
- 180 g baby spinach
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
For the dressing: -
- 2 teaspoon honey
- 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 180C Fan
- Place the cubed sweet potatoes and olive oil in a bowl and mix well until the potatoes are coated in the oil.
- Put the coated potatoes on a roasting tray and roast in the oven for about 25 to 30 minutes until tender.
- Whilst the potatoes are cooking gently heat a small pan until hot then add the chorizo and cook, stirring until the chorizo is crisp but not burnt. Remove it with a slotted spoon and drain on a piece of kitchen paper.
- Place all the dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well.
- When the potatoes are cooked mix them in a large bowl with the cooked chorizo, sesame seeds, baby spinach and dressing.
- Season to taste
Ron
Neil, a fine BBQ side or stand-alone meal indeed. Simplicity rules around this crazy house these days so your Chorizo and Sweet Potato Salad is a welcome dish.
Neil
Thanks Ron. Yes when I read your last post it sounded like you were heading for an exceptionally busy summer. So if this dish helps at all with all the entertaining your doing with the family coming over, I'm glad! Hope you are having an amazing summer so far!
Ben|Havocinthekitchen
When it comes to pasta and potato salads, I think we're on the same page (Most of the times at least). I don't really like heavy, mayo-based dressings, and so do you, I believe. Also, I haven't had sweet potato in a salad for a long time so thanks for this inspiration! Excellent idea for a summer meal 🙂
Neil
Yes we most certainly agree on our dislike of heavy, mayo-based dressings Ben. I (like yourself) like to taste my food!
I hope you are enjoying that excellent sunny weather you mentioned in your blog post. I don't need to tell you to make sure you're eating lots of ice cream to keep cool do I? 😉
Ashika | The Gardening Foodie
This is such a great recipe, Neil. I love how simple it is to make, healthy and super delicious too. Perfect quick lunch idea 🙂
Neil
Thanks Ashika. I should be having this for lunch today. For once the sun is out here in Scotland and its looking rather fabulous! 🙂
David @ Spiced
A good side salad for summer grilling is always welcome in our house! I love the addition of sweet potatoes into a salad form here. What a fun idea! And I can totally see how the flavors go well together. Great (and easy) recipe, Neil!
Neil
Thanks David, hope you had a great 4th July holiday weekend! Yes the flavours of this salad do combine to form something quite delicious! 🙂
Kankana Saxena
Such a perfect light salad. I love sweet potatoes and it goes so well with chorizo. Lovely flavor blend without making it too heavy on the tummy.
Neil
That's a great description Kankana. Thank you.
You are so right in that this salad, whilst filling, isn't too heavy on the stomach!
Laura
I love the idea of this salad, Neil! It has all the flavors I adore so much! I’m crazy for sweet potatoes, and the spice of the chorizo is just wonderful. I like a simple dressing too,, and yours has so much flavor! I’m a fan! This sounds great!
Neil
We can't get enough of sweet potatoes here either Laura. I think its because they've only (like in the last 10 years) become a thing here in the UK. Before that it was white potatoes and nothing else. But yeah spicy chorizo, I'm a big fan of that too! 🙂