This Vegan Sweet Potato Salad takes only 20 minutes to make. Made with a vegan honey mustard dressing, it has the perfect balance of flavors.
This Vegan Sweet Potato Salad was inspired by a sweet potato salad that I used to get many years ago from a deli in a local natural health food store.
The potato salad left an impression on me so I had to recreate it. This recipe is made with vegan honey mustard dressing, sweet potato, red onion, and parsley. Simple, right!
This vegan potato salad is perfect for a picnic or BBQ because you can serve it at room temperature. It has the perfect balance of flavors.
Another easy sweet potato salad recipe is my Roasted Sweet Potato and Apple Salad. It has a balance of flavors which includes Rosemary Walnuts.
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🧾 Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Mustard: I used Dijon mustard because I love the taste. You could also use yellow mustard or spicy brown mustard.
- Agave syrup: Adds sweetness. You could also use maple syrup, but I like the agave syrup because it isn't as strong of a flavor. I tried it with both and found the maple syrup to take over the other flavors.
- Apple cider vinegar: Adds a tangy flavor and balances the sweetness of the sweet potatoes. You could also use rice vinegar or red wine vinegar. You could even try using lemon juice, although I haven't tried it so I cannot speak to the taste.
- Vegan mayo: Adds creaminess and a rich tangy flavor. You could also use olive oil or vegetable oil, which is what I used when I originally posted this recipe.
- Sweet potatoes: I love the balance of flavors with the sweet potato, but you could use red potatoes, white potatoes, or butternut squash.
- Red onion: Adds a strong spicy pungent flavor. You could also use green onion.
- Parsley: Adds a fresh peppery flavor. You could also use fresh cilantro, fresh chives or other fresh herbs.
- Salt and pepper: Enhances flavors and adds flavor.
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🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Mix Dijon mustard, agave syrup, apple cider vinegar, and vegan mayonnaise in a small bowl.
Step 2: Peel and chop several medium sweet potatoes into bite sized chunks (mine were about 1"). Place them in a medium saucepan with cold water.
Sprinkle a pinch of salt on top. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium so the water is simmering.
Cook until fork tender, about 12-15 minutes. Drain and let cool.
Step 3: Chop red onion and parsley.
Step 4: In a large bowl add cooked sweet potato, vegan honey mustard dressing, chopped red onion, and parsley.
Toss to combine. Let sit in the fridge so the flavors soak into the sweet potatoes.
🥡 Storage
This vegan honey mustard potato salad will last 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Can I Make It Ahead of Time?
Yes! In fact the potatoes will soak up the flavors of the dressing the longer it sits.
🍽 Serving
This recipe goes with so many things!
📖 Variations / Additions
You could add a bunch of ingredients to make this recipe a complete meal.
- Roast the sweet potatoes
- Black beans or lentils
- Kale, spinach or arugula
- Dried cranberries
- Sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
- Red bell peppers
- Celery
💭 Tips
- Salt the boiling water with the potatoes. The salt will add flavor and soak into the sweet potatoes.
- The longer the potato salad sits, the more the dressing soaks into the potatoes. I suggest letting it sit overnight.
🥔 Other Vegan Potato Salad Recipes
🎥 Video
I originally posted this recipe September 1, 2016. I added new photos, text and a video when I republished it.
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📋 Recipe
Vegan Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegan mayo or olive oil
- 3 cups peeled and chopped sweet potatoes (about 1 lb.)
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix Dijon mustard, agave syrup, apple cider vinegar, and vegan mayo.
- Add peeled and chopped sweet potatoes to a deep pot. Add enough water to cover potatoes. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl add sweet potatoes to vegan honey mustard dressing. Add chopped red onion, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
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Natalie says
I brought this to a BBQ this weekend. Everyone loved it! Thanks for the recipe!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Natalie!
ruthieridley says
WOW, I would have never thought to make this combo! Delish! xo
Chels (@InspoIndulgence) says
Looks AMAZING!
Ashleigh says
This recipe looks wonderful and so delicious! I would love to make this dish soon! Thank you for sharing!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Ashleigh!
xoxobellablog says
Yams are my fav!!! I gotta try this recipe it looks so good!
workingmommagic says
I have seen a few sweet potato salad recipes but nothing like this! I will have to try this!
Amanda | Maple Alps says
I love sweet potatoes! Thanks for sharing this -I may have to try the recipe this weekend!
Willow Moon says
Let me know what you think!
Madeline says
Never heard of a aweet potato salad! Sounds really good though : )
Willow Moon says
It is really good and worth giving a try!
Logan Can says
This looks delicious! I LOVE sweet potatoes!
Willow Moon says
Me too, I always have some in my pantry!