Ensalada de Camote

Name: Ensalada de Camote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, cubed; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup Peruvian giant corn, thawed; 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 3 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tbsp aji amarillo paste; 1/2 tsp fine salt

A vibrant Peruvian sweet potato salad featuring giant corn, red onion, and fresh cilantro tossed in a citrusy aji amarillo dressing.

40 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

PeruvianSaladOvenVegetarianVeganHigh FiberHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-Sodium

Ingredients

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, cubed
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup Peruvian giant corn, thawed
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp aji amarillo paste
1/2 tsp fine salt

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

Toss 2 lbs peeled, cubed sweet potatoes with half of the 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and half of the 1/2 tsp fine salt on the baking sheet.
3

Roast for 25 minutes until tender and lightly browned, then cool to room temperature.
4

Whisk remaining 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, remaining 1/2 tsp fine salt, 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1 tbsp aji amarillo paste together in a large salad bowl.
5

Add cooled roasted 2 lbs peeled, cubed sweet potatoes, 1 cup thawed Peruvian giant corn, 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl and toss gently to combine.

Questions

How long does Ensalada de Camote keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Ensalada de Camote?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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