How do you cut the sweetness in potato salad?

Apple cider vinegar would be my first choice to offset overly sweet but any available light-colored vinegar would do by adding a tablespoon at a time until comfort level taste is achieved.

How to roast a sweet potato Serious Eats?

Spread sweet potatoes on 2 rimmed baking sheets and roast until bottom side is browned, about 30 minutes. Carefully flip potatoes with thin offset spatula and roast until second side is browned and potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes longer. Transfer to a large bowl.

What do you add to cut sweetness?

How to Make Food Less Sweet. Add an acid or seasonings such as vinegar or citrus juice; chopped fresh herbs; a dash of cayenne pepper; or, for sweet dishes, a bit of liqueur or espresso powder .

What makes a sweet potato sweeter?

Sweet potatoes are between 1 and 2.5 per cent sugar when raw, but they get sweeter as they cook thanks to the work of amylase enzymes that break down starch into simple sugars . These enzymes are most active at 75°C (167°F).

Does roasting sweet potatoes make them sweeter?

The longer and slower you cook a sweet potato, the more maltose is formed and the sweeter it will taste . So if you want a much less sweet potato try steaming it, or cut it into small pieces and roast on a higher heat.

Why don t sweet potatoes get crispy?

The secret to crispy (instead of soggy) sweet potato fries is to spread them out in an even layer with enough room so that they don't touch . This is especially important if you're making a big batch of fries. Instead of just piling more onto one baking pan, spread them out over two baking pans or cook them in batches.

Why are sweet potatoes so hard to get crispy?

Sweet potatoes have a higher sugar/starch content than regular potatoes , which causes the outside of the potato to brown or burn much more quickly, preventing the French fry from obtaining as crispy of a shell.

How do you fix potato salad that is too vinegary?

As Wiggly Wisdom shares, a vinegary potato salad can easily be salvaged with a bit of lemon zest . Just take a fine grater or zester to the rind, measure out about a half teaspoon of zest per two cups of potato salad, and mix it in. Orange and lime also work if you don't have any lemon on hand.

How do you cut the sweetness in salad dressing?

All you need to do is add more oil and vinegar, in about 2:1 proportions . Then taste it and adjust the seasoning. Don't add more sugar, unless you think it's necessary, after tasting the dressing.

What to do if you put too much sugar in a recipe?

Continue adding an acidic ingredient already in the recipe to taste . For example, if the recipe calls for lemon or lime juice, try doubling the citrus to keep the sugar content from overwhelming the taste of the food.

Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe

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This Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Quinoa Salad is a healthy and filling quinoa salad with cumin-roasted sweet potatoes and quick oil and lime vinaigrette. Perfect as a side dish or a healthy lunch!

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Why You'll Love This Salad
Ingredients:
How to make roasted sweet potato quinoa salad?
How to roast sweet potatoes for this salad?
The dressing:
Helpful Tips!
More salad recipes:
Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Quinoa Salad recipe

Why You'll Love This Salad

I am currently obsessed with quinoa salads. I have a batch of cooked quinoa in my fridge at all times and use it in meatless tacos, enchiladas, and salads. It's a healthy protein source and combined with beans and vegetables makes for a delicious and filling dish.

This Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Quinoa Salad is a family favorite right now! It's simple to make and I can store it in individual containers for a healthy lunch throughout the week or as a side dish to grilled chicken. It's wonderful in lettuce cups or tossed with chopped kale too!

Ingredients:

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sweet potatoes - The star of this recipe! I cut the potatoes into chunks, toss them with oil and spices, and roast them.
quinoa - You can use my recipe for cooking quinoa in the Instant Pot (it takes only 1 minute of cooking time!!) or make it on the stove.
black beans - You will need one can or 1 and ½ cups of home-cooked beans.
whole kernel corn - You will need one can. Drain the water and rinse the corn before adding to the salad. Fresh is great too and can be roasted along with the potatoes! I do not like frozen and thawed-out corn in this salad
onion - I prefer red onion for salads. You can use sweet or yellow, whatever you prefer.
olive oil - It's a base for the dressing. Use avocado oil, if you prefer.
lime juice - Freshly squeezed juice is best here.
spices - cumin, paprika, salt, pepper
garlic - I prefer fresh, minced garlic. Use garlic powder if you are in a pinch.
Tajin seasoning - This ingredient is not necessary but definitely recommended. It is made with ground dried chile peppers, dehydrated lime, and sea salt.

How to make roasted sweet potato quinoa salad?

This healthy and filling salad is very easy to make. It's perfect for meal prep lunch or dinners, when you want something filling but healthy. Here is how to make it:

Start with roasting sweet potatoes seasoned with salt, pepper, and cumin. They will have a delicious Mexican flair!
Add one can of rinsed and drained black beans, one can of drained whole kernel corn, chopped red onion, and 2 cups of cooked quinoa.
The dressing is as simple as the salad! Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, garlic, cumin, paprika, and Tajin seasoning. Pour over salad and toss together.

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How to roast sweet potatoes for this salad?

Roasting sweet potatoes for a salad or as a simple side dish to your meal prep dishes is very easy. Simply peel potatoes and cut them into cubes, no bigger than ½". Place on parchment paper lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and ground cumin. Roast at 400 degrees F for 20 to 23 minutes. Use right away or cool and add to your salad. You can also store them in a container with a lid in the fridge for up to 4 days.

The dressing:

I have plenty of salad recipes with creamy dressings, either mayo-based or healthier with sour cream. For this sweet potato salad, I decided to use a simple olive oil vinaigrette that perfectly complements the potatoes, beans, and quinoa. Mix 4 to 5 tablespoons of olive oil with lime juice, salt, cumin, paprika, minced garlic, and tajin seasoning. The last one is optional but I love it in this dressing and even add a little more sprinkled over each serving.

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Helpful Tips!

I love this salad with slightly warm quinoa and warm roasted potatoes but it is absolutely delicious chilled in the fridge and can be divided into serving containers.
If using fresh corn, add it to roasting potatoes. It will give it an even more delicious flavor.
If you don't like raw red onion, skip it. Use a sweet one, if you prefer.
To make the salad ahead, you can keep the dressing separate in a bottle and toss it with all the ingredients before serving.

More salad recipes:

Black Bean Taco Salad Recipe
Chickpea Quinoa Salad
Fresh Corn Salad
Easy Broccoli Salad

If you like this recipe and make it, let me know in the comments below! Don't forget to rate it if you enjoyed it!