Sweet Potato, Kabocha Squash, and Potato Salad
Your Favorite Salad Bar Staple! The Ultimate Creamy Mashed Vegetable Salad
This is the salad you always find at the salad bar! It’s incredibly soft and melts in your mouth with a subtle sweetness. Made by mashing sweet potatoes, kabocha squash, and potatoes, this is a wholesome and nutty salad enhanced by the delightful crunch of almonds and cranberries. Elevate your dining table with this simple yet elegant salad!
Main Ingredients- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1/3 kabocha squash
- 2 medium potatoes
- 2 Tbsp sliced almonds
- 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts
- 2 Tbsp dried cranberries
Dressing Ingredients- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp plain yogurt
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup (or honey)
Optional Add-ins- Whipped cream, for garnish (optional)
- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp plain yogurt
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup (or honey)
Optional Add-ins- Whipped cream, for garnish (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash the sweet potatoes, kabocha squash, and potatoes. Peel the sweet potatoes and potatoes, then cut them into bite-sized pieces, about 2-3 cm. Remove the seeds from the kabocha squash and cut it into similar-sized pieces. Place the cut sweet potatoes, potatoes, and kabocha squash in a steamer basket in that order. Cover and steam for about 20 minutes until tender. They should be easily pierced with a fork.
Step 2
While the steamed vegetables are still warm, transfer them to a large bowl. Use a fork or a potato masher to mash them until smooth, ensuring there are no large lumps. It’s nice to leave some texture rather than mashing them completely smooth.
Step 3
Add the prepared nuts (sliced almonds, chopped walnuts) and dried cranberries to the mashed vegetables. Then, add the dressing ingredients: mayonnaise, plain yogurt, and corn syrup. Gently fold everything together to combine, being careful not to overmix and crush the vegetables.
Step 4
Transfer the finished salad to a serving dish. If desired, top with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra creamy and decadent finish. Enjoy this delicious Sweet Potato, Kabocha Squash, and Potato Salad!
