Basket Case Deli's Sweet Potato Sald Recipe

Craving a taste of St. Louis? This sweet potato salad recipe is a legendary Basket Case Deli favorite! Sweet, savory, and perfectly creamy, this recipe is easy to make and sure to impress. Get ready for the most delicious sweet potato salad you've ever tasted!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 223.6 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Basket Case Deli's Sweet Potato Sald

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 6 cups water

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How to Make Basket Case Deli's Sweet Potato Sald

  1. Peel and dice 2 pounds of sweet potatoes into ½-inch cubes.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water (about 6 cups, with 1 tablespoon salt) to a boil.
  3. Add the diced sweet potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 10-12 minutes.
  4. Drain the sweet potatoes and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
  5. While the sweet potatoes cool, finely chop ½ cup of red onion and 1 cup of celery.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the cooled sweet potatoes, red onion, and celery.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  8. Pour the dressing over the sweet potato mixture and gently stir to combine.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
  10. Just before serving, stir in ½ cup chopped pecans.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

7g

Carbs

9g