Forktionary

Warm Sweet Potato Salad With Chorizo Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful Mexican-inspired sweet potato salad from Pati Jinich's PBS series, Pati's Mexican Table. This recipe features tender roasted sweet potatoes tossed in a zesty orange juice dressing, then topped with crispy chorizo, fresh jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro. A perfect side dish or light meal, ready in under an hour!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 677.9 kcal
Protein 39g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Warm Sweet Potato Salad With Chorizo 11

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Warm Sweet Potato Salad With Chorizo

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Warm Sweet Potato Salad With Chorizo? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Warm Sweet Potato Salad With Chorizo

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and cube 2 lbs sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the sweet potatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until almost tender but not falling apart.
  4. Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup orange juice, ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  6. Pour the dressing over the sweet potatoes and toss to coat evenly.
  7. Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
  8. Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized.
  9. While the sweet potatoes roast, cook 8 oz chorizo in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Cook for 5-6 minutes, until browned and crispy.
  10. Remove chorizo from skillet with a slotted spoon; set aside.
  11. Once the sweet potatoes are roasted, add the cooked chorizo to the bowl.
  12. Add ½ cup chopped red onion, ¼ cup chopped jalapeño, and ½ cup chopped cilantro. Gently toss to combine.
  13. Serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

55 g

Sugar

82g

Fat

48g

Carbs

26g

Recipe Categories (Choose a category and find related recipes!)

Salads Lunch Main Dish / Dinner Sweets & Sides Side Dishes The Americas Mexican Healthy Gluten Free Fall Recipes Game Day Recipes

Recipe Tags (Choose a tag and find related recipes!)

Weeknight 60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion Yams Sweet Potatoes North American Salads Side Dishes Fruit Pork Potatoes Vegetables American Mexican Easy Diabetic Dinner Party Holiday Event Dietary Low Cholesterol Healthy 2 Low In Something Citrus Oranges Meat Pork Sausage