Martha Stewart's Raw Sweet Potato, Celery & Apple Salad Recipe on Food52 (2024)

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by: Genius Recipes

March8,2016

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9 Ratings

  • Prep time 10 minutes
  • Serves 4

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Author Notes

Yes, this salad has raw sweet potato in it—but before you wrinkle your nose, remember: We felt this way about kale salads not long ago. Raw sweet potatoes are crunchy and flavorful, and far from sticky-sweet, the way they can be when they're cooked. Raw sweet potato is pretty common in the raw food community, a natural place for novel ideas like this to catch on (they predicted one-ingredient banana ice cream, too). On blogs and in cookbooks, the crunchy orange starch takes the form of spiralized salads, soups, juices, and raw sweet potato pies. Adapted slightly from Whole Living (January/February 2012). Note: Although raw sweet potatoes can be eaten in a variety of ways safely, please don't get so excited about this salad that you make raw sweet potatoes a staple of your diet. In extreme cases, in the absence of other proteins, a diet based on raw sweet potatoes can be dangerous. Here's further reading. —Genius Recipes

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What You'll Need

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoonslemon juice
  • 1 tablespoonfreshly grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 small sweet potato, peeled and finely julienned into matchstick (about 2 cups)
  • 1 tart apple like Granny Smith, cored and finely julienned into matchsticks
  • 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 3 radishes, finely julienned
  • 3 tablespoonstoasted sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cuppacked fresh cilantro leaves
Directions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, ginger, and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. In another bowl, combine sweet potato, apple, celery, scallions, radishes, sesame seeds, and cilantro.
  3. Drizzle dressing over salad, toss, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Tags:

  • Salad
  • American
  • Celery
  • Cilantro
  • Vegetable
  • Radish
  • Green Onion/Scallion
  • Apple
  • Lemon Juice
  • Sesame
  • Sweet Potato/Yam
  • Winter

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12 Reviews

FarmGirl January 16, 2023

This is a fantastic recipe! I have made it many times and it always gets rave reviews. It’s unique…and a great side dish. Yes…it does take a bit of effort to cut everything appropriately….but well worth it!

Lisa L. April 29, 2019

This will become a regular in my repertoire. Crunchy, spicy from the ginger, tart from the apple, with a seedy addition. It's lovely and stays good for days in the fridge.

Candace April 13, 2019

Made this for a party last night and it was a huge hit. No one knew the orange stuff was sweet potatoes and they loved it, as did I. Don't know what the fuss is about raw sweet potatoes - fresh ones are very firm and indeed sweet, even raw. Used a OXO julienne peeler for the sweet potatoes and a very thin/sharp knife for the rest. Used a drop of sesame oil in place of the seeds and added 1/4 tsp of maple syrup for a touch more sweetness - limes work as well as lemons. I will make this often - a very elegant and refreshing salad.

Emily April 7, 2019

I might try this On a busy night with a package of broccoli carrot slaw, maybe with cabbage. Love the celery, apples and dressing. Sunflower seeds would be nice —good idea!

piggledy March 24, 2018

I don’t know what to think about uncooked sweet potato, think there has been a grave error perpetrated upon the public - my palate is convinced, cooked sweet potatoes, yams, and yellow squash must be toxic! However, I can vouch for uncooked yellow squash, it is lovely in a salad, and lends a bit of color, as well. So, for those who are reluctant to eat uncooked sweet potato, perhaps squash would be a good substitute.

clayshapes April 23, 2016

The picture looks great...and I tried it...but raw sweet potato just tastes...raw! Didn't care for this as is - but will try again and substitute julienned carrots. Dressing is yummy.

ingridb March 29, 2016

This recipe is as great as it says it is! However it is quite difficult to julienne sweet potatoes on a standard mandolin (ie those cheap plastic ones) so it did take a really long time. Any tips on how to make that easier would be appreciated.

Candace April 13, 2019

OXO makes a julienne peeler which I used for the sweet potatoes. Makes it all much easier. I use a very thin, sharp knife for the other vegetables.

hardlikearmour March 16, 2016

I made this last night, but substituted sunflower seeds for the sesame seeds, and it was delicious -- Thumbs way up!

Walter B. March 14, 2016

Yes, bless you for speaking truth to kale, may its reign be subject to regulation. But, um, without the julienne finger attachment for my hand, I'm fearing about forty minutes of prep here.

cookinalong March 14, 2016

Halleluia! Does this mean our long national kale nightmare is over!? I'll try this, if only as a strike against the kale propaganda machine!

Idalu March 13, 2016

Raw sweet potatoes, hum... Thanks but no thanks.

Martha Stewart's Raw Sweet Potato, Celery & Apple Salad Recipe on Food52 (2024)

FAQs

How to make potato salad Martha Stewart? ›

Directions
  1. Put potatoes in a large pot of salted water; bring to a boil. Cook until just tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain; let cool.
  2. Stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, and dill; season with salt and pepper. Peel potatoes; cut into 1-inch chunks. Fold into mayonnaise mixture.
Feb 25, 2021

How does Bobby Flay make potato salad? ›

Bobby Flay's Mustard and Scallion Potato Salad

In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustards, vinegar, salt and pepper, olive oil, honey, lime juice, jalapeño, and scallions. Add the warm, sliced potatoes to the bowl and fold until well combined.

How do you roast sweet potatoes Martha Stewart? ›

Directions. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmedbaking sheet, toss sweetpotatoes extra-virginolive oil and Old Bayseasoning. Bake until potatoesare deep golden brown on all sides,about 30 minutes, flipping halfwaythrough.

What are the ingredients for a good potato salad? ›

Combine the potatoes, eggs, celery, onion, relish, mayonnaise, mustard, garlic salt, celery salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix together well and refrigerate until chilled. Enjoy!

How do you keep potatoes from turning black when making potato salad? ›

The easiest (and most common) method for protecting your precious potatoes from browning is to use cold water. When sliced potatoes are placed in water, the oxidation process slows way down.

Why does my potato salad get soggy? ›

Potatoes can retain moisture. To prevent this, drain the potatoes very well in a colander or pot. Allow all the steam to escape the potatoes before mixing them with the dressing and other ingredients. Steaming the potatoes instead of boiling them is a good way to ensure that excess moisture isn't trapped inside.

Why don't you peel potatoes for potato salad? ›

Prepping and cooking potatoes. To peel or not to peel? If you'd like to add a little extra color and texture to your salad, leave the skins on. Just be sure to scrub them thoroughly with a vegetable brush before you cook them.

What goes bad in potato salad first? ›

But the truth is, mayonnaise isn't your main concern when it comes to spoilage. The actual culprit is the potatoes. Yes, it's true! The humble, reliable potato is a hotbed for bacterial growth if improperly stored after cooking.

What is in Walmart potato salad? ›

POTATOES, MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, EGG YOLKS, VINEGAR, SALT), MUSTARD (WATER, VINEGAR, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, TURMERIC, PAPRIKA, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES, ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR], XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR), DILL PICKLE CUBES (CUCUMBER VINEGAR, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, NATURAL ...

Why is my potato salad hard? ›

If you overcook them, the result is a mushy, grainy mess. And if you undercook them, you end up with crunchy (not in a good way) potatoes. It's a delicate balance to achieve soft, tender potatoes for that just-right potato salad texture.

How does Ina Garten bake sweet potatoes? ›

directions
  1. Preheat oven to 425*F.
  2. Cut sweet potatoes in wedges or like french fries.
  3. Place wedges on large baking pan or cookie sheet. ...
  4. Now sprinkle over brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. ...
  5. Spread out in a single layer. ...
  6. Place back in oven and bake another 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.

How do you make Patti Labelle sweet potatoes? ›

Boil the sweet potatoes in a large stockpot until soft, about 25 minutes; drain. When cool enough to handle, peel the potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl. While the potatoes are still warm, add the butter, cream, agave, cinnamon and salt, and mash until smooth. Sprinkle with the orange zest.

What does baking soda do to sweet potatoes? ›

Baking Soda – boiling the potatoes in baking soda draws out the starch and allows the outside to get brown and crispy. Sweet Potatoes – yams work fine too. Extra Virgin Olive Oil – gets infused with rosemary and garlic and is the key to getting that crispy exterior.

Should potatoes be cool before adding mayonnaise? ›

Potato salad can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Some people say potato salad tastes better the next day. Even if you're not in that camp, you need to allow about 1 hour for the potatoes to cool before adding the mayonnaise.

Should you add salt to water when boiling potatoes for potato salad? ›

Dense potatoes don't absorb seasonings easily, so you'll need to salt the water liberally so that the water the potatoes do drink up also carries in seasoning. And because potatoes are so timid in flavor, they need that salt to bring them out of their shells. Pour some salt in, then keep going.

Why does my potato salad get watery overnight? ›

Potatoes can retain moisture. To prevent this, drain the potatoes very well in a colander or pot. Allow all the steam to escape the potatoes before mixing them with the dressing and other ingredients.

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