Caribbean Sweet Potato Salad

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Sweet potatoes: 500 grams (approximately 2 large sweet potatoes)
2. Red onions: 150 grams (1 medium onion)
3. Fresh lime juice: 3 tablespoons
4. Fresh cilantro: 50 grams (chopped)
5. Red bell peppers: 100 grams (1 small pepper, chopped)
6. Jalapeño peppers: 2 (seeded and chopped for mild heat)
7. Salt: 1 teaspoon
8. Black pepper: ½ teaspoon
9. Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tablespoons

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Cooking: 40 minutes (for boiling sweet potatoes)
• Total: 60 minutes

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Peel and cut sweet potatoes into small cubes.
2. Boil sweet potatoes in salted water for 30-40 minutes or until tender.
3. Meanwhile, dice the red onions and prepare the other ingredients like cilantro, red bell peppers, and jalapeño peppers.
4. When the sweet potatoes are cooked, let them cool and then cut into smaller pieces if necessary.
5. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients (except for the olive oil) and mix well.
6. Drizzle the olive oil over the salad and toss gently to combine all flavors.
7. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutritional Information: (Please note that these values may vary depending on the exact ingredients used.)

• Calories: Approx. 250 per serving (assuming 8 servings)
• Fat: 8 grams
• Carbohydrates: 40 grams
• Protein: 3 grams
• Fiber: 5 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• The dish has a sweet and spicy balance, with a touch of lime juice brightening up the flavors.
• The use of fresh herbs like cila ntro adds a fresh and tropical touch to the traditional sweet potato salad.
• It's a great side dish for barbecues or as a light meal on its own.

User Comments:

1. "The combination of flavors was amazing! The jalapeño and lime juice gave it a great kick."
2. "I loved the use of fresh cila ntro, it really made the dish stand out."
3. "This is a great dish to serve at a party, everyone loved it!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to choose fresh sweet potatoes for best results.
• Adjust the heat by adding or removing jalapeño peppers as per your preference.
• This salad is best served chilled, so plan accordingly if you're serving it as a side dish for a hot meal.