Caramelized Onion Sweet Potato Salad Recipes

SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Scrub and dry the sweet potatoes, then prick several times with a fork and place onto a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until the sweet potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 20 to 30 minutes more.
• Split open the baked sweet potatoes and top with the onion mixture, salt, pepper, and a dollop of sour cream.

CARMELIZED ONION AND PEPPER POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Boil unpeeled potatoes and whole garlic cloves until potatoes are tender.
• 2. Drain and run cold water over potatoes and garlic to cool. Drain potatoes and set garlic aside.
• 3. Peel and chop potatoes into half-inch chunks. Season with salt, pepper, and seasoned garlic powder.
• 4. Spray non-stick pan and add a tablespoon of oil. Saute onions and peppers on low with a tablespoon of water, cover. Check and stir every few minutes. When softened, turn to high and caramelize (brown) the onions and peppers. Turn heat down to medium if needed.
• 5. Add softened cooked garlic cloves by squeezing over onions and peppers. Smash and mix in.
• 6. Turn off heat and add sour cream and mayo to onions and peppers.
• 7. Mix all together and add to potatoes.
• 8. Turn into a large bowl and cover with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 or more hours. Tastes good warm too.

CARAMELIZED ONION POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onions until softened, 2-4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, place potatoes, salt and water to cover in a 6-qt. stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain; place in a large bowl. Add caramelized onions. Cool slightly., Mix dressing ingredients; stir gently into potato mixture. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 8 hours.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND BACON POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and cool. Cut potatoes in half.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions until softened and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Add tarragon; pour in white wine to deglaze pan. Simmer until wine evaporates, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
• Mix potatoes, onion, and bacon together in a large bowl. Fold tzatziki sauce, chives, salt, and black pepper into potato mixture.

WARM CARAMELIZED ONION AND SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Cook onions slowly until golden brown, about 20 minutes, stirring as needed.
• Add mustard and vinegar and cook another 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add honey, orange zest and thyme, stir to combine.
• Remove from heat.
• Preheat grill pan, grill or skillet.
• Brush the potato slices on both sides with the vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Grill the potatoes on each side for 4 to 10 minutes or until cooked through and no longer crunchy (time depends on cooking method).
• Place potatoes in a bowl and fold in the caramelized onion mixture.
• Serve immediately.

SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONION

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400º.
• Heat olive oil in frying pan at medium heat and add onion. Sauté until rings separate. Reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking uncovered, until onions are soft and caramelized at least 30 minutes or more, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, prick whole potatoes with skins on and bake in roasting pan for 40 minutes or until soft. When cool enough to handle peel skins from potatoes and set aside.
• When onions are soft add thyme, salt and pepper to taste and mix well. At this point you can either place the onions in a food processor and pulse until they are slightly chunky or chop with a sharp knife.
• Heat a medium sized pot and add butter. Add the sweet potatoes and mash with a fork or potato masher. Add the sour cream or milk a little at a time then add the onion mixture. Blend with a wooden spoon until fully incorporated and adjust S & P to taste.