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Jan 1, 2019 By Stacie Hassing

Warm Chipotle Lime Sweet Potato Salad

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A side dish that will take an ordinary meal to extraordinary.
Warm Chipotle Lime Sweet Potato Salad is Whole30-friendly
and full of flavor.

Overhead photo of Warm Chipotle Lime Sweet Potato Salad in a grey bowl with a spoon in it.

A recipe that was created unintentionally.

This recipe was created when enjoying leftovers for dinner one night. I had reheated some Sweet Potato Hash to serve along with a piece of grilled chicken. On my plate, I doled a spoonful of Primal Kitchen’s Chipotle Lime Mayo to use as dip for the chicken. The ever so flavorful mayo met up with the Sweet Potato Hash on my plate and lo and behold, it was delicious. As a result, this scrumptious, Whole30-friendly Warm Chipotle Lime Sweet Potato Salad was born. It’s a salad with a little kick and perfect to enjoy during the colder months. And to top it off, it can be made all in one skillet!

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A side dish that will take an ordinary meal to extraordinary. Warm Chipotle Lime Sweet Potato Salad is Whole30-friendly and full of flavor. #whole30 @PrimalKitchenCo Click To Tweet

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Primal Kitchen Chipotle Lime Mayo isn’t just any mayo.

You have likely come to the conclusion that we’re pretty big fans of Primal Kitchen products. We love that the ingredients used in all of their products are of highest quality. We especially appreciate that the use of anti-inflammatory avocado oil in the mayo, dressings and vinaigrettes replaces inflammatory oils that are often found in similar products. In addition, we’re also continuously impressed with the people behind this company founded by Mark Sisson of Marks Daily Apple. They’re genuine, their passionate and they truly care.

Product used in this recipe: Chipotle Lime Mayo

No Chipotle Mayo on hand? No problem! I’ve also included a homemade option in the recipe below. 

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 A little about Chipotle Lime Mayo:

  • A spicier version of their classic mayo.
  • Free of sugar, gluten, dairy, soy and canola oil.
  • Made with only clean ingredients including: avocado oil, organic cage-free eggs, organic egg yolks, organic vinegar, sea salt, rosemary extract, chipotle, lime, garlic, chives.
  • Serve it up with fish, steak, eggs, veggies, in lettuce wraps, in tuna or chicken salads, as a sweet potato fry/chip dip and more!

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Without a doubt, you’re going to love the combination of the ingredients in this Warm Chipotle Lime Sweet Potato Salad.

I can’t wait for you to give this recipe a try. It’s great for sprucing up a meal that might otherwise be a little on the “blah” side. For example, I like to keep the rest of the meal pretty simple and make this Warm Chipotle Lime Sweet Potato Salad the highlight. You can serve it along side of baked chicken, grilled steak or pork, broiled salmon and even a fried egg or two. Leftovers can be served warm or cold.

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It’s time to give this Warm Chipotle Lime Sweet Potato recipe a try!

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Warm Chipotle Lime Sweet Potato Salad

Add flavor to your plate with this Warm Chipotle Lime Sweet Potato Salad. It’s a delicious Whole30-friendly side dish and it’s a great salad to enjoy during the colder months.

  • Author: Stacie Hassing
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Cuisine: Whole30, Paleo, Dairy-Free
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★★★★★ 5 from 9 reviews

Ingredients

  • 1½ Tbsp. cooking fat of choice (ghee, avocado oil, olive oil)
  • 2 medium (8 oz. each) sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 1/2 small red onion, sliced
  • 1 small bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups kale or spinach, roughly chopped (heaping cups)
  • 4 slices uncured bacon cooked and chopped
  • 1/3–1/2 cup Primal Kitchen Chipotle Lime Mayo* (see homemade Chipotle Lime Mayo recipe below)
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Add 1 Tbsp. of cooking fat to a large skillet on medium-high heat. Once hot, add cubed sweet potatoes. Dash with a little sea salt and black pepper. Sauté for about 10-12 minutes stirring throughout. Sweet potatoes should be cooked through.
  2. Then add the remaining 1/2 Tbsp. cooking fat, diced pepper, sliced onion, and garlic. Sauté for another 10 minutes.
  3. Then add kale and chopped bacon and sauté for 2-3 minutes longer until kale is slightly wilted.
  4. Transfer to a bowl (or leave in skillet) and gently stir in Primal Kitchen Chipotle Lime Mayo. Serve warm. Leftovers can be served warm or cold for up to 5 days.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley and green onions, if desired.

Notes

Homemade Chipotle Lime Mayo recipe:

  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  •  ⅛ tsp. chipotle powder + more to taste

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (heaping 1/2 cup)
  • Calories: 233
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 140 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 4 g

Comment below and let us know if you give this salad a try!

Hungry for more Chipotle Lime Mayo recipes? Chipotle Lime Mayo is the perfect perfect dip for our Garlic Roasted Root Veggie Fries recipe!

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About Stacie Hassing

Stacie is a Licensed and Registered Dietitian from rural southern Minnesota where she, her husband and daughter reside with their two pups. She’s a co-founder of The Real Food RDs and content creator of simple and wholesome recipes. She loves all kinds of fitness and has a passion to inspire as many as she can live a healthier and happier life both in and out of the kitchen - the driving force behind the co-development of the The Real Food RDs brand.

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  1. Christy L. says

    March 7, 2017 at 6:31 pm

    Oh. My. Goodness. This was amazing. We are currently on Day 27 of the Whole 30 and this made my tastebuds sing. My goal was to make all new recipes our last week, to add some excitement, and I am so glad this was on the list. My husband has already requested that I make it on a regular basis! Thank you for sharing it! It was delicious warm, but I can’t wait to have the leftovers cold tomorrow.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Jessica Beacom says

      March 11, 2017 at 7:58 am

      Thanks, Christy!

      Way to keep your Whole30 fresh that last week (which always feels like an eternity!) So glad you both loved the recipe.

      Reply
  2. Lisette says

    March 22, 2017 at 3:04 pm

    I would love to try this recipe, however I am allergic to eggs so cannot use the mayo in your recipe. I buy a mayo that doesn’t contain eggs. What would you suggest I add to it in order to have a similar taste? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Stacie Hassing says

      March 23, 2017 at 7:09 am

      Hi Lisette! I would suggest adding a little lime juice, garlic powder and some chipotle powder to taste. Such as this one: http://amzn.to/2nraxaX. Hope that helps!

      Reply
      • Lisette says

        March 25, 2017 at 7:22 pm

        Thank you so much for your reply Stacie. I will certainly try that.

        Reply
  3. Jackie says

    April 28, 2017 at 10:01 am

    I made early this today for lunch after searching for recipes for the chipotle lime mayo (I got it in a Whole30 ‘starter kit’ and realized I hadn’t found a great use for it). It is SO GOOD!!! The kick in that mayo with the crunch of bacon and the red onion… oh man, it’s good!

    Reply
    • Jessica Beacom says

      April 28, 2017 at 10:39 am

      Hi Jackie,

      I’m so glad to hear you were able to put that Chipotle Lime mayo to great use! My hubby loves it on lettuce-wrapped burgers, in place of plain mayo in his tuna or egg salads, mixed into the ‘filling’ for deviled eggs and for dipping his sweet potato ‘fries’ into.

      Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  4. Judy says

    June 18, 2017 at 5:01 pm

    I was able to coerce my husband to cook for us tonight and asked he make this. Oh wow! What a wonderful recipe for him to make. Great flavors and he said the longest to cook was the bacon???? I have already written down to add to our “will make again” recipes!
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Jessica Beacom says

      June 25, 2017 at 10:20 am

      That’s awesome, Judy! Not only did you get a winning recipe to add to your collection but you had your own chef to prepare it. #winning

      Reply
  5. Kelly says

    July 3, 2017 at 5:39 pm

    I made this for a 4th of July pot luck. It was a hit and helped me stick to the Whole30 at the bbq. Thanks for a great recipe!

    Reply
    • Jessica Beacom says

      July 18, 2017 at 11:08 am

      Awesome!!

      Reply
  6. Joy Dauble says

    October 8, 2017 at 12:36 pm

    Thank you for this! I’m on Whole30 right now (Round 1, day 8) and I was looking for something I could take to a pot-luck at our church today so I would know I’d have something I could eat, but could still share something with others. It was yummy and several people commented on how they loved it, and I just sent one of them the link to the recipe because she was that interested. I couldn’t find Whole30 compliant bacon in my grocery here, so I used a compliant prosciutto and it was great! Thanks so much! My husband and I both enjoyed it, although my hubby took one look at the jar of mayo and said “we’ve become hipsters!”

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Jessica Beacom says

      October 10, 2017 at 5:08 pm

      Hi Joy,

      I’m so glad you loved this salad and thank you for sharing it with your friends. The prosciutto was a great substitution. And your hubby’s comment about the mayo? PRICELESS! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  7. Sarah says

    January 24, 2019 at 12:04 pm

    This looks super yummy! Can you clarify do you cook the bacon ahead of time or add it to the skillet I cooked! Also do you mix the mayo in with the whole salad or use as a dip on the side. Can’t wait to try!!

    Reply
    • Jessica Beacom says

      January 24, 2019 at 12:33 pm

      Hi Sarah,

      The recipe calls for ‘bacon, cooked and chopped’ so yes, you would pre-cook the bacon before adding it to the skillet with the other ingredients.

      Reply
  8. Mary Greene says

    January 31, 2019 at 8:41 am

    Could I add chicken right to this dish to make it more of a meal than a side dish

    Reply
    • Jessica Beacom says

      January 31, 2019 at 9:02 pm

      Absolutely! Cooked chicken or shrimp are both delicious.

      Reply
  9. Brittany O says

    February 11, 2019 at 1:05 pm

    This is awesome. I’ve made it a bunch of times and my husband and I devour it with grilled chicken for a protein.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  10. Jenna says

    April 6, 2019 at 12:21 pm

    This is so good! I have made it twice this month

    Reply
  11. SCV Dietitian student says

    April 9, 2019 at 5:52 pm

    I’ve made this recipe at least 4 times now and I love it! I made it for my dad who never eats sweet potato and he was surprised at how much he liked it too. Today I’m teaching my daughter to make it so she can add it to her recipe book. It’s a favorite for me and it’s such a nutrition power house meal too! Thank you! Keep em coming!

    Reply
  12. Caitlin Walbrun says

    April 28, 2019 at 8:51 am

    Made this last night for a BBQ. It was a hit. I don’t follow whole 30 or any other special diet, I just thought it sounded good and it was! Will make again!

    Reply
    • Jessica Beacom says

      April 29, 2019 at 1:17 pm

      Awesome – so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  13. LLE says

    May 4, 2019 at 4:08 pm

    Wow! This is so yummy!! This was served at a party my husband and I attended, and he liked it so much that I asked for the recipe. I have made it twice now at home, with the Primal Kitchen mayo (BTW, I found that one jar could make about 2 1/2 to 3 batches of the recipe this size). I am curious to try it with the homemade mayo, but following the original recipe as written, it was AMAZING!! Great warm and cold as well!

    Reply
  14. LLE says

    May 4, 2019 at 4:13 pm

    oops, I forgot to give it my 5 stars!! I am keeping this one to make again. Thanks for the recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Jessica Beacom says

      May 5, 2019 at 1:54 pm

      Thanks for the 5-star rating!! We’re so glad you loved it.

      Reply
  15. Nicole N. says

    October 12, 2019 at 2:22 pm

    Oh my…this was hands down one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  16. Phyllis Reed says

    January 3, 2020 at 2:10 pm

    I sampled your warm potato salad w/chipotle lime dish today at Walton KY Kroger’s. Wonderful!!! I lost the recipe on the way home & found you on google. Are all your recipes gluten free?

    Reply
    • Jessica Beacom says

      January 3, 2020 at 7:55 pm

      Hi Phyllis,

      That’s so great to hear that you sampled this in your local grocery store. I’m glad you enjoyed it. And yes, all of our recipes are gluten-free.

      Reply
  17. Michelle says

    January 9, 2020 at 1:17 pm

    This is absolutely delicious. I followed the recipe almost exactly, but added pumpkin seeds, and used half mayo and half Greek yogurt for the dressing. Thank-you! This one is definitely a keeper!!!

    Reply
    • Stacie Hassing says

      January 10, 2020 at 6:02 am

      Awesome!! Love the addition of greek yogurt. Sounds so good!

      Reply
  18. Keesha says

    January 19, 2020 at 5:27 pm

    This was awesome! Husband and I both enjoyed it very much. We opted to make the mayo and WOW that sauce will be a go-to for us. yum!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  19. Traci says

    April 14, 2020 at 5:08 pm

    Amazing! Everyone loved it. My daughter, who isn’t a huge bacon fan, and hates that I try to put kale in everything, loved it!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  20. Lea says

    April 18, 2020 at 11:12 am

    I didn’t have sweet potatoes, kale or red onion so I used butternut squash, yellow onion and spinach and Chipoltle purée in mayo and it turned out so yummy! Lol I put it over bed of spinach and it was perfect. Very versatile recipe, thank you! Took a pic but don’t see a way to post.

    Reply
    • Jessica Beacom says

      April 18, 2020 at 3:34 pm

      This is so great – thanks for sharing!!

      Reply
  21. Karen says

    April 30, 2020 at 5:18 am

    This is my new favorite salad. I make it at least once per week and use for side with supper or lunch salad. I prefer it warmed, but either way delicious. I can’t find compliant bacon in my town so I use liquid smoke in the dressing.
    MY NEW FAV SALAD!!😊

    Reply
    • Jessica Beacom says

      April 30, 2020 at 2:13 pm

      Thanks for the tip to use liquid smoke in place of the bacon if it’s not available.

      Reply
  22. Megan says

    July 10, 2020 at 6:21 pm

    This is SOO good! We veganized it with veggie bacon and vegan mayo. Definitely going to add this to my meal rotation.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  23. Andrea says

    October 27, 2020 at 7:31 pm

    I have made this two times now and it is a definite keeper. I omit the onion and garlic due to my ibs and it’s still delicious. I add a fried egg on top of mine and have it as a breakfast type meal.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  24. Holly Tulley says

    November 14, 2020 at 3:26 am

    Absolutely delicious! I decided to try it because I needed to use up some sweet potatoes and kale. So glad I did. We loved the flavor combination and will enjoy leftovers for a few days. Will definitely make it again.

    Reply

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