Southwest Sweet Potato Salad

Prep Time: 8am
Cook time: 7am
Serves: infinity
== Description ==
I could eat sweet potatoes every day, easily. Here’s another recipe, great for spring and summe, perfect for picnics as there’s no pesky mayo to worry about, and sure to be a healthy hit. This recipe for Southwest Sweet Potato Salad is simply amazing!
== Ingredients ==
* ¼ cup red wine vinegar
* 5 garlic cloves, 2 minced and 3 peeled but whole
* 2 teaspoons cumin
* ½ teaspoon of a smoked paprika
* dash chili powder
* 1 teaspoon salt
* ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
* 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1½ to 2 inch chunks
* 2 poblano peppers, seeded, roasted, skinned + diced*
* 2 cups of corn
* 2 red bell peppers, diced
* 3 scallions, chopped
* ½ cup of cilantro
== Directions ==
# Whisk together vinegar, seasonings and the two minced garlic cloves. Slowly whisk in olive oil; set aside. Boil sweet potatoes and remaining three whole garlic cloves in salted water just until fork tender - approximately 20 minutes. Drain and let cool, discarding garlic cloves.
# In a large serving bowl, stir together vinaigrette, poblano peppers, corn, bell peppers, scallions and cilantro. Add sweet potatoes and toss together. Add additional salt and coarse black pepper to taste.
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