Southern Sweet Potato Salad Recipe

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Southern Sweet Potato Salad
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Directions:

  1. In a medium saucepan, cook sweet potatoes in boiling salted water just until tender, about 5-8 minutes (do not overcook). Drain; toss with the lemon juice.
  2. In a large bowl, combine, mayonnaise, orange juice, honey, orange peel, ginger, salt and nutmeg. Add the warm potatoes, celery and dates. Toss to coat well. Cover and chill.
  3. Before serving, gently stir in pecans. Spoon salad onto a lettuce-lined platter. Arrange oranges around salad. Yield: 6-8 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 574.88 Kcal (2407 kJ)
Calories from fat 379.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.13g 65%
Cholesterol 15.4mg 5%
Sodium 330.29mg 14%
Potassium 760.24mg 16%
Total Carbs 47.95g 16%
Sugars 20.34g 81%
Dietary Fiber 7.66g 31%
Protein 5.9g 12%
Vitamin C 10.4mg 17%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 50%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 79.9mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 224.16 Kcal (939 kJ)
Calories from fat 147.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.43g 65%
Cholesterol 6mg 5%
Sodium 128.79mg 14%
Potassium 296.43mg 16%
Total Carbs 18.7g 16%
Sugars 7.93g 81%
Dietary Fiber 2.99g 31%
Protein 2.3g 12%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 50%
Iron 0.9mg 12%
Calcium 31.2mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.2
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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