Tropical Sweet Potato Salad |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A great choice instead of the traditional potato salad. The spices, pineapple, and toasted pecans provide the perfect complement to the naturally sweet yams. Ingredients:
2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (yams) |
2 tablespoons lemon juice |
1 cup celery, chopped |
1 bunch green onion, sliced |
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained |
1/4 cup pecans, chopped |
1/3 cup light mayonnaise |
1 teaspoon orange rind, grated |
2 tablespoons orange juice |
1 tablespoon honey |
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, cook sweet potatoes for 8-10 minutes in boiling water just until tender. Do not overcook.
2. Drain and toss with lemon juice, and set aside.
3. Add celery, green onions, pineapple chunks, and pecans.
4. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, orange rind, orange juice, ghoney, ginger, and salt.
5. Mix the mayonnaise dressing with sweet potato mixture, tossing gently.
6. Serve immediately, or cover and chill.
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