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Southern sweet potato salad

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Ingredients/Components

chopped pecans - 1/2 c
salt - 1/4 tsp
chopped dates - 1/3 c
ginger - 1/2 tsp
lemon juice - 2 Tbsp
honey - 1 Tbsp
grated orange peel - 1 tsp
ground nutmeg - 1/8 tsp
orange juice - 2 Tbsp
lettuce leaves - 1 item
mayonnaise - 1 c
can mandarin oranges, drained - 1 item
sliced celery - 1 c
sweet potatoes - 2 lb

How to make southern sweet potato salad:

In a medium saucepan, cook sweet potatoes until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Do not overcook; drain. Toss with the lemon juice. 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. Before serving, gently stir in the pecans. Spoon salad onto a lettuce-lined platter. Arrange orange slices around salad.

Recipe categories: Salads, Potato, Yam/sweet potato.

Rating:

3.8

Average rating: 3.8, total votes: 4

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