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Southern sweet potato salad

Southern sweet potato salad
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Ingredients/Components

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

How to make southern sweet potato salad:

In a medium saucepan, cook sweet potatoes in boiling salted water just until tender, about 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 oranges around salad. Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

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

Rating:
Southern sweet potato salad
4
Average rating: 4 of 5, total votes: 3
Cook. Time: PT1H15M
Total Time: PT1H15M


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