MOROCCAN SWEET POTATO AND RAISIN SALAD

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This sweet Moroccan salad is prepared by simmering diced sweet potatoes or yams with cinnamon, turmeric, saffron, raisins and honey. It is an easy dish with an exotic taste.

Provided by Eileen Stanbery

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅓ cup raisins
1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups water
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric
3 saffron threads, crumbled, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place raisins into a bowl, cover with boiling water, and let stand to plump.
  • Place sweet potatoes into a saucepan, cover with 2 cups water, and bring to a boil. Add honey, butter, salt, cinnamon, black pepper, turmeric, and saffron to potatoes; reduce heat to low. Simmer until potatoes are tender but not mushy, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain raisins and stir into sweet potato mixture.
  • Continue to simmer until mixture has thickened, about 10 more minutes. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41.4 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 399.4 mg, Sugar 20.5 g

Sameer Islam
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This salad is a waste of time and ingredients. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.


lucas ware
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my salad didn't turn out as good as the picture. It was still edible, but not very impressive.


Arshad Jani
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The sweet potatoes in this salad were a bit too firm for my liking.


Arcoiris Urbano
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This recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to give it more flavor.


Zoe Brinkkemper
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I'm not a big fan of raisins, so I used dried cranberries instead. It was still delicious!


rena farouk
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for potlucks and picnics.


Syed Waqas
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I love the crunch of the walnuts in this salad. It adds a nice texture.


Annalie Drury
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Marcus Phillips
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I had never tried sweet potatoes in a salad before, but this recipe changed my mind. It's a great balance of sweet and savory.


Souichi
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times, and it always turns out great.


Md Imu
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I wasn't sure how I would like this salad, but I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors were amazing.


Somia Yaqoob
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so versatile, I can add or take away ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


Najmus Shakib
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This salad was so easy to make, and it was a hit at my last party. I will definitely be making it again.


Dianna Cupido
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My family loved this recipe! It was a great way to use up some leftover sweet potatoes.