SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO SALAD

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Submitted by request. This is a new twist to that same old potato salad. Prep time includes time to boil potatoes. Cook time is actually chill time for finished dish.

Provided by TGirl

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled,cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup celery, sliced
1/3 cup dates, chopped
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
lettuce leaf

Steps:

  • Cook sweet potatoes in boiling salted water until tender, about 5-8 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes and toss with lemon juice.
  • In large bowl, combine mayonnaise, orange juice, honey, orange zest, ginger, salt, and nutmeg.
  • Add potatoes, celery, and dates, tossing to coat.
  • Cover and chill.
  • Before serving, gently stir in pecans.
  • Spoon salad onto lettuce-lined platter.
  • Arrange mandarin orange segments around salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 473.6, Carbohydrate 58.6, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 23.6, Protein 4.4

Sayed Islam
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


yodahe yod
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit.


Alexendra Vanscoyk
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic.


Shair Bloch
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I'm not a vegan, but I love this vegan sweet potato salad.


mmm Jjj
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This salad is a healthy and delicious side dish for any occasion.


Mort Jett
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I've never been a big fan of sweet potato salad, but this recipe changed my mind.


Debbie Clarke
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time. It actually tastes better the next day.


Alight Motion xml
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The dressing for this salad is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Girjesh Thakur
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I love how versatile this salad is. I've added different fruits and nuts to it depending on what I have on hand.


Barbara Williams
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Charles Ledesma
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Salma Khanom
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This is the best sweet potato salad I've ever had! The flavors are perfect and the texture is so creamy.


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