SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH ORANGE-MAPLE DRESSING

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Provided by B. Smith

Categories     Salad     Ginger     Side     Steam     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Orange     Raisin     Pecan     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Healthy     Maple Syrup     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Dressing
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salad
6 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup pecans, toasted, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup brown raisins

Steps:

  • For dressing:
  • Whisk all ingredients to blend in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • For salad:
  • Steam sweet potatoes in batches until potatoes are just tender, about 10 minutes per batch. Transfer sweet potatoes to large bowl. Cool to room temperature. Add green onions, parsley, pecans, and all raisins. Pour dressing over; toss gently to blend. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

Sultan Nahid
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Charles Justinah Omolabake
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I've made this salad for several parties and it's always a hit. It's a great way to show off my culinary skills.


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


Seeburnah Lumhish
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I love the unique flavor of this salad. It's a great way to change up my usual salad routine.


Cartoon Music
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This salad is perfect for a summer cookout or picnic.


Kinsley Lanning
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Pablo Medina
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I often make it the night before and then serve it for lunch or dinner the next day.


Graham Jenkins
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I love the pop of color that the dried cranberries add to this salad.


all asone
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This salad is a healthy and refreshing alternative to traditional potato salad.


Alex Chaves
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I'm not a huge fan of sweet potatoes, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is amazing and the sweet potatoes are perfectly roasted.


Odette Lynch
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. I always have a few extra sweet potatoes after Thanksgiving and this is a great way to use them up.


Shan Sheihk
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The orange-maple dressing is the perfect balance to the roasted sweet potatoes.


Hammas Khan
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This recipe is really easy to follow and the salad comes together quickly.


Naresh Pariyar
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the orange-maple dressing.


Yanet Sileshi
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This sweet potato salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The orange-maple dressing is a perfect complement to the sweet potatoes, and the addition of pecans and dried cranberries adds a nice crunch and sweetness.