TROPICAL SWEET POTATO SALAD

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A great choice instead of the traditional potato salad. The spices, pineapple, and toasted pecans provide the perfect complement to the naturally sweet yams.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 28m

Yield 8 dishes, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (yams)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup celery, chopped
1 bunch green onion, sliced
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon orange rind, grated
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook sweet potatoes for 8-10 minutes in boiling water just until tender. Do not overcook.
  • Drain and toss with lemon juice, and set aside.
  • Add celery, green onions, pineapple chunks, and pecans.
  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, orange rind, orange juice, ghoney, ginger, and salt.
  • Mix the mayonnaise dressing with sweet potato mixture, tossing gently.
  • Serve immediately, or cover and chill.

Yasin Rakib
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This salad is a healthy and delicious side dish that everyone will love.


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


Dr.Arman's Deantal Care & Cure
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The dressing for this salad is so creamy and tangy.


Shimul akther
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I love the combination of sweet potatoes and pineapple in this salad.


Sharjeel ahmed Sharjeel ahead
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This salad is the perfect side dish for any meal.


Sajjat Islam
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This salad is a hit at every potluck I bring it to.


Zeba Mudassar
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I'm not a fan of sweet potatoes, but I really enjoyed this salad.


Nizzy diva
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


Miki Go
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I love this salad! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


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


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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish to bring to a potluck or barbecue.


Tito Wilkins
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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 for any meal.


md ratul sheikh
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I'm not a huge fan of sweet potatoes, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is so good that it makes the sweet potatoes taste amazing.


Tjiunatjo Maendo
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This salad is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The roasted sweet potatoes are caramelized and slightly crunchy, and the dressing is creamy and tangy.


Kaleem Ullah
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt to the dressing.


mina nabil
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use up leftover sweet potatoes in this recipe.


Marija Alw
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so creamy and tangy, and the sweet potatoes are perfectly roasted.


Abeyta M
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This tropical sweet potato salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of sweet potatoes, pineapple, and coconut is so refreshing and flavorful.


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