Sweet Potato Salad
Source of Recipe
saunny62
List of Ingredients
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup sliced celery
1/3 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Lettuce leaves
1 (11 ounce) can Mandarin oranges, drained
Recipe
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 otatoes, celery and dates. Toss to coat well. Cover and hill. Before serving, gently stir in the pecans. Spoon alad onto a lettuce-lined platter. Arrange oranges around salad.
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