ORANGE SWEET POTATO SALAD

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Skip the traditional sweet potato casserole and try this salad sensation instead. Writes Roberta freedman of Mesilla Park, New Mexico, "I really like this different treatment for sweet potatoes-I first tasted something similar at a friend's house years ago. This was a favorite of our children during the holidays. Now it's our grandson's favorite, too."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled and cubed
4 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and cook for 9-10 minutes or until tender; drain and place in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice and toss. Add celery and oranges., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, orange juice, honey, salt, ginger, nutmeg and remaining lemon juice. Pour over potato mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges