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

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Ingredients

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

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