SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO SALAD

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I do some catering, so I'm always looking for good new recipes. I love to take this deliciously different potato salad to potlucks and cookouts. Even folks who are reluctant to try it at first come back for more! -Marlyn Woods, Lakeland, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 in cubes
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup sliced celery
1/3 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Lettuce leaves
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, cook sweet potatoes in boiling salted water just until tender, about 5-8 minutes (do not overcook). Drain; toss with the lemon juice. , In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, orange juice, honey, orange zest, ginger, salt and nutmeg. Add the warm potatoes, celery and dates. Toss to coat well. Cover and chill. , Before serving, gently stir in pecans. Spoon salad onto a lettuce-lined platter. Arrange oranges around salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 28g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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