SWEET POTATO AND HAM SALAD

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A friend gave me this recipe; it is perfect for a picnic or lunch I have used it many times when entertaining guests, this salad is really awesome. The dressing should be made the evening before making the salad, store the dressing in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator after preparing.

Provided by JeanineD 2

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 30m

Yield 1 Large bowl, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

250 g potatoes
250 g small potatoes
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
500 g ham
1 green pepper
1 cup radish
2 medium sized celery ribs

Steps:

  • Dressing.
  • Puree the cottage cheese in a electric blender or food processor at high speed for 1 minute or until smooth.
  • Add the yoghurt, mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, rosemary, lemon juice, salt and black pepper whirl for 10 to 15 seconds to blend well.
  • Store the dressing in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator after preparing.
  • Salad.
  • Cook the potatoes and sweet potatoes together, uncovered in a large saucepan of boiling water until they are tender.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, core, deseed and coarsely chop the green pepper.
  • Slice the radishes thinly and thinly slice the celery sticks.
  • Drain the potatoes and let them cool until they are easy to handle, then peel, and cut them into cubes.
  • Transfer the cubed potatoes to a large bowl, pour the prepared salad dressing over the potatoes, then add the ham, green pepper, celery and radishes toss well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.1, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 2450.3, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5, Protein 35.4

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