SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH ORANGE-MAPLE DRESSING

SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH ORANGE-MAPLE DRESSING image

Categories Salad

Number Of Ingredients 16

DRESSING
1/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbs pure maple syrup
2 tbs orange juice
2 tbs balsamic vinegar or Sherry wine vinegar
1 tbs fresh lemon juice
2 tsp minced peeled fresh ginger
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
SALAD
6 lbs yams, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup pecans, toasted, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup brown raisins

Steps:

FOR DRESSING: Whisk all ingredients to blend in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. FOR SALAD: Steam sweet potatoes in batches until potatoes are just tender, about 10 minutes per batch. Transfer potatoes to large bowl. Cool to room temperature. Add onions, parsley, pecans and all raisins. Pour dressing over; toss gently to blend. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Servings: 12 Yield: 12 Servings