TROPICAL SWEET POTATO SALAD

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A great choice instead of the traditional potato salad. The spices, pineapple, and toasted pecans provide the perfect complement to the naturally sweet yams.

Provided by weekend cooker

Time 28m

Yield 8 dishes, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (yams)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup celery, chopped
1 bunch green onion, sliced
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon orange rind, grated
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook sweet potatoes for 8-10 minutes in boiling water just until tender. Do not overcook.
Drain and toss with lemon juice, and set aside.
Add celery, green onions, pineapple chunks, and pecans.
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, orange rind, orange juice, ghoney, ginger, and salt.
Mix the mayonnaise dressing with sweet potato mixture, tossing gently.
Serve immediately, or cover and chill.

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