Southern Sweet Potato Salad

This recipe should appeal to any southerner.

Category: Salad

Cuisine: Southern

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1 review

Ready in 1 hour

by SBBurwell

Ingredients

2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cubed

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons orange juice

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon grated orange peel

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

1 cup celery sliced

1/3 cup dates chopped

1/2 cup pecans chopped

lettuce leaves

11 ounce can mandarin oranges drained

Directions

Cook the potatoes until tender, about 5-8 minutes. Drain and then toss with lemon juice. In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, orange juice, honey, orange peel, ginger, salt, and nutmeg. Add in the warm potatotes, celery and dates. Toss to coat well. Cover and chill, stir in the pecans before serving. Spoon the salad onto lettuce-lined plate. Arrange the oranges around the salad.

Reviews

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WOW! Had some sweet potatoes & needed something different 4 a picnic. BO & this fab recipe 2 the rescue. EZ & totally delish! Can't wait 4 the compliments & recipe requests 2morrow. Thanks!!

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