Sweet Potato Salad with Orange Dressing

Name: Sweet Potato Salad with Orange Dressing
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 6 cups); 1 cup fat-free mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon honey; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped; 1 cup finely chopped fennel bulb; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

For a lovely side dish that goes well with almost any entree, try this delightful sweet potato salad. The sweet potatoes, fruit and nuts tossed in a citrusy dressing are a favorite in my home.—Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Ingredients

2 pounds medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 6 cups)
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped
1 cup finely chopped fennel bulb
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions

Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or just until tender. Drain.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, orange juice, honey, orange zest, ginger, salt and pepper. Stir in apple, fennel, cranberries, pecans and walnuts. Add sweet potatoes; toss gently to coat. Serve warm or refrigerate, covered, and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 183 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 300mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 5g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as WARM SWEET POTATO SALAD in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2014

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ms11145

Jan 12, 2019

Oh my. This is like having Thanksgiving in a bowl. While it is missing meat (which I don't miss at all), I am wondering if meat-eaters could not add left over turkey to this salad. It may be worth a try. But it is GREAT without it.