Sweet Potato Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Name: Sweet Potato Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8-10 servings.
Ingredients: 6 medium sweet potatoes (about 2-1/2 pounds); 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion; 1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 2 medium tart apples (about 3/4 pound), chopped; 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Pairing a seasonal fruit and vegetable makes for a very pretty and unusual salad to accompany a turkey dinner. The poppy seed dressing has a citrus tang and really brings out the flavor. If you're looking for a different side dish, give it a try!

Ingredients

6 medium sweet potatoes (about 2-1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 medium tart apples (about 3/4 pound), chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook sweet potatoes in boiling salted water until just tender, about 20 minutes. Cool completely.
Meanwhile, in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the next nine ingredients; shake well. Peel potatoes; cut each in half lengthwise, then into 1/2-in. slices.
In a 4-qt. bowl, layer a fourth of the sweet potatoes, apples and onions; drizzle with a fourth of the salad dressing. Repeat layers three times. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Toss before serving.