Sweet Potato Salad

Name: Sweet Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Salad Recipes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 2-1/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained; 1 cup pecan halves, chopped; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon; Torn mixed salad greens and chutney, optional

You'll find that this dish is very versatile—more special than everyday but easy enough to make anytime. Sweet potatoes aren't as popular here in New England as in some parts of the country. I had a friend from Maryland many years ago, however, and we enjoyed swapping recipes. This one's a combination of hers and one I already had in my file.

Ingredients

2-1/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup pecan halves, chopped
1/4 cup orange juice
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
Torn mixed salad greens and chutney, optional

Directions

Place sweet potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or just until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl. Add pineapple, pecans and orange juice.
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, cream, curry powder, orange zest, vinegar and tarragon; pour over potato mixture and gently toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until cold. If desired, serve with salad greens and chutney.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 498 calories, 43g fat (5g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 212mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Sweet Potato Salad in Country Woman September/October 1990

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sgronholz

May 30, 2018

This out-of-the-ordinary salad is absolutely amazing...I wish I could give it more than 5 stars! I made the recipe as written (with the exception of using 1 1/2 tsp. of fresh tarragon for the 1/2 tsp. dried) and wouldn't change a thing. As a Volunteer Field Editor for TOH, I highly recommend it!