Thursday, December 24, 2009

I am looking for a sweet potato salad recipe, does anyone know of one they would like to share?

Try this one its a favorite in our house!





SWEET POTATO SALAD





6 med. sweet potatoes, peeled


1 (8 oz.) can pineapple chunks, drained


1/2 c. sliced celery


1/2 c. chopped pecans


1 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing (Miracle Whip)


1/4 c. sour cream





In large saucepan cook sweet potatoes in boiling water for 25-30 minutes, or until tender. Let cool, then cut into 3/4 inch cubes. In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, pineapple, celery, and pecans. Combine mayonnaise or salad dressing and the sour cream. Fold into salad. Chill if desired. Serves 8.I am looking for a sweet potato salad recipe, does anyone know of one they would like to share?
Sweet Potato Salad





Ingredients


3 Large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced


1/2 cup Hazelnut oil, olive oil or vegetable spray


1/2 Large red onion diced


1 stalk Celery, diced


1/2 cup Chopped hazelnuts, toasted and chopped


3/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped


1 cup Orange juice





Preparation


In a large zip lock bag add potatoes, and oil. Coat potatoes with oil. Spread out on a baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until tender. Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl and add onion, celery, nuts, parsley, and orange juice. Combine until well blended and serve.I am looking for a sweet potato salad recipe, does anyone know of one they would like to share?
GRILLED SWEET POTATO AND MANGO SALAD





1 sweet potato, peeled


1 large mango, skin removed








For the dressing:





3 Tbsp olive oil


4 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped


Juice of 1 lime


1 tsp grated lime rind


1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar


陆 tsp extra-fine sugar


Sea salt and pepper, to taste


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1 head Bibb or Boston (round) lettuce


陆 cup (10g) fresh mint





Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium.


Chop both the sweet potato and mango flesh into long wedges, about 戮-in (2cm) wide, 陆-in (1 cm) thick. Place in separate dishes.





Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and pour half over the mango and potato.





With tongs in hand, arrange sweet potato wedges directly over the grill and leave for 6-8 minutes, until grill marks appear and the bottom sides begin to soften. Turn and grill the other side for a further 6 minutes. While the other sides are cooking, arrange the mango wedges directly on the grill. Grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side. Transfer all the wedges to a cutting board and cut into cubes. Place them in a bowl and toss with the remaining dressing.





Arrange lettuce leaves on salad plates. Scatter the sweet potato and mango over the lettuce and add a sprinkling of sea salt and finely sliced mint.





Serves 4-6.
Sweet Potato Salad





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* Yam/Sweet Potato Salads


* Low Protein Salads





2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled,and cut into 1 inch square


2 tablespoons lemon juice


1 cup mayonnaise (not salad dressing)


2 tablespoons orange juice


1 tablespoon honey


1-2 teaspoon orange zest


1/2 teaspoon ginger


1/4 teaspoon salt


1/8 teaspoon nutmeg


1 cup sliced celery


1/3 cup chopped dates


1/2 cup chopped pecans


lettuce leaves


1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained








1. In a medium saucepan, cook sweet potatoes in boiling salted water, until firm-tender, watch closely, (don't overcook as they will be mushy) cook about 5-6 minutes.


2. Drain well; toss with lemon juice.


3. In a large bowl, combine mayo, orange juice, honey, orange peel, ginger, salt and nutmeg.


4. Add the warm potatoes, celery and dates; toss to coat well.


5. Cover and chill.


6. Before serving, toss in pecans.


7. For a nice presentation, spoon salad onto lettuce-lined platter.


8. Arrange oranges around salad.

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