Recipe for cooking southern sweet potato salad

Super Salad Recipes :: Potato Salads

Southern Sweet Potato Salad

2 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-in. cubes
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 C. mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. orange juice
1 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. grated orange peel
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 C. sliced celery
1/3 C. chopped dates
1/2 C. chopped pecans
Lettuce leaves
1 (11 oz.) can Mandarin oranges, drained

In a med. saucepan, cook sweet potatoes in boiling salted water just until tender, about 5 to 8 min. (do not overcook).

Drain; toss with the lemon juice.

In a lrg. bowl, Mix together mayonnaise, orange juice, honey, orange peel, ginger, salt and nutmeg. Add the warm potatoes, celery and dates. Toss to coat well. Cover and chill.

Before servings, gently stir in the pecans. Spoon salad onto a lettuce-lined platter. Arrange oranges around salad.

Makes approximately 6 to 8 servings.