SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO SALAD

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1- inch cubes 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1/3 cup chopped dates
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• Lettuce leaves
• 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

Directions

In a medium saucepan, cook sweet potatoes in salted boiling water until tender, 5-8 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain and toss with lemon juice.

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

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

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Internet/Taste of Home Magazine
Submitted By: Marlen
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SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO SALAD