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Traditional German potato salad meets Southern charm! Made with beta carotene-rich sweet potatoes and vitamin C-rich mandarin oranges, this sweet and nourishing salad not only makes a flavorful and safe picnic dish, but also complements turkey, chicken, pork and baked ham at the family table.
Ingredients:
- 3 medium (about 1 pound) sweet potatoes, peeled, cut in ½-inch cubes
- ¼ cup water
- 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
- ½ cup thinly sliced celery
- ½ cup chopped green or red bell pepper
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 2 medium green onions, chopped
- 2 teaspoons grated peeled ginger root
- ¼ cup light honey mustard dressing
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup chopped pecans, toasted*
Directions:
- Place the sweet potatoes in a microwave-safe container; add water. Cover and microwave on medium-high for 8 to 10 minutes until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender, not mushy. Drain and chill.
- Meanwhile, put the mandarin oranges, celery, bell pepper, cranberries, green onions, and ginger root in a medium bowl. Add the sweet potatoes and toss gently.
- Pour the honey-mustard dressing over the sweet potato mixture. Gently combine, coating the ingredients with dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
- Just before serving, mix in the pecans.
Cooking Note:
*Toast the pecans in a small, heavy dry skillet over medium heat, shaking the skillet frequently for 1 to 2 minutes, to release the flavorful oils.
Nutrition Information:
Serving size: ¾ cup
Serves 8
Calories: 150; Calories from fat: 50; Total fat: 6g; Saturated fat: 0.5g; Trans fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 170mg; Total carbohydrate: 24g; Dietary fiber: 4g; Sugars: 13g; Protein: 2g
Recipe Credit:
Sweet Potato-Orange Salad With Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe. www.eatright.org/recipes/salads/sweet-potato-orange-salad-with-honey-mustard-dressing-recipe.
Contributors: Roberta Duyff, MS, RD, FAND
Reviewers: Academy Staff RDN