Southern Sweet Potato Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 in cubes
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp orange juice
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp grated orange peel
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 cup sliced celery
1/3 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped pecans
lettuce leaves
1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges, drained

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, cook sweet potatoes in boiling salted water just until tender, about 5-8 minutes (do not overcook). Drain; toss with the lemon juice.
In a large bowl, combine, 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 serving, gently stir in pecans. Spoon salad onto a lettuce-lined platter. Arrange oranges around salad. Yield: 6-8 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	574.88 Kcal (2407 kJ)
Calories from fat	379.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	42.13g	65%
Cholesterol	15.4mg	5%
Sodium	330.29mg	14%
Potassium	760.24mg	16%
Total Carbs	47.95g	16%
Sugars	20.34g	81%
Dietary Fiber	7.66g	31%
Protein	5.9g	12%
Vitamin C	10.4mg	17%
Vitamin A	1.5mg	50%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	79.9mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	224.16 Kcal (939 kJ)
Calories from fat	147.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.43g	65%
Cholesterol	6mg	5%
Sodium	128.79mg	14%
Potassium	296.43mg	16%
Total Carbs	18.7g	16%
Sugars	7.93g	81%
Dietary Fiber	2.99g	31%
Protein	2.3g	12%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	17%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	50%
Iron	0.9mg	12%
Calcium	31.2mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

14.2

Points
16

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol,
good source of fiber

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