SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO SALAD

By Grandmax4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds sweet potatoes -- peeled and cubed
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
• 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup celery sliced
• 1/3 cup chopped dates
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• Lettuce leaves
• 1 11 oz. can mandarin oranges drained

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook potatoes till tender, about 5-8 minutes, drain, toss with lemon juice.

2. In large bowl combine mayonnaise, oj, honey, peel, gin, salt, and nutmeg. Add warm potatoes, celery and dates. Toss to coat well.

3. Cover and chill, stir in pecans before serving.

4. Spoon salad onto lettuce lined plate, arrange oranges around salad.