Sweet Potato Salad with Pineapple and Jalapeno

By LindaG

Course: side dishes
PointsPlus™ Value: 4
Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 15 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy


Sweet potatoes and pineapple are a tasty twist on a traditional summer side dish. Cut both in bite-size chunks for easy eating.

Ingredients

• 2 pound(s) sweet potato(es), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 medium pineapple, cored and cubed (about 2 cups)
• 1/4 small jalapeٌo pepper(s), finely minced (about 2 tsp; do not touch seeds with bare hands)
• 2 1/2 Tbsp basil, fresh, chopped
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 4 tsp soy sauce
• 1/4 cup(s) diet ginger ale

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Steam potatoes until tender but not mushy, about 12 to 15 minutes; cool to room temperature. Place potatoes in a medium bowl; add pineapple.


Combine remaining ingredients in a cup; mix well. Pour dressing over potato mixture and toss to coat. Yields about 1 cup per serving.