Chilled Sweet Potato Salad

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  • 8

Ingredients

  • 4 sweet potatoes
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise, regular or reduced-fat
  • 2 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
  • 4 ribs celery , cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 1 small red sweet pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 1 cup diced (1/2-inch) ripe fresh pineapple
  • 2 scallions , white and green parts, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans , toasted (2 oz.)
  • Chopped fresh chives

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Wrap individual potatoes in foil. Bake for 1 hour or until tender. Cool until easy to handle. Peel, then cut into 3/4-inch chunks.

2. In large bowl, mix the mayonnaise and mustard. Add sweet potatoes, celery, red pepper, pineapple, and scallions; toss gently, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

3. Just before serving, fold in pecans and sprinkle with the chives. Makes 8 servings.


nutrition facts

Calories174Total Fat (g)11Saturated Fat (g)1, Monounsaturated Fat (g)3, Polyunsaturated Fat (g)5, Cholesterol (mg)3, Sodium (mg)253, Carbohydrate (g)18, Total Sugar (g)6, Fiber (g)4, Protein (g)2, Vitamin C (DV%)42, Calcium (DV%)4, Iron (DV%)4, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet