Sweet Potato Salad with Orange-Ginger Dressing

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 14

Ingredients

  • 3 lb medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup pecan halves, coarsely chopped, toasted if desired*
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins

Steps

  • 1
    In 2-quart saucepan, add 1/2 inch water; heat to boiling. Place potatoes in water. Cover tightly; return to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix dressing ingredients with whisk.
  • 3
    In large bowl, combine cooked potatoes, pecans and raisins; pour dressing over potatoes. Toss gently. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

  • No golden raisins on hand? Use dark raisins instead.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
150
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
9g
14%
Saturated Fat
1g
6%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
105mg
4%
Potassium
220mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
17g
6%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
7g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
240%
240%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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