Sweet Potato and Apple Salad

Miss Annie's Note:

The nifty thing about this refreshing salad is ... the sweet potatoes are raw. Yes, it can be done! This salad is similar to one created by Charlie Myers at The Gumbo Pot at the Farmer's Market in Los Angeles. It has to be made in advance and sit overnight, so that the raw sweet potatoes can soften and all the flavors can meld properly.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 4 cups peeled and grated sweet potatoes (yams)
• 2 tart green apples, peeled,cored and chopped (Granny Smith or Pippin)
• 1/2 cup dried currant
• 1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted
• 1 orange, juice of
• 1 lime, juice of
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/3 cup olive oil

Directions:

1. Mix the sweet potatoes, apples, currants and pecans in a large bowl.
2. Combine the juices, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
3. Whisk together, then add the oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly.
4. Pour over the salad, toss well to combine well, then refrigerate overnight before serving.

Reviews

[Geema]

I just knew I would love this recipe! The only problem I had was waiting overnight to eat it. I substituted craisins for the currants, just because I had a huge bag full and am always looking for ways to use them up. I keep thinking about using the sweet potatoes, apples, currants, pecans, some celery and the fruit juices, but then folding in some yogurt instead of the rest of the ingredients. It would be a waldorf salad variation. Thanks for posting this innovative recipe Miss Annie.

[freshchef]

this was really good, as written. When I made it a second time, I made the following changes: I didn't peel the apples because I liked the contrast of color. I added 3 scallions for a balance of the sweetness (next time purple onion, minced very finely). Served with Ham steaks on the grill and fresh roasted asparagus. very nice. A new summer salad for us! updated 3/2010 to say we added raw kohlrabi to the salad and it was fantabulous!

[Lil]

Sounded interesting but found it to be too dry. No one liked it.