Tropical Sweet Potato Salad

A great choice instead of the traditional potato salad. The spices, pineapple, and toasted pecans provide the perfect complement to the naturally sweet yams.

• Ready In: 28 mins
• Serves: 8-10
• Yields: 8 dishes

Ingredients

• 2  lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (yams)
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1  cup celery, chopped
• 1  bunch green onion, sliced
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
• 1⁄4 cup pecans, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup light mayonnaise
• 1  teaspoon  orange rind, grated
• 2  tablespoons  orange juice
• 1  tablespoon honey
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, cook sweet potatoes for 8-10 minutes in boiling water just until tender. Do not overcook.
2. Drain and toss with lemon juice, and set aside.
3. Add celery, green onions, pineapple chunks, and pecans.
4. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, orange rind, orange juice, ghoney, ginger, and salt.
5. Mix the mayonnaise dressing with sweet potato mixture, tossing gently.
6. Serve immediately, or cover and chill.