SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO SALAD

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SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO SALAD


Ingredients:

2 lb. peeled, cubed sweet potatoes
2 T. lemon juice
1 C. mayonnaise
2 T. orange juice
1 T. honey
1 tsp. grated orange peel
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1 C. sliced celery
1/3 C. chopped dates
1/2 C. chopped pecans
Lettuce leaves
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained

Cook the potatoes until tender, about 5-8 minutes. Drain and then
toss with lemon juice.

In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, orange juice, honey,
orange peel, ginger, salt, and nutmeg. Add in the warm potatoes,
celery and dates. Toss to coat well. Cover and chill, stir in the
pecans before serving.

Spoon the salad onto lettuce-lined plate. Arrange the oranges
around the salad.

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