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Sweet Potato Salad with Orange-Ginger Dressing

Updated Jul 6, 2010
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Sweet potatoes topped with orange-ginger dressing - an easy side dish ready in 35 minutes.

Sweet Potato Salad with Orange-Ginger Dressing

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 14
  • Ingredients 11
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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

Instructions

  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix dressing ingredients with whisk.
  • Step 
    3
    In large bowl, combine cooked potatoes, pecans and raisins; pour dressing over potatoes. Toss gently. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

150 Calories
9g Total Fat
1g Protein
17g Total Carbohydrate
7g Sugars

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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