SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO SALAD (pareve)
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Ingredients 2 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1- inch cubes 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup sliced celery 1/3 cup chopped dates 1/2 cup chopped pecans Lettuce leaves 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, cook the sweet potatoes in salted boiling water until they are tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain and toss the cooked potatoes with lemon juice. Set the potatoes aside. In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, orange juice, honey, orange peel, ginger, salt and nutmeg. Add the warm potatoes, the celery and dates and toss to coat well. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Before serving, gently stir in the pecans. Spoon salad onto a lettuce lined platter. Arrange the oranges around the salad.

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