Sweet Potato Salad

Name: Sweet Potato Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted; 1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise; 4-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Tender sweet potatoes are tossed with crunchy nuts and chewy dried cherries for a burst of flavors and textures. —Fran Fehling, Staten Island, New York

Ingredients

4 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
4-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Place potatoes in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Bake at 400° for 30-45 minutes or until tender. Cool to room temperature.
In a large bowl, combine the walnuts, cherries, parsley and potatoes. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, lime zest and salt. Pour over potato mixture and toss to coat. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 211 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

Tender sweet potatoes are tossed with crunchy nuts and chewy dried cherries for a burst of flavors and textures. —Fran Fehling, Staten Island, New York

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