Sweet Potato Salad With Orange Maple Dressing Food

SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH ORANGE-MAPLE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large pot fitted with a steamer basket, steam the sweet potatoes in batches until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes per batch. Transfer them to a large bowl and let cool to room temperature.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, make the Orange-Maple Dressing by whisking the olive oil, maple syrup, orange juice, vinegar, ginger, nutmeg and salt.
• Add the green onions, parsley, pecans and raisins to the cooled sweet potatoes. Pour the Orange-Maple Dressing over the potato mixture and toss gently to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. This salad can be made several hours ahead of time; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH ORANGE-MAPLE DRESSING

Steps:

• For dressing:
• Whisk all ingredients to blend in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• For salad:
• Steam sweet potatoes in batches until potatoes are just tender, about 10 minutes per batch. Transfer sweet potatoes to large bowl. Cool to room temperature. Add green onions, parsley, pecans, and all raisins. Pour dressing over; toss gently to blend. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

ROASTED SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH HONEY-MAPLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• • Preheat oven to 400°. Place sweet potatoes in a greased baking pan; toss with 2 tablespoons oil. Roast 35-40 or until tender.
• • Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly.
• • In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, honey, maple syrup, garlic, mustard, salt, pepper and remaining oil until blended.
• • Add spinach, apple, cranberries and pecans to sweet potatoes.
• • Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH ORANGE DRESSING

Steps:

• Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or just until tender. Drain., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, orange juice, honey, orange zest, ginger, salt and pepper. Stir in apple, fennel, cranberries, pecans and walnuts. Add sweet potatoes; toss gently to coat. Serve warm or refrigerate, covered, and serve cold.

ROASTED SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH RED PEPPER VINAGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the over to 400. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Put them on a baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and toss to coat. Sprinkle a little bit of salt and pepper. Roast until tender (about 30 minutes), stirring the potatoes occasionally.
• Make the dressing while the potatoes cook. Put the remaining 6 tablespoons oil in a blender, along with the vinegar, bell pepper, cumin, and zest. Salt and pepper to taste, and puree until smooth.
• Toss the warm potatoes with the scallion, mint, and chiles. Add dressing and toss to coat.

CREAMY SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in pan of boiling water 10 min. or just until tender; drain. Immediately rinse under cold water; drain well. Cool completely.
• Combine potatoes, peppers, celery and onions in large bowl.
• Mix remaining ingredients until blended. Reserve 1/4 cup mayo mixture for later use. Add remaining mayo mixture to potato mixture; mix lightly. Refrigerate reserved mayo mixture and potato salad (separately) several hours or until chilled.
• Stir reserved mayo mixture into potato salad just before serving.