Pecan Sweet Potato Salad

Mygsds
Mygsds Posts: 1,564 Member
Always gone when I take to potluck. I add a chopped apple to this which is not part of the nutrition data.



TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. + chilling MAKES: 12 servings
Ingredients
6 to 7 large sweet potatoes (about 5 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2/3 cup chopped pecans


Nutritional Facts
3/4 cup equals 184 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 188 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

Directions
Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or just until tender. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl; cool to room temperature. Stir in celery and green onions.
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and sour cream. Gently stir into potato mixture. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Just before serving, sprinkle with pecans. Yield: 12 servings.
Originally published as Pecan Sweet Potato Salad in Healthy Cooking August/September 2010, p30


Read more: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pecan-sweet-potato-salad#ixzz3C0RRJ2wm

Replies

  • kelseyann92
    kelseyann92 Posts: 171 Member
    saving!
  • MistyRose0424
    MistyRose0424 Posts: 114 Member
    Sounds great thanks for sharing :)
  • JWat2020
    JWat2020 Posts: 80 Member
    Need to try this...
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    Ingredients:
    3 lb. sweet potatoes
    2 Tbs. olive oil
    1/2 tsp. salt, plus more, to taste
    1/3 cup fresh lime juice
    3 Tbs. maple syrup
    1/2 cup pecans, toasted
    1/2 cup minced green onions
    1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
    Freshly ground pepper, to taste
    Directions:
    Preheat an oven to 400°F.

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