Asian Sweet Potato Salad with Cucumbers, Dates and Arugula Recipe

Name: Asian Sweet Potato Salad with Cucumbers, Dates and Arugula
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; Kosher salt; 1/2 cup grated carrot; 1 tablespoon grated ginger; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons mirin rice wine; 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 cups lightly packed Israeli arugula; 1/2 hothouse cucumber, finely sliced; 1 cup fresh picked cilantro leaves; 1 cup dates, pitted and cut in 1/2; 2 cups crispy wonton strips; 1 lemon, juiced; Olive oil; Splash soy sauce; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Kosher salt
1/2 cup grated carrot
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons mirin rice wine
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups lightly packed Israeli arugula
1/2 hothouse cucumber, finely sliced
1 cup fresh picked cilantro leaves
1 cup dates, pitted and cut in 1/2
2 cups crispy wonton strips
1 lemon, juiced
Olive oil
Splash soy sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Begin by peeling and dicing sweet potatoes.
2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
3
Add the potatoes, reduce heat and cook until just tender but still have a little bite.
4
Drain and place in a bowl to cool.
5
Combine the dressing ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Once potatoes are cool toss with dressing and set aside on salad platter.
8
Combine ingredients in a large mixing bowl and dress with lemon juice, olive oil, to taste, a splash of soy sauce, and a little salt and pepper.
9
Toss well and place on top of the sweet potatoes to serve as a complete salad.

370

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes, Kosher salt, 1/2 cup grated carrot, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and more.

Yes, Asian Sweet Potato Salad with Cucumbers, Dates and Arugula falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Asian Sweet Potato Salad with Cucumbers, Dates and Arugula

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