Super Duper Sweet Potato Salad -- No Mayo! Recipe

Name: Super Duper Sweet Potato Salad -- No Mayo!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large sweet potatoes (peeled and quartered); 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 3/4 teaspoon salt; black pepper (freshly ground, a few grinds!); 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons light olive oil; 1 large Granny Smith apples (cored and cubed); 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup pecans (toasted and chopped coarsely)

Servings: persons

3 large sweet potatoes (peeled and quartered)
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
black pepper (freshly ground, a few grinds!)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons light olive oil
1 large Granny Smith apples (cored and cubed)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup pecans (toasted and chopped coarsely)

1
In a medium-hot iron skillet, stirring constantly, toast pecans until fragrant ~ be careful they don't burn! Set aside to cool, then chop coarsely.
2
NOTE: (I microwaved my sweet potatoes in their skins!).
3
Or ~ Place sweet potatoes in large saucepan. Add enough water to cover. Cover saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
4
Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook at a low boil until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, transfer to large bowl, and let cool, about 5-10 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, whisk together the vinegar, orange juice, maple syrup, mustard, salt, pepper, and cinnamon in a bowl. Slowly whisk in canola oil until well blended. Set aside.
6
Add the apple, dried cranberries, and pecans to the sweet potatoes. Toss gently with the dressing. Serve warm or chilled.

218

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large sweet potatoes (peeled and quartered), 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons orange juice, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and more.

Yes, Super Duper Sweet Potato Salad -- No Mayo! 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.

Super Duper Sweet Potato Salad -- No Mayo!

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