Sweet Potato and Smoked Turkey Salad Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato and Smoked Turkey Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs small sweet potatoes; 2 cups cubed smoked turkey (1/4 inch dice); 1 cup diced celery; ¾ cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted; ¼ cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; ½ cup canola oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 3 tablespoons finely grated orange zest; 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger; ½ teaspoon curry powder; ½ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs small sweet potatoes
2 cups cubed smoked turkey (1/4 inch dice)
1 cup diced celery
¾ cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
¼ cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
½ cup canola oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons finely grated orange zest
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
½ teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon salt

1
Preheat oven to 400; scrub the potatoes but do not peel; prick in several places with the tines of a fork.
2
Bake just until tender when pierced with a fork (30 minutes, about); let cool completely, then peel them and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; place cubes in a large bowl.
3
Dressing: combine all the dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor; process for 30 seconds (you should have about 1 cup of dressing).
4
Add the turkey, celery, and from 3/4 to 1 cup of the dressing to the cubed sweet potatoes; toss gently.
5
Cover and chill until cold, up to 1 day.
6
Just before serving, add in the pecans and parsley; toss well; serve cold.

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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: 1 12 lbs small sweet potatoes, 2 cups cubed smoked turkey (1/4 inch dice), 1 cup diced celery, ¾ cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato and Smoked Turkey Salad 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.

Sweet Potato and Smoked Turkey Salad

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