Sweet Potato Salad with Orange-Maple Dressing

Name: Sweet Potato Salad with Orange-Maple Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 6 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 1 cup chopped green onions; 1 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 cup pecans, toasted, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1/2 cup brown raisins

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup pecans, toasted, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup brown raisins

1
Whisk all ingredients to blend in small bowl.
2
Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
3
Steam sweet potatoes in batches until potatoes are just tender, about 10 minutes per batch.
4
Transfer sweet potatoes to large bowl.
5
Cool to room temperature.
6
Add green onions, parsley, pecans, and all raisins.
7
Pour dressing over; toss gently to blend.
8
Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
9
(Can be made 2 hours ahead.
10
Let stand at room temperature.)

981

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 2 tablespoons orange juice, 2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Salad with Orange-Maple Dressing 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet Potato Salad with Orange-Maple Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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