Creamy Sweet Potato Salad

Creamy Sweet Potato Salad

This is a delicious and beautiful fall harvest sweet potato salad. Garnish the top with additional sliced celery and whole pecans.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
9 hrs 30 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 1 (12.5 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped red onion
  • ½ cup coarsely chopped pecans
  • ½ cup thinly sliced celery
  • ¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
  • 2 tablespoons light-colored honey
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 pinches cayenne pepper

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Score washed potatoes lengthwise and place on a baking sheet.

Step 2
Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven; place in ice water for easy peeling.

Step 3
Peel potatoes and cut into bite-sized pieces.

Step 4
Mix potatoes, pineapple, red onion, pecans, celery, cranberries, honey, lemon juice, mayonnaise, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne together, in that order, in a medium bowl. Cover and place in the refrigerator, 8 hours, or overnight.

Cook’s Notes:

Alternatively, you can cook the potatoes in a microwave on high power, 5 to 6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

357
Calories
22g
Fat
40g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 357
% Daily Value *
Total Fat22g 28%
Saturated Fat3g 15%
Cholesterol8mg 3%
Sodium332mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate40g 15%
Dietary Fiber5g 18%
Total Sugars19g
Protein3g
Vitamin C9mg 47%
Calcium53mg 4%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium508mg 11%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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