ASIAN SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH CUCUMBERS, DATES AND ARUGULA

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Asian Sweet Potato Salad with Cucumbers, Dates and Arugula image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

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

Steps:

  • Begin by peeling and dicing sweet potatoes. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the potatoes, reduce heat and cook until just tender but still have a little bite. Drain and place in a bowl to cool.
  • Combine the dressing ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Once potatoes are cool toss with dressing and set aside on salad platter.
  • 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. Toss well and place on top of the sweet potatoes to serve as a complete salad.

Damilola Bobbytee
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This is a delicious and healthy salad that's perfect for a summer picnic.


Dirrell Webb
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit! It's a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


yassin zayed
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Jamaica Love
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I really liked this salad. The dressing is really good and the arugula adds a nice peppery flavor.


Adidtto Adidttoi
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love the combination of sweet potatoes and cucumbers.


Erin Hager
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I made this salad for a party and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it.


Tikka Video's
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I wasn't sure how I would like this salad, but I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors all work really well together and the dressing is delicious.


plpolash akbor
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This is one of my favorite salads! It's so healthy and refreshing. I love the combination of sweet potatoes and arugula.


Tomy Nilson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The dressing is perfectly balanced and the salad is very flavorful.


Patrick Kibwota
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. I also like to add a bit of crumbled feta cheese for a salty kick.


Ngankam Shalom
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add some chopped walnuts or almonds for extra crunch.


Hammad Afzal Bhatti
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of sweet potatoes, cucumbers, dates, and arugula was unique and refreshing. The dressing was also delicious and easy to make.