SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

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Pairing a seasonal fruit and vegetable makes for a very pretty and unusual salad to accompany a turkey dinner. The poppy seed dressing has a citrus tang and really brings out the flavor. If you're looking for a different side dish, give it a try!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 medium sweet potatoes (about 2-1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 medium tart apples (about 3/4 pound), chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook sweet potatoes in boiling salted water until just tender, about 20 minutes. Cool completely. , Meanwhile, in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the next nine ingredients; shake well. Peel potatoes; cut each in half lengthwise, then into 1/2-in. slices. , In a 4-qt. bowl, layer a fourth of the sweet potatoes, apples and onions; drizzle with a fourth of the salad dressing. Repeat layers three times. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Toss before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Islam Essam
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I will definitely be making this salad again!


Everly Douglas
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish.


Ashley Adamson
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This salad was just okay. I've had better.


Willie Lumpkin
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I would not recommend this recipe.


OG TANVEER
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This salad was a lot of work to make, and it wasn't worth it. The dressing was too thick and the sweet potatoes were dry.


Waqas Talib
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I found this salad to be bland. It needed more seasoning.


midget guenther
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Anthony Howell
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but this salad was really good! The dressing is what made it.


Margaret Memafu
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This was a great recipe! I've never made sweet potato salad before, but this turned out really well.


Rj Adrit
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Marius Berg
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This sweet potato salad is amazing! The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the sweet potatoes are roasted to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Aplk Lama
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I loved this salad! It was so easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Shahji 3303
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Very tasty! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The salad was a hit at my potluck.


Aqib Baloch
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Delicious! I have tried many sweet potato salad recipes, but this one is by far the best. The dressing is so flavorful, and the sweet potatoes are cooked perfectly.


Kgotlello Vlermuis
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This sweet potato salad was a hit! The poppy seed dressing was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.