TROPICAL SWEET POTATO SALAD

Ingredients:

• 2 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 bunch green onions, sliced
• 1 can (20-oz) pineapple chunks, drained
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 1/3 cup light mayonnaise
• 1 tsp. grated orange rind
• 2 tbsp. orange juice
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
• Salt, if desired

Preparation:

• In saucepan, cook sweet potatoes in boiling water 8-10 minutes just until tender.
• Do not overcook.
• Drain.
• Toss with lemon juice.
• Combine sweet potato, celery, onion, pineapple and pecans.
• In small bowl, conbine mayonnaise, orange rind and juice, honey, ginger nutmeg and salt.
• Toss gently with sweet potato to mix.
• Serve immediately, or cover and chill.