Pecan Sweet Potato Salad Recipe

Healthy CookingA new twist on an old favorite, this tasty, easy-to-make sweet potato salad is sure to be the talk of your gathering.

Ingredients

• 6 to 7 large sweet potatoes (about 5 lbs.), peeled and cut into 1-in. cubes
• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

• 1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
• 2/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted

How to make it  40 minutes + chilling

• 1

  Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or just until tender. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl; cool to room temperature. Stir in celery and green onions.


• 2

  In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and sour cream. Gently stir into potato mixture. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Just before serving, sprinkle with pecans.