Fresh Sweet Potato Salad with Honey Parmesan Dressing Recipe
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Yield:
6 to 8 servings
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Total Time:
4 hrs 50 mins
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Prep Time:
10 mins
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Cook Time:
4 hrs 40 mins
Ingredients
- 3-1/2 pound s fresh orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (medium sized)
- 1 medium white onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced celery
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Honey Parmesan Dressing
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup Mazola® Corn Oil
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Step 1) Bring 4 quarts salted water to a boil in an 8-quart saucepan. Add sweet potatoes (unpeeled); return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes, just until fork tender. Do not overcook. Remove potatoes from water, let sit until cool enough to handle.
- Step 2) Peel, halve lengthwise, and slice potatoes 1/4-inch thick. Combine with onion, bell pepper, celery and bacon. Toss with Honey Parmesan Dressing.
- Step 3) Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight. Toss before serving.
- Step 4) To make Honey Parmesan Dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients in jar with tight fitting lid. Cover and shake well.
