Sweet Potato Salad

Name: Sweet Potato Salad
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1/2 cup (from a 8-oz can) drained crushed pineapple; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted; 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot; 1 cup Mountain High® original, lowfat or fat free vanilla yoghurt; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot; 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder; 1 tablespoon honey; Additional Mountain High® original, lowfat or fat free vanilla yoghurt, if desired

6 Servings
200 Calories per Serving

The sweet potato is the unsung hero of the vegetable bin. You can serve it hot or cold, solo, in a pie, in a side dish, or--as showcased here--in a deliciously refreshing salad.

Ingredient List

1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 cup (from a 8-oz can) drained crushed pineapple
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1 cup Mountain High® original, lowfat or fat free vanilla yoghurt
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 tablespoon honey
Additional Mountain High® original, lowfat or fat free vanilla yoghurt, if desired

Preparation

Prick sweet potatoes several times with fork; place on paper towel in microwave. Microwave on High 8 to 10 minutes, turning potatoes over once halfway through cooking, just until potatoes are almost tender. Allow to cool to room temperature; peel and cut into 1-inch cubes.
Place sweet potatoes, celery, pineapple, and walnuts in a large bowl. Toss to combine.
In a medium bowl, gently combine shallot, yoghurt, soy sauce, ginger, five spice powder and honey. Pour yoghurt mixture over potato mixture and stir to coat all pieces evenly
Cover and chill for two hours before serving to blend flavors. Serve with a dollop of additional yoghurt. Cover and refrigerate any leftover salad.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 8g 12%, Saturated Fat 1g 6%, Cholesterol 0mg 0%, Sodium 360mg 15%, Potassium 540mg 15%, Total Carbohydrate 27g 9%, Dietary Fiber 3g 14%, Vitamin A 270%, Vitamin C 15%, Calcium 10%, Iron 6%, Vitamin D 0%, Vitamin E 4%, Thiamin 8%, Riboflavin 6%, Niacin 6%, Vitamin B6 15%, Folic Acid 6%, Vitamin B12 0%, Pantothenic Acid 8%, Phosphorus 8%, Magnesium 10%, Zinc 4%, Selenium 0%, Copper 15%, Manganese 50%

Nutrition Other (Amount per serving)

Calories 200, Calories from Fat 70, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat 4 1/2g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 3g, Sugars 13g, Protein 5g, Beta-Carotene 530%, Omega-3 1g, Carbohydrate Choice 2, Starch 1 1/2, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 0, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 1/2, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 1 1/2, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 1/2c, Grains 0oz-eq, Meat & Beans 1oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 0tsp