Sweet Potato Salad

The sweet potato is the gem of the South, and this Southern-inspired potato salad starts with sweet potatoes and ends up as the star of the picnic line-up. It’s certainly a refreshing change-of-pace potato salad for any time of year.

Serves: 6

Chilling Time: 2 hr

Cooking Time: 15 min

Ingredients

• 5 sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and add just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat and let boil 12 to 15 minutes, or until fork-tender; drain.
    
2. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Add sweet potatoes and mix until well coated. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.