Sweet Potato Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing

Name: Sweet Potato Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 4 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger; 4 teaspoons Asian sesame oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon peanut butter; 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons light brown sugar; 2 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 cup thinly sliced green onions; 1/3 cup coarsely chopped dry-roasted peanuts

November 7, 2012

This summery way to serve yams is great with hoisin-glazed ribs or pork chops. Experiment by swapping the spuds for rice to create another filling vegetarian meal, or serve the creamy dressing as a dip for chicken satay.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup rice vinegar

1/4 cup soy sauce

3 tablespoons mayonnaise

4 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger

4 teaspoons Asian sesame oil

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon peanut butter

2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce

1 1/2 teaspoons light brown sugar

2 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces

1 cup thinly sliced green onions

1/3 cup coarsely chopped dry-roasted peanuts

Preparation

Step 1
Whisk the vinegar, soy sauce, mayonnaise, ginger, sesame oil, garlic, peanut butter, chili-garlic sauce, and sugar in a medium bowl to blend.
Step 2
Add enough water to a large saucepan to reach a depth of 1/2 inch. Bring to a boil; add the sweet potatoes and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain; cool.
Step 3
Mix the sweet potatoes, dressing, peas, and green onions in a large bowl. Season the salad with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Sprinkle the salad with peanuts and serve.
DO AHEAD
Step 5
The DRESSING can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

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Preparation

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DO AHEAD

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