Pear Yam Salad

Name: Pear Yam Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed or 2 lbs yams; 3 fresh pears; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 cup toasted pecans; 1 cup chopped celery; 1/3 cup raisins; 1/3 cup light mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; salt

Submitted by Treewoman

"From the Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission: "A fall favorite. The slightly sweet spicy dressing mixed with the toasted pecan flavor makes the yams and pears perfect partners." Note: I know that yams and sweet potatoes are two different vegetables, but the commission used the term interchangeably!"

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 8

ingredients

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed or 2 lbs yams
3 fresh pears
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¹⁄₄ cup toasted pecans
1 cup chopped celery
¹⁄₃ cup raisins
¹⁄₃ cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon honey
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground ginger
salt

directions

In saucepan, cook the yams for 8 to 10 minutes in boiling water just until tender. Do not over cook. Drain; set aside to cool.
Core the pears and cut into chunks. Toss the pears with the lemon juice and mix with the cooled yams in a large bowl. Add the pecans, celery and raisins, mixing gently.
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, honey, ginger and salt. Pour the dressing over the yam-pear mixture, mixing gently to coat the salad. Serve immediately or refrigerate.