SWEET POTATO SALAD

I love sweet potatoes, especially sweet potato fries, but this unique recipe is my new favorite way to eat them!  I cube the potatoes (no need to peel them) and microwave them, covered, in 2-3 tablespoons of water until just done (not mushy), stirring after a couple of minutes.  Cooking the cubed potatoes in boiling water 7-10 minutes on top of the stove, or baking them, then cubing them, would work as well. 

  

2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds), cooked, cooled, and cubed

1 large apple, cubed 

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons orange juice

1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar

1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 1/2 teaspoons agave or honey

1 teaspoon poppy seeds

2 teaspoons grated orange peel

2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

Place potatoes, apple, and onion in a large bowl.  For dressing, whisk remaining ingredients in a small bowl.  Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.  Chill for two hours or more  before serving.  Makes about 6 servings.