The Christmas season is a wonderful time of year because so many people have parties. The first thing I do whenever I am invited anywhere is ask: “What can I bring?” Everyone is under a time crunch and offering to bring a dish makes it easier on the host. Most hosts request that you bring a salad. If you are tired of the same macaroni or potato salad, and you do not want to bring a green salad, try a sweet potato salad.
Sweet potatoes are dark orange so they are full of nutrition and fiber. People seldom think of sweet potatoes other than as a casserole for Thanksgiving so bringing a cold sweet potato salad will be a delicious surprise. I have made this salad for potluck dinners many times. People always like it and ask for the recipe. It is not common so you can be sure no one else will bring the same thing.
Boil unpeeled sweet potatoes until a fork inserted into the potatoes goes in easily. Let chill in the refrigerator until completely cold. Mix together equal parts mayonnaise and sour cream and add honey until it is pleasantly sweet, but not as sweet as dessert. A good proportion is four tablespoons mayonnaise, four tablespoons sour cream, and two tablespoons honey. Peel and cut the cold potatoes, mix in the dressing and sprinkle a generous handful of any toasted, unsalted nuts on top.
Admittedly, you could stop by your local deli and pick up a ready-made salad, but this salad is fast, easy to make, less expensive, tastes good, and is nutritious. Sounds like the perfect Christmas gift.
Do you have a delicious, and unusual, salad that you take to potluck gatherings?
Cooking is easier than you think and you are worth the time and effort it takes.
Simple cooking idea: Use one side of your wooden cutting board for savory ingredients and use the other side for fruit. That way your apples will never taste like garlic.
1 comment:
Thanks! I need a dish to bring to Bunco on Friday and was contemplating stopping for something quick and easy! This will be perfect!
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