Tuesday, February 26, 2008

sweet potato salad

found this one this weekend in my recipe box I have not made it in wow over 8 years I guess but I'm sure it will be added to cookouts and parties this summer!

4 large sweet potatoes peeled & cut into cubes
1 small red onion thinly sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp cider vinegar
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp thyme
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
salt & pepper to taste

-Bring a large pot of water to boil, add potato cubes reduce heat and boil till potatoes are tender(about 10 min)
-remove from heat & drain then in a large bowl combine potato with onions
-in another bowl whisk together olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, allspice, thyme & cayenne
-pour dressing over potato & onions. toss gently
-season with salt & pepper serve immediately or chilled

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