Recipe by Estee Kafra

Sunshine Salad

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Parve Parve
Medium Medium
8 Servings
Allergens

Contains

- Tree nuts
30 Minutes
Diets

No Diets specified

A refreshing and light way to begin any meal. Use as a side dish any time too.

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 16-ounce bag shredded romaine lettuce

  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed

  • 1 cup cubed pineapple

  • 1/2 cup cubed daikon (white radish)

  • 1 cup cubed smoked turkey or chicken (optional)

Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

  • 2 and 1/2 tablespoons sugar, dissolved in 1 tablespoon boiling water

  • 2 tablespoons orange juice

  • 1/2 cup oil

  • salt, to taste

  • 1 scallion, sliced thinly

Nut Garnish

  • 1 cup whole pecans or walnuts

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon water

Directions

Prepare the Sweet Potatoes and Nuts

1.

Heat sugar and water for the nuts in a small pot and bring to a boil immediately. Lower heat and add the nuts. Mix to coat and lay out on a baking paper, separating the nuts. Let cool.

2.

Heat a pot of oil and fry the sweet potato cubes until tender. Drain on a paper towel.

Assemble the Salad

1.

Place the lettuce in a bowl and top with fried sweet potato cubes, pineapple, daikon, and cubed turkey or chicken if using.

2.

Mix all ingredients for the vinaigrette in a container and shake well. Drizzle over salad. Sprinkle with nuts and serve.

Sunshine Salad

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