Monday, July 2, 2007

Tropical Sweet Potato Salad


Another tasty looking treat from Clara's Cravings



Tropical Sweet Potato Salad.

3 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
chili powder, salt, pepper, and evoo
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 can pineapple chunks, drained, 1/2 cup juice reserved
1/2 cup shredded coconut, toasted
1/2 cup sliced green onions
juice of 2 limes
cumin, crushed red pepper, salt & pepper

Preheat oven to 450F. Arrange sweet potato chunks on a foil-lined baking sheet. Spray with evoo, season with salt, pepper, and chili powder, and toss to coat. Roast for 25-30 minutes, until tender when pierced with a fork, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and cool completely.

Combine roasted sweet potatoes with red pepper, pineapple, coconut, and green onions. Whisk together pineapple juice, lime juice, and season to taste with cumin, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper. Pour over potato mixture and stir gently to combine. Chill before serving.

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