Sweet Potato Salad with Orange-Maple Dressing

Ingredients:

• 1.3 kg red-skinned sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 cm cubes.
• 0.5 cups extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons natural maple syrup
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp. chopped peeled ginger root
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt + more to taste
• 0.5 cup chopped green onions
• 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 1/4 cup brown raisins

Preparation:

1. In a large saucepan with a steamer basket, steam the sweet potatoes in batches until tender, 12-15 minutes per batch. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool to room temperature.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, prepare the orange-maple dressing by whisking together the olive oil, maple syrup, orange juice, vinegar, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Add green onions, parsley, pecans and raisins to the cooled sweet potatoes.
4. Drizzle with the orange-maple dressing and toss gently. Season with salt and pepper to taste. This salad can be made a few hours ahead of time, covered, and refrigerated until ready to serve.