Southern Sweet Potato Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 c. salad dressing
2 Tbsp. orange juice
1 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. grated orange peel
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. sliced celery
1/3 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. chopped pecans
lettuce leaves (optional)
drained mandarin oranges (optional)

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, cook sweet potatoes in boiling salted water just until tender, about 5 to 8 minutes (do not overcook). Drain, toss with the lemon juice.