Asian Sweet Potato Salad with Cucumbers, Dates and Arugula
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
 - Kosher salt
 - 1/2 cup grated carrot
 - 1 tablespoon grated ginger
 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
 - 2 tablespoons mirin rice wine
 - 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper
 - 4 cups lightly packed Israeli arugula
 - 1/2 hothouse cucumber, finely sliced
 - 1 cup fresh picked cilantro leaves
 - 1 cup dates, pitted and cut in 1/2
 - 2 cups crispy wonton strips
 - 1 lemon, juiced
 - Olive oil
 - Splash soy sauce
 - Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
 
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Instructions
- Begin by peeling and dicing sweet potatoes. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the potatoes, reduce heat and cook until just tender but still have a little bite. Drain and place in a bowl to cool.
 - Combine the dressing ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Once potatoes are cool toss with dressing and set aside on salad platter.
 - Combine ingredients in a large mixing bowl and dress with lemon juice, olive oil, to taste, a splash of soy sauce, and a little salt and pepper. Toss well and place on top of the sweet potatoes to serve as a complete salad.
 
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