Sweet Potato and Ginger Slaw

Recipe courtesy of the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, julienned or coarsely grated (about 5 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup toasted walnuts pieces
1/4 cup sliced green onions

Cooking Directions:

1. In large bowl, whisk together oil, lime juice, sugar, ginger and salt.
2. Stir in sweet potatoes, walnuts and green onions.
3. Chill before serving.

Makes 8 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of recipe): Calories: 189; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 22mg; Fiber: 3g; Protein: 3g.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission.