Tasty, sweet and a bit nutty! Raw shredded sweet potato is tossed with diced apples, lemon juice, thinly sliced celery, golden raisins and slivered toasted almonds in reduced-fat mayonnaise.

Sweets 'n Nuts Slaw

2 cups shredded raw sweet potatoes

1 cup diced apples

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 cup thinly sliced celery

1/2 cups golden raisins

1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds or sunflower seeds

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise

1. In bowl, toss sweet potatoes with ice water. Let stand several minutes; drain.
2. In serving bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add sweet potatoes and remaining ingredients; blend well. Chill until ready to serve.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe provided of North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission.