Ingredients

4 cups peeled and grated sweet potatoes (yams)

2 tart green apples, peeled,cored and chopped (Granny Smith or Pippin)

1/2 cup dried currant

1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted

1 orange, juice of

1 lime, juice of

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

2 cloves garlic, finely minced

salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1/3 cup olive oil

Preparation

Mix the sweet potatoes, apples, currants and pecans in a large bowl.

Combine the juices, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

Whisk together, then add the oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly.

Pour over the salad, toss well to combine well, then refrigerate overnight before serving.