Sweet Potato Salad with Pineapple and Jalapeno POINTS® Value | 3 Servings | 6 Preparation Time | 15 min Cooking Time | 15 min Level of Difficulty | Easy side dishes | We used unsweetened canned pineapple for a flavorful twist on a traditional picnic favorite. Hint: Cut the potatoes and the pineapple in the same bite-size chunks for easy eating. Ingredients: 2 pound sweet potato(es), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 medium pineapple, cored and cubed (about 2 cups) 1/4 medium jalapeno pepper(s), finely minced (about 2 tsp; do not touch seeds with bare hands) 2 1/2 Tbsp basil, fresh, chopped 2 tsp olive oil 4 tsp soy sauce 1/4 cup diet ginger ale

Directions: Steam potatoes until tender but not mushy, about 12 to 15 minutes; cool to room temperature. Place potatoes in a medium bowl; add pineapple. Combine remaining ingredients in a cup; mix well. Pour dressing over potato mixture and toss to coat. Yields about 1 cup per serving.