Pear Yam Salad

• 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed or 2 lbs yams
• 3 fresh pears
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 14 cup toasted pecans
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 13 cup raisins
• 13 cup light mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 12 teaspoon ground ginger
• salt

1. In saucepan, cook the yams for 8 to 10 minutes in boiling water just until tender.
2. Do not over cook.
3. Drain; set aside to cool.
4. Core the pears and cut into chunks.
5. Toss the pears with the lemon juice and mix with the cooled yams in a large bowl.
6. Add the pecans, celery and raisins, mixing gently.
7. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, honey, ginger and salt.
8. Pour the dressing over the yam-pear mixture, mixing gently to coat the salad.
9. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

sweet potatoes, fresh pears, lemon juice, pecans, celery, raisins, light mayonnaise, honey, ground ginger, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pear-yam-salad-511938 (may not work)