Sweet Potato and Apple Salad

In Australia I don`t think I can ever recall seeing a sweet potato actually, which is why the first time I ever saw this recipe was right here in Japan.  I`m not exactly sure how common sweet potatoes are elsewhere in the world, but Japan seems to have quite a lot, maybe as much as regular potatoes.  Who knows?  Anyway, this is a very quick and easy to make salad which I like to compliment my dinner with quite frequently.  Give it a try.

Ingredients

• 1 sweet potato
• 1/2 a large apple
• Raisins
• Mayonnaise

Method

1. Wash and cut the sweet potato into bite-sized chucks by first cutting length ways along the center and then across it.  Boil on high for about 3 or 4 minutes, or until you can easily insert a chopstick into the potato without it crumbling apart.
2. While the sweet potato is boiling, wash and cut the apple into similar sized chunks and place into a large mixing bowl.  Once the sweet potato is ready, add the pieces into the bowl with the apple.
3. Add 2 or 3 spoonfuls of mayonnaise, whatever you feel is appropriate because it will depend on your taste and the flavor of your mayonnaise.  Personally, I like to use Kraft light and tangy mayonnaise but any is fine really.
4. Finally, add a few raisins to the bowl, mix gently and serve.  Serves 2 or 3.