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Sweet Potato Salad With Toasted Pecans

1. Sweet potatoes and pecans just seem to go together, but you can use any favorite nut for this recipe. Toast them first to bring out extra flavor.
2. For easy nut toasting: Spread chopped nuts on an 18-by-13-inch rimmed baking sheet and toast in a 350-degree oven until browned and fragrant, about 5 to 10 minutes. Stir once during cooking time.
3. Smoked paprika is easily found in supermarket spice aisles. It lends just the right amount of smoky complexity to this great make-and-take salad.
4. Sweet potatoes are filled with fiber, vitamins and minerals to support optimal health for your heart, eyes, skin and immune system.
5. Celery may be extremely low-calorie, but it’s rich in important, bone-building vitamin K.
6. Pecans, like all nuts, provide a little protein, dozens of vitamins and minerals, and heart-healthy fats.