Sweet Potato Salad with Apple and Avocado

Sweet potato and sweet apples make for
a real nice foundation to support the
flavor combination of corn and avacado!

Ingredients:
1 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup frozen corn
1/4 cup unsalted hulled pumpkin seeds or pepitas
1 medium red apple, diced (1 cup)
1/2 small onion, finely chopped (½ cup)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup lime juice
2 Tbs. olive oil
1/2 avocado, finely diced

Directions:
Place sweet potatoes in large saucepan, and cover with water.
Bring to a boil, and cook 3 minutes.
Add corn, and cook 1 to 2 minutes more,
or until potatoes are tender.
Drain in colander and rinse under cold water to cool.
Drain well.
Toast pumpkin seeds in dry skillet over
medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes,
or until seeds begin to pop. Transfer to plate, and cool.
Combine apple, onion, cilantro,
and lime juice in large bowl.
Stir in sweet potatoes, corn, and oil,
and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Stir in avocado and toasted pumpkin seeds just before serving.