A refreshing and light way to begin any meal. Use as a side dish any time too.
Heat sugar and water for the nuts in a small pot and bring to a boil immediately. Lower heat and add the nuts. Mix to coat and lay out on a baking paper, separating the nuts. Let cool.
Heat a pot of oil and fry the sweet potato cubes until tender. Drain on a paper towel.
Place the lettuce in a bowl and top with fried sweet potato cubes, pineapple, daikon, and cubed turkey or chicken if using.
Mix all ingredients for the vinaigrette in a container and shake well. Drizzle over salad. Sprinkle with nuts and serve.