Yam and Walnut Salad

I love subbing regular white potatoes for yams (ie. sweet potatoes) as a base for salads

Yam & Walnut Salads are perfect to pack for picnics 

and scooping into little containers for a midday snack

Yam & Walnut Salad

created by Snacking Squirrel

2 medium sweet potatoes 

3/4 cup chopped red onion

1/2 cup walnuts

1/2 cup raisins

2 Tbsp honey (or syrup) 

1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp ground cinnamon 

1/8 tsp cardamom (optional)

1/8 tsp nutmeg (optional)

1 pinch cayenne or chili powder

Step One: cut sweet potatoes/ yams into cubes

Step Two: combine honey, vinegar and spices together

Step Three: pour mixture onto sweet potatoes and massage with hands

Step Four: place on baking sheet and bake for 

30 minutes in pre-heated oven @ 375 Fahrenheit

Step Five: chop red onion (or white/yellow/green onion)

Step Six: after 30 minutes, remove from oven and sprinkle on chopped onion

Step Seven: place back in the oven and continue cooking for 30 more minutes

Step Eight: remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes

Step Nine: place back in bowl and add walnuts and raisins 

Step Ten: toss everything together and serve

Makes 4-5 servings