The Educated Eater Canada

By: Amanda Bretthauer, RHN – Clinton, BC

“A really flavourful and colourful salad that will turn yam dislikers into yam lovers!”

Ingredients:

• 4 cups peeled yams, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 onion, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 4 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
• 4 TBSP maple syrup
• sea salt and fresh pepper to taste
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¾ cup fresh chopped parsley
• balsamic vinegar sweetened with a little maple syrup for a dressing

Directions:

1. Mix first 7 ingredients together and roast at 450 F until yams and onions are browned and carmelized.
2. Transfer to a bowl and let cool to room temperature.
3. Toss in fresh parsley and dressing. Let set 15 minutes before serving…….even better the next day!