Asparagus Yam Salad Recipe

Name: Asparagus Yam Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups chopped yams or 3 cups sweet potatoes; 1 tablespoon oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 1 lb fresh asparagus spear, tough ends snapped off and cut into 2 inch pieces; boiling water; ice water; 1/3 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans; 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves; 2 tablespoons oil; 2 tablespoons chili sauce; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

3 cups chopped yams or 3 cups sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 lb fresh asparagus spear, tough ends snapped off and cut into 2 inch pieces
boiling water
ice water
1/3 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons chili sauce
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
Toss first four ingredients in a large bowl.
2
Place on a greased baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in 375u00b0F oven for 25 minutes, turning once.
3
Drizzle with maple syrup . Stir and bake for another 15 minutes until browned. Place back in large bowl.
4
Blanch asparagus in the boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes until bright green. Drain and plunge into ice water. Let stand 10 minutes until chilled. Drain and add to yam or sweet potato.
5
Add pecans to veggies and toss.
6
Dressing: Process mint, second amount of oil, chili sauce, vinegar and salt in blender. Drizzle over veggies and toss.

350

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups chopped yams or 3 cups sweet potatoes, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Yam Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Asparagus Yam Salad

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