Spicy Yam " Potato" Salad Recipe

Name: Spicy Yam " Potato" Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs yams, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks; ¾ teaspoon salt, divided; 2 celery ribs, with leaves minced; 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (substiitute a milder chili if desired); ½ cup diced red onions or ½ cup yellow onion; ⅓ cup diced green bell pepper; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped or 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 5 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon canola oil; ⅓ teaspoon chili powder (original recipe specified Tabasco); 1 teaspoon prepared dry mustard; 3 slices pepper bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled or 3 slices tempeh bacon; fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley

Servings: persons

2 lbs yams, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
2 celery ribs, with leaves minced
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (substiitute a milder chili if desired)
½ cup diced red onions or ½ cup yellow onion
⅓ cup diced green bell pepper
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped or 1 tablespoon dried parsley
5 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
⅓ teaspoon chili powder (original recipe specified Tabasco)
1 teaspoon prepared dry mustard
3 slices pepper bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled or 3 slices tempeh bacon
fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Arrange the cut up yams (or sweet potatoes if using) on a baking pan in single layer.
3
Drizzle with a little bit of oil or cooking oil spray.
4
Sprinkle with half of the salt and bake for about 25 minutes or until fork tender.
5
While the yams are baking, stir together in a large serving bowl the remaining salt, celery, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, 3/4 of the crumbled bacon and all other ingredients.
6
Next, add the cooked yams into the salad bowl and toss together gently to coat.
7
Sprinkle the remaining bacon crumbles on top of salad and garnish with fresh parsley.
8
Serve immediately or chill.
9
Adjust seasonings before serving.

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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: 2 lbs yams, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks, ¾ teaspoon salt, divided, 2 celery ribs, with leaves minced, 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (substiitute a milder chili if desired), and more.

Yes, Spicy Yam " Potato" 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.

Spicy Yam " Potato" Salad

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