Yam Salad with Toasted Pecans and Cranberries

Serves: 6
Contains many antioxidants, vitamin C, beta-carotene, vitamin A.
High in soluble fiber, good source of selenium, zinc, and omega three fatty acids.
Step one:

  • 1T Whole grain mustard
  • 2T Maple syrup
  • ½ cup Lemon Juice
  • 2T Olive oil
  • 1T Walnut oil
  • 1t. Cinnamon
  • 1/2t nutmeg
  • 1/2t Sea salt

Step two:

  • 2 each Shallots, minced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 bunch Parsley, chopped
  • 1 bunch Chive, chopped
  • 2T Sage, chopped

Step three:

  • 2 each Yams, peeled and diced, cooked until just tender.
  • 2 each Parsnips, peeled and diced, cooked until just tender.
  • 1 each Butternut squash, peeled and diced, cooked until just tender.
  • 3 oz. Pecans, toasted
  • 4 oz Dried Cranberries

Method:

  1. Whisk step one ingredients together in medium mixing bowl.
  2. Add step two ingredients and let stand for 30 min.
  3. In large mixing bowl combine all ingredients and mix well.
  4. Cover platter with greens of choice.
  5. Place mixed yam salad in middle of platter.