Yam Salad
Maria Low
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Serves 4
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Ingredients
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3 fairly large yams (4 cups)
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1/2 cup sliced scallions- leave some for topping
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1 cup quick boil sweet peas
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1 red pepper roasted and diced
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1 cup chopped celery
Dressing
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4 tablespoons lime juice or Lemon Juice
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2 tablespoon tamari or 1/2 teaspoon of salt
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2 tablespoons of olive oil
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4 drops of Lemon Jade Young Living Essential Oil
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2-3 drops of Orange Young Living Essential oil
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2 drops Black Pepper Young Living Essential oil
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Suggested Essential Oils:
Lemon
Black Pepper
Orange
Jade Lemon
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Young Living Oils Used in this Recipe:
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Cut yams in quarters and place in boiling water. Boil until soft, but firm. (10-12 minutes). Mix dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
Remove yams and place in a bowl to cool. Once cooled cut into cubes. Optional: remove peel
Add red pepper, celery, scallions, peas to yams. Gently toss.
Add half of the dressing and fold it into salad. Allow to sit.
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Just before serving, add the rest of the dressing. Add some black pepper and top with scallion or chives. Add salt to taste.
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Optional: If you are introducing this dish for the first time, you may want to consider adding approximately a half cup of raisins. Great for picnics, pot lucks, side dish, the lunch box, handicap neighbor or for a graduation celebration.
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Optional oils: Lemon, Lemon Verbena black pepper, Tangerine, Citrus Fresh, Lemon Jade, Celery Seed. Lime, Citrus fresh
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We recently made this recipe for an Aromatherapy Game Night! It was delicious. You can learn how to host your own essential oil game night here.
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Enjoy!
