
Yam Salad
Maria Low
Serves 4
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
Suggested Essential Oils:
Lemon
Black Pepper
Orange
Jade Lemon
Young Living Oils Used in this Recipe:


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.
Just before serving, add the rest of the dressing. Add some black pepper and top with scallion or chives. Add salt to taste.


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.
Optional oils: Lemon, Lemon Verbena black pepper, Tangerine, Citrus Fresh, Lemon Jade, Celery Seed. Lime, Citrus fresh
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.
Enjoy!
