Sweet Potato and Walnut Salad [Vegan]

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This is a great side dish that is perfect for fall. The sweet and savory flavors of the Yam and Walnut in this salad are sure to please you and your guests on any occasion.

Sweet Potato and Walnut Salad [Vegan]

This Recipe is :

Dairy Free Vegan

Serves

4 - 5

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes
3/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
2 Tbsp maple syrup
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp cardamom (optional)
1/8 tsp nutmeg (optional)
1 pinch cayenne or chili powder

Preparation

Cut sweet potatoes/yams into cubes
Combine maple syrup, vinegar and spices together
Pour mixture onto sweet potatoes and massage with hands
Place on baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes in pre-heated oven @ 375 Fahrenheit
Chop red onion (or white/yellow/green onion)
After 30 minutes, remove from oven and sprinkle on chopped onion
Place back in the oven and continue cooking for 30 more minutes
Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes
Place back in bowl and add walnuts and raisins
Toss everything together and serve

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AUTHOR & RECIPE DETAILS

Kate is the self-taught photographer, cook and blogger behind Cookie and Kate, a blog that celebrates whole foods and vegetarian fare. Her conviction that food should both delight the senses and nourish the body drives her quest for the next great recipe.