Grilled Yam Salad

Grilled yams add caramelly highlights to a boldly-dressed bed of kale.

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Salad Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. garnet yams, small

  • 3 cups water

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil

  • 1/2 tsp. salt

  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes

  • 1 bunch Red Russian kale, stemmed and cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese

 

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

  • 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Place whole yams in water, bring to boil, cook until fork-tender.
2. Drain, rinse in cold water, and let cool.
3. Peel yams and slice crosswise into 1″ rounds.
4. Mix 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and red pepper flakes; toss with yams.
5. Grill yams 12-15 minutes over medium heat, turning once. Remove from grill and cool.
6. In a large bowl, mix dressing ingredients.
7. Add kale to bowl and toss to coat.
8. Top with cooled yams and grated cheese.