Best 8 Apple Yam Salad Recipes

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Searching for a tantalizing and wholesome salad recipe? Look no further than the heavenly Apple Yam Salad, a delightful fusion of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. This delectable salad is a symphony of crisp apples, roasted yams, crunchy walnuts, creamy feta cheese, and a vibrant honey-lime dressing. It's a perfect accompaniment to any main course or can be enjoyed as a light and refreshing meal on its own. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing aroma, this salad will be the star of your next gathering. Additionally, this article not only offers the Apple Yam Salad recipe but also includes variations like the Curried Apple Yam Salad, a flavorful twist with a hint of curry powder, and the Apple Yam Salad with Quinoa, a protein-packed option that will keep you satisfied. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with this versatile and delicious salad!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE & YAM SALAD



Apple & Yam Salad image

The nifty thing about this refreshing salad is ... the sweet potatoes are raw. Yes, it can be done! This salad is similar to one created by Charlie Myers at The Gumbo Pot at the Farmer's Market in Los Angeles. It has to be made in advance and sit overnight, so that the raw sweet potatoes can soften and all the flavors can meld properly.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups peeled and grated sweet potatoes (yams)
2 tart green apples, peeled,cored and chopped (Granny Smith or Pippin)
1/2 cup dried currant
1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted
1 orange, juice of
1 lime, juice of
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Mix the sweet potatoes, apples, currants and pecans in a large bowl.
  • Combine the juices, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Whisk together, then add the oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly.
  • Pour over the salad, toss well to combine well, then refrigerate overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.9, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 79.4, Carbohydrate 38.9, Fiber 6, Sugar 19.8, Protein 3.2

SWEET POTATO APPLE SALAD



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Enjoy this delicious sweet potato and apple salad that's sprinkled with walnut - a tasty side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/4 lb sweet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 lb Granny Smith apples (about 4 medium), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons raisins
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise

Steps:

  • In 4- to 6-quart Dutch oven, place steamer basket; add 1/2 inch water (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place sweet potatoes in basket; cover tightly and heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; steam covered 16 to 17 minutes or until tender. Plunge potatoes into ice water until cold; drain.
  • Meanwhile, sprinkle walnuts in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until golden brown.
  • In large bowl, sprinkle apples with sugar and lime juice; toss gently to coat. Stir in sweet potatoes, raisins, salt and 3 tablespoons of the walnuts.
  • In small bowl, stir together yogurt and mayonnaise. Pour over sweet potato mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon walnuts. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 50 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg

ROASTED SWEET POTATO AND APPLE SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Roasted Sweet Potato And Apple Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, salt, ground black pepper, ground cinnamon, sweet potato, boneless, skinless chicken breast, olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, paprika, apple, baby spinach, feta cheese, walnuts

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Sides

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup sweet potato, diced
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 apple, cored and sliced
2 cups baby spinach
2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted, unsalted, and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • In a measuring cup, add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, pepper, and cinnamon and whisk to combine.
  • Place sweet potatoes and chicken breast on a parchment paper-lined sheet tray and season with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Bake until chicken is cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender, 15-18 minutes.
  • Slice the chicken breast.
  • Toss the sweet potatoes and sliced chicken with the sliced apples, feta, and walnuts and drizzle with vinaigrette.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 21 grams

YAM AND APPLE CASSEROLE



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Perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday, yams and apples are baked with a sweet glaze.

Provided by VEGAS

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large yams
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 ½ cups apple juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
3 large apples - peeled, cored and sliced

Steps:

  • Place yams in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 30 minutes, or until tender but firm. Drain, peel, and cut into 1/3 inch thick slices.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the cornstarch and brown sugar. Mix in the apple juice, lemon juice, cinnamon, and allspice.
  • Alternate layers of yams and apples in the prepared baking dish. Pour the apple juice mixture over the layers.
  • Cover, and bake 1 hour in the preheated oven. Remove cover, and continue baking 30 minutes. Baste frequently with the juices from the pan to prevent drying.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.6 calories, Carbohydrate 93 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 10.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 54.9 mg, Sugar 27.8 g

YAM SALAD



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This western African dish has many variations. Feel free to experiment and make it your own. (Try to use real yams, not sweet potatoes.) From "The Africa Cookbook".

Provided by realbirdlady

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb yam, boiled and cubed
2 onions, minced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and minced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and minced
1/4 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, gently mix all ingredients.
  • Cover and chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.7, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 116.7, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 5.8, Protein 2.9

SWEET POTATO AND APPLE SALAD



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A wonderful side dish / salad to serve either straight from the oven or to let come to room temperature for serving. Makes it a wonderful choice during a dinner party since it can cool and still be a delicious. Found in an old Cooking Light magazine. Servings are 1/2 cup in size (I have edited this recipe to reflect a better perception of servings based on reviews)

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 , 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups sweet potatoes, peeled & cubed (about 2 lbs)
1/2 cup sweet onion, chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup orange juice, fresh
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups granny smith apples, cubed (about 1 1/4 lbs)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Wash, peel and cube the sweet potatoes (1 1/2" cubes).
  • Combine potatoes and onion in a 13x9" baking dish.
  • Combine sugar, orange juice, oil, lemon juice, salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Then pour this over the potato mixture - tossing well to coat.
  • Cover baking dish and bake at 350F for 30 minutes (stir occasionally).
  • Wash and cube the Granny Smith apples (1" cubes). Stir in the apple cubes to the casserole and then bake covered an additional 15 minutes or until apple is tender.
  • Uncover dish and bake an additional 5 minutes.

SWEET POTATO, CELERY, AND APPLE SALAD



Sweet Potato, Celery, and Apple Salad image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small sweet potato, peeled and finely julienned (2 cups)
1 tart apple, cored and finely julienned
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
3 radishes, finely julienned
3 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, ginger, and oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In another bowl, combine sweet potato, apple, celery, scallions, radishes, sesame seeds, and cilantro.
  • Drizzle dressing over salad and season with salt and pepper.

THAI YAM SALAD



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I got this recipe from a coworker. She brings this salad to all the potlucks. Everyone always devours it with raves! Everyone always wants the recipe and she was happy to oblige. Wonderful flavors! She has since moved on and so I am posting it here so I don't lose it. It is written exactly as she provided. I am going to have to look up the red pepper sauce she uses and make it to figure out the amounts. Then I will edit the recipe with more exact directions.

Provided by Alskann

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 -3 large yams, baked until tender then cubed
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 scallions or 1 green onion, sliced thin
1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds (to taste)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (to taste)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1/3 cup olive oil
sesame oil, to taste (optional)
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1 crushed garlic clove
2 -3 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup soy sauce (to taste)
1 (5 ounce) bottle thai red pepper sauce (the bottle with the rooster on the label)

Steps:

  • Mix dressing together.
  • Pour over other ingredients; mix well.
  • Serve chilled or warm.
  • Cooking time is for baking the yams.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.8, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 982.9, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 5.1

Tips:

  • Choose crisp, firm apples that hold their shape well when sliced, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady.
  • Peel the yams before boiling them to prevent the skins from becoming tough and fibrous.
  • Boil the yams until they are tender but still hold their shape. Overcooked yams will become mushy.
  • Allow the yams to cool slightly before slicing them to prevent them from breaking apart.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the apples and yams to ensure clean, even slices.
  • Toss the apple and yam slices with the dressing immediately after slicing to prevent them from browning.
  • Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Garnish the salad with chopped nuts, seeds, or herbs before serving for an extra touch of flavor and texture.

Conclusion:

This apple yam salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet and tangy dressing complements the crisp apples and tender yams perfectly, and the salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad to serve, give this apple yam salad a try.

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