Roasted Yams with Spinach Salad

A gorgeous spinach salad lightly dressed with a hint of apple-flavored vinaigrette and tossed with herb-roasted, honey-coated yams.

Ingredients

2 large yams, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

2 Tablespoons olive oil

1 Tablespoon GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach, washed, dried, stems removed

Dressing:

2 cups apple cider

2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1/3 cup olive oil

pepper to taste

Honey Tips

Honey Flavors and Colors

Honey has different flavors and colors, depending on the location and kinds of flowers the bees visit. Climatic conditions of the area also influence its flavor and color.

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°.
Place yams in a 9×13-inch pan. Drizzle with olive oil and honey. Sprinkle with rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Cover tightly with foil and bake 15 minutes. Carefully remove foil. Stir, cover and bake another 15 minutes until tender. While yams are baking, prepare dressing.

Dressing:
In a medium pan bring apple cider to a boil. Boil gently 15-20 minutes until reduced to 1/4 cup. Remove from heat. Stir in vinegar. Slowly whisk until well combined. Add pepper to taste.
To assemble:
Tear spinach into bite-size pieces and put in a large bowl. Toss with warm dressing to wilt spinach. Add warm yam chunks. Toss again and serve.
Serves: 4