SUMMERTIME YAM SALAD

Ingredients

• 8 cups cubed peeled yams
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp packed golden brown sugar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 1 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper

Directions

1. Cook yams in boiling salted water just until tender; drain. Transfer yams to a bowl. Cool to room temperature.
2. Meanwhile, to prepare dressing, whisk together vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, hot pepper sauce and salt until combined. Gradually whisk in oil until blended.
3. Combine celery, green onions, bell peppers, parsley, jalapeno pepper and yams in a large bowl. Add dressing and stir gently to combine.