Best 11 Yam Salad Recipes

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Looking for a delicious and healthy dish to add to your culinary repertoire? Yam salad is an excellent choice, as it is not only bursting with flavor but also packed with nutrients. Made with simple ingredients that are easily accessible, this salad is sure to become a favorite among your family and friends. Whether you're cooking for a special occasion or simply looking for a refreshing and nutritious meal, yam salad is a perfect choice. With its vibrant colors and delightful textures, this dish will tantalize your taste buds and provide a satisfying treat for your palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GREEN MANGO AND PAPAYA SALAD IN CLASSIC THAI DRESSING (YAM MAMUANG)



Green Mango and Papaya Salad in Classic Thai Dressing (Yam Mamuang) image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 green papaya, peeled and julienned
2 large green mangoes, peeled and julienned
1 pound haricots verts or long string beans, cut into 1-inch sections
6 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon ground dried shrimp*
1 teaspoon finely sliced fresh Thai Red Chili*
1 bunch cilantro, stems removed
1 teaspoon dried chili flakes (optional)
8 Bibb lettuce leaves (to serve)
12 cherry tomatoes, cut in half (to serve)
2 tablespoons roasted ground peanuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine green mango, papaya, string beans and lemon juice. Set aside for 5 minutes. In a wok or frying pan, heat oil, add garlic and fry until golden. Add onions and fry until clear. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on absorbent kitchen paper.
  • To the mango mixture add fish sauce, sugar, dried shrimp, chili, cilantro and dried chili flakes, if desired. Toss gently and chill.
  • Serve on a bed of 2 Bibb lettuce leaves, with garnishes of tomato halves, peanuts, fried onion and garlic

ROASTED YAM AND KALE SALAD



Roasted Yam and Kale Salad image

A bright contrast in flavors makes this salad a favorite among friends and family. The yams have a subtle sweetness that pairs nicely with the caramelized onions and kale.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 jewel yams, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch kale, torn into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Toss the yams with 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and arrange evenly onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the yams are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool to room temperature in the refrigerator.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and garlic until the onion has caramelized to a golden brown, about 15 minutes. Stir in the kale, cooking until wilted and tender. Transfer the kale mixture to a bowl, and cool to room temperature in the refrigerator.
  • Once all the ingredients have cooled, combine the yams, kale, red wine vinegar, and fresh thyme in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and gently stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 46.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

YAM NUEA - THAI BEEF SALAD



Yam Nuea - Thai Beef Salad image

Make and share this Yam Nuea - Thai Beef Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb center cut beef tenderloin
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice, to taste
2 tablespoons asian fish sauce, to taste
1/2 teaspoon sugar, to taste, if desired
2 small Thai red chili peppers (or serrano) or 2 small Thai green chili, minced (or serrano)
1/2 cup thinly slices shallot (about 2 large)
4 scallions, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 cup packed fresh coriander leaves, washed well and spun dry
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1 seedless cucumber

Steps:

  • Prepare grill (or preheat broiler).
  • Halve tenderloin horizontally to form 2 approximately 1-inch-thick pieces.
  • Rub both sides of each piece with black pepper, pressing it into meat.
  • Grill beef on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 5 to 8 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
  • (Alternatively, broil beef on oiled rack of a broiler pan about 3 to 5 inches from heat 6 to 7 minutes on each side for medium-rare.) Transfer beef to a cutting board and cool 30 minutes (I actually prefer it warm).
  • If desired, chill beef, loosely wrapped, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day to facilitate thin slicing.
  • But beef across grain into very thin slices.
  • In a large bowl stir together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chilies until combined will (sugar should be dissolved if using).
  • Add beef, shallots, scallions, coriander, and mint and toss will.
  • Score cucumber lengthwise with tines of a fork and cut crosswise into thin slices.
  • Arrange cucumber around edge of a platter and mound beef salad in center.
  • Garnish beef with coriander sprig and serve with rice.

YAM AND RUSSET POTATO SALAD WITH GREENS AND BACON



Yam and Russet Potato Salad with Greens and Bacon image

Categories     Salad     Mustard     Potato     Side     Bacon     Sweet Potato/Yam     Summer     Honey     Mustard Greens     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
9 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 pound yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 slices bacon
10 large mustard green leaves, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 4 cups)

Steps:

  • Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Steam russets until tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer to large bowl; toss with 1 tablespoon dressing. Steam yams until tender, about 7 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl; toss with 1 tablespoon dressing.
  • Fry bacon in large skillet until crisp. Transfer to paper towels. Drain. Crumble bacon. Add yams, bacon and mustard greens to russets. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)

THAI CATFISH SALAD (YAM PLA DOOK FOO)



Thai Catfish Salad (Yam Pla Dook Foo) image

Make and share this Thai Catfish Salad (Yam Pla Dook Foo) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ummi77

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium catfish
2 cups cooking oil
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
8 birds eye chiles, sliced
1/2 cup julienned green mango
1/4 cup shallot, finely sliced
3 tablespoons roasted peanut oil, pound coarsely
breadcrumbs (optional)
lettuce leaf (to garnish)
coriander leaves (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Steam catfish till done and let cool.
  • Remove flesh and crumble into small bite-sized pieces and spread.
  • (If thick,then inside will not be crispy) Heat oil at medium heat and deep fry the catfish crumbs.
  • Fry until golden brown, remove and drain oil from crumbs using kitchen towel.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix sugar, fish sauce and birdeye chili.
  • Add mangoes, shallot, groundnut and mix well.
  • Serve on lettuce and garnish with coriander.

THAI TOFU SALAD (YAM TAOHU)



Thai Tofu Salad (Yam Taohu) image

Received in email from Herbivoracious.com. Can't wait to try it out! Created by Michael Natkin. Link to original recipe: http://www.herbivoracious.com/2010/02/thai-tofu-salad-recipe.html

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon soy sauce
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar (preferably palm sugar)
1 -3 chili pepper, Thai bird, seeds and ribs removed
1/2 cup shallot, thinly sliced, preferably large red variety
salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 lb tofu, extra-firm, cut into 3/8-inch thick slabs
salt
black pepper
1 cup English cucumber, medium diced seedless
4 green onions, white and light green parts, cut into small bite sized lengths
1/2 cup cilantro leaf (& some for garnish)
2 tablespoons mint, minced fresh

Steps:

  • For the dressing:.
  • Stir together the liquids with the sugar. Lightly crush & add the chilis & shallots to the liquid. Will taste hugely overwhelming - no worries. It is balanced by the tofu.
  • For the salad:.
  • Heat the oil over a medium-high flame in a large skillet. Author suggests cast iron - I use French stainless. Dry the tofu. Brown the tofu in the skillet - about 5 minutes a side. Flip and brown on the other side. Remove to drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Slice the tofu (when cool enough to handle) thinly, about 1/8" or so.
  • Toss the tofu and all remaining ingredients with the dressing. Alternatively drizzle with dressing or serve the dressing on the side in little bowls to dip a bite at a time (my fav).
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve.

TASTE OF THAI BEEF SALAD - YAM NUEA



Taste of Thai Beef Salad - Yam Nuea image

From the Taste of Thai company. This recipe from the label looked so interesting that it needed to be shared.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Steak

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb flank steak
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce (A Taste of Thai Fish Sauce is in the Asian food aisle at the supermarket)
2 tablespoons minced red chili peppers
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 small red onion, sliced thinly
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 scallions, chopped (green onions)
1 head lettuce, torn into bite sized pieces (or greens of your choice)

Steps:

  • Grill or broil flank steak.
  • Slice into thin bite size pieces.
  • Chill.
  • Combine lime juice, fish sauce, minced red chili peppers, and garlic in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Add red onion, cucumber, cilantro, scallions and chilled steak.
  • Toss together well and serve over torn lettuce.

RAW YAM SALAD



Raw Yam Salad image

Aromatic, refreshing, quick and very healthy! Not to mention easy too. A side dish that goes with just about any chicken or fish dinner but can also be enjoyed just as a snack. My mother and I came up with this little specialty about a year ago and has become a staple in our meal planning. I get my lavender and fennel from my local health food store. If you don't have grape seed oil you can use olive oil but the grape seed oil is lighter. Also, white wine vinegar works well as a substitute for rice vinegar. If you find the dressing was not enough to saturate all the yam just add more until desired amount and flavor.

Provided by Trish

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ½ cups peeled and shredded yam
1 cup dried whole cranberries
⅔ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup grapeseed oil
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons dried lavender, crushed
1 ½ teaspoons fennel seed, crushed
2 pinches freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix yam, cranberries, and pecans together in a large bowl.
  • Combine grapeseed oil, vinegar, lemon juice, lavender, fennel, and black pepper in a jar with a lid. Cover and shake until blended. Pour dressing over yam mixture and toss to coat. Chill in refrigerator at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 7.7 mg, Sugar 16.8 g

YAM PINEAPPLE SALAD



Yam Pineapple Salad image

Flavored with celery, cashews & red bell pepper, this salad is not only yummy but is so colorful and makes a lovely dish for holidays.The word yam comes from African words njam, nyami, or djambi, meaning "to eat," and was first recorded in America in 1676. I found it in an ARP magazine from chef Art Smith.

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 yams (small-sweet potatoes can be substituted)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon mustard
4 celery ribs (sliced 1/4-inch thick)
1 red pepper (small-diced)
1 cup pineapple (fresh or cannned diced)
2 scallions (chopped)
salt & pepper
1/2 cup cashews (coarsely chopped)
1/4 cup chives (chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400, wrap potaotes in foil, bake 40-60 min., unwrap, when cool, cut into 3/4" chucks, check often as salad is best when potatoes are not cooked till soft.
  • In a large bowl mix remaining ingredients (except cashews), gently stir in potatoes, chill covered about 1 hour.
  • Fold in cashews and sprinkle with chives -- enjoy!

THAI BEEF SALAD (YAM NEUA)



THAI BEEF SALAD (YAM NEUA) image

Categories     Salad     Beef     Low Carb     Quick & Easy

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 34

For the Steak
1 ½ LB Flank Steak
Peanut Oil, Fine Sea Salt & freshly ground Black Pepper
1 Cup Low Sodium Fat Free Beef Stock
6 TBS Fresh Lime Juice
4 TBS Fish Sauce (Nam Pla)
2 tsp Brown Sugar
½ Cup Thinly Sliced Shallots
Accompaniments
8 Scallions sliced diagonally into ½ " pieces
½ Cup Mint leaves, torn
½ Cup Cilantro Leaves
½ Cup Blanched Bean Sprouts
1 5oz bag of Spring Lettuce mix
Lime Wedges for garnish
Crushed peanuts for garnish
Drizzle of Sesame Oil (Optional)
12 Grape Tomatoes, halved
1 Makrud (Kaffir) Lime leaf, finely sliced (chiffonade)
Pickled Cucumber
2 Hot House or 1 English Cucumber sliced ¼ thick
1 Carrot, peeled and julienned into 1" sticks.
¼ cup Rice (or other 5% acidity) vinegar
2 TBS lime juice
1 TBS Sugar
2 TBS water
2 tsp salt
Table Sauce
5 Cloves of garlic minced
2 TBS lime juice
2 TBS fish sauce
2 TBS water
2 tsp Brown Sugar
5 Thai Bird chilies, sliced

Steps:

  • Prepare Cucumbers Heat vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt and water to dissolve. Remove from heat and add cucumber and carrot. Refrigerate until ready to use. Make Table Sauce Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Stir and taste after 10 mins to adjust flavors, adding more of each ingredient as desired. Grill Steak Rub steak with oil and liberally sprinkle with salt & pepper. Direct grill over high heat to sear, about 3 mins, turn and grill another 2 mins. Meat should be rare. Remove from grill, tent with foil and let rest while assembling remaining ingredients, about 20 mins. Arrange Accompaniments Toss all ingredients except tomatoes in a large bow and spread over serving platter. To finish Bring stock, lime juice, fish sauce and sugar to a boil in a large stock pot. Remove heat. Add shallots. Slice steak into thin strips at a 45 degree angle across grain. Add any accumulated juices to stock pot. Using tongs, quickly dunk the meat, in batches, into the stock and then add to the platter. Strain cucumbers and carrots and arrange on platter. Dot with tomatoes. Drizzle remaining stock liquid over platter. Sprinkle over peanuts, sesame oil if using and lime leaf shreds. Serve passing Lime wedges and Table Sauce to spike up the flavors.

ROASTED YAM & KALE SALAD RECIPE - (4/5)



Roasted Yam & Kale Salad Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by YOder

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 garnet or jewel yams, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch kale, torn into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss yams with 2 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and arrange evenly onto a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until the yams are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool to room temperature in the refrigerator. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and garlic until the onion has caramelized to a golden brown, about 15 minutes. Stir in the kale, cooking until wilted and tender. Transfer the kale mixture to a bowl, and cool to room temperature in the refrigerator. Once all the ingredients have cooled, combine the yams, kale, red wine vinegar, and fresh thyme in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and stir gently.

Tips:

  • Choose yams that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin.
  • If you're using canned yams, rinse them thoroughly before using.
  • To save time, you can microwave the yams instead of boiling them.
  • Be careful not to overcook the yams, or they will become mushy.
  • If you're making a salad with raw yams, be sure to peel them first.
  • For a sweeter salad, use brown sugar or honey instead of white sugar.
  • Add some chopped nuts or dried fruit to your salad for extra flavor and texture.
  • Serve your salad immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Yam salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, main course, or snack. With its sweet and tangy flavor, yam salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give yam salad a try.

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