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Sweet potato salad

5/25/2018

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My take on the traditional potato salad pairs the natural sweetness of cinnamon with the tanginess of Dijon mustard.

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Marco Verch (CC BY 2.0)
Letting the salad set up in the refrigerator for as long as 24 hours prior to serving allows the flavors to mingle perfectly. Cinnamon is one of humanity’s oldest known spices, dating back to at least 2,700 BC. Prized for its medicinal properties in ancient China, it is now used the world over. Cinnamon is an excellent source of manganese, which helps grow strong bones, maintains skin integrity, helps to control blood sugar and protects against free radical damage.
Prep
½ cup frozen edamame
3 pounds sweet potatoes
½ inch ginger
½ lime
½ small red onion
3 stalks celery
¼ cup fresh dill
 
Thaw and shell edamame. Dice sweet potatoes. Grate ginger. Juice lime. Thinly slice onion and celery. Finely chop dill. 

Stovetop
In a medium saucepan with a steamer basket and 1 inch of water, steam sweet potatoes until tender, 10 – 15 minutes. Allow to cool.

Dressing
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon Himalayan salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Whisk together lime juice, mustard, ginger, cinnamon, salt and pepper.

Salad
Combine onion, edamame, celery and dill in a large bowl. Stir in sweet potatoes and toss with dressing. Cover and refrigerate at least two, and up to 24 hours.
 
Preparation: 20 minutes, plus 2 hours to set
Serves: 4

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Kale and Beet Salad

1/27/2017

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This dazzling salad is a big hit with guests and at potlucks.

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It’s bright, colorful and utterly appealing. For added flair, consider slicing the beets or cutting them into fine matchsticks. Beets are mighty, yet humble root vegetables. They contain powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. Like other cruciferous vegetables, kale has a high concentration of the antioxidants carotenoids and flavonoids, which have been shown to prevent cancer. Kale is also an excellent source of vitamin K, which is a critical nutrient in supporting the body’s inflammatory process. This is a wonderful salad for any point along your journey to better health. 
Prep
½ cup pumpkin seeds
1 bunch kale
1 large golden beet
1 large red beet
½ red onion
2 tablespoons fresh dill
1 clove garlic
½ lemon
 
Toast pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently. Separate kale leaves from stems, slice leaves and stems. Peel and dice beets.  Chop red onion and dill. Mince or finely slice garlic. Juice lemon to make 1 tablespoon juice.

Marinade
Himalayan salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Place kale, beets and onion in a large mixing bowl and season liberally with salt and pepper. Mix and top with the vinegar. Set aside. (This can be done up to a couple hours in advance.)

Salad
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ cup crumbled feta

Whisk together the oil, garlic, dill, lemon juice. Toss the oil mixture with the kale, beets and onion. Add feta and pumpkin seeds. Mix and serve.

Serve
Serve salad topped with feta and pumpkin seeds
 
Preparation: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
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