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creamy yam salad

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Recipe by
Jean Romero
@Jean_Romero
Lewiston, ID

I have been looking through my mothers recipes about six boxes and have found recipes I haven't had for many years, today is Sunday and the perfect day to sit and go through these great memories, because with each recipe there is a story behind it.

yield 8 to 10
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Microwave

Ingredients For creamy yam salad

  • 2 lg
    apples your choice
  • 2 lb
    yams, microwaved, peeled, sm. cubes
  • 1/2 c
    pecans, chopped
  • 1/4 c
    cranraisins
  • 1/2 to 3/4 c
    mayonnaise
  • 1/4 to 1/2 c
    sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon

How To Make creamy yam salad

  • 1
    Wash and core apples then cut into sm cubes, Cook yams in microwave oven on high until yams are done, or you can boil them til done your choice.
  • 2
    Mix apples, yams,cranraisins and pecans in a medium size bowl.
  • 3
    Combine remaining ingredients and add to yam mixture, stir well and chill at least one hour. Enjoy
  • 4
    Note: I like a creamier dressing so that is why I said to use 1/4 to 1/2 mayo and the same with the sour cream, it is up to you on which way to go.
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