Ingredients

Salad

Fresh Spring Mix

1/4 cup fresh mint (chopped)

1 Yam (peeled and 1/4 in cubed)

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1/2 tsp. salt

fresh ground pepper to taste

1 small red onion (finely chopped)

1 fuju persimmon (1/4 in cubed)

1/2 pomegranate (just the seeds)

1/4 cup roasted salted pumpkin seeds

Balsamic Salad Dressing

2 cloves garlic (minced)

olive oil

2/3 cup balsamic vinegar

ground pepper

white pepper

Preparation

Heat olive oil in a pan on medium heat, add salt and pepper. Once oil is hot, add yams and cover. Cook until yams are golden brown and tender to the touch (about 15 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.

Meanwhile, brown garlic with a little olive oil over medium heat in a saucepan. Once garlic is brown, add balsamic vinegar and simmer until thick. Add pepper and white pepper to taste. Let cool.

Combine lettuce, mint, yams, red onion, persimmon, pomegranate seeds and pumpkin seeds in large bowl and toss. Plate the salad and drizzle with balsamic reduction. Enjoy!