Serves 4-6

1 kg yams

2 red onions, sliced into wedges

4 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary

2 Tbsp oil

Dressing

1 tsp grain mustard

1 tsp honey

1 Tbsp red wine or cider vinegar

3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Method

Preheat oven 200C

Place the yams, thyme and onions on a baking tray and drizzle over 2 tablespoons of oil, season with salt and pepper and bake for 20 minutes or until tender.

Meanwhile mix all the ingredients together for dressing, taste and adjust if necessary.

When the yams are cooked place into large bowl, drizzle over dressing and toss gently to combine.

Serve at hot or at room temperature.

This salad also works well with the addition of spinach leaves added to the warm salad and allow to lightly wilt, add a handful of feta cheese