Salad of Yam, Bacon & Smoked Paprika Yogurt

Salad of Yam, Bacon & Smoked Paprika Yogurt

For the potatoes:

3 medium yams or sweet potatoes, diced small (1/4 inch x 1/4 inch)

Bring a pot of water to a boil.  Place the diced potatoes in water for 5 minutes or just until they are cooked through and then strain and cool on a baking dish in the refrigerator.

For the salad:

2 cups plain yogurt

1 tablespoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon cumin, ground

5 slices of bacon, cooked, then chopped

1 bunch cilantro, chopped

1 bunch green onions, roots removed and sliced thin.

1 teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon chili flakes

Carefully toss all of the ingredients together.  This can be made a day in advanced