savory sweet potato salad

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Julie Gray
Des Peres, MO

This a great side dish. I have made variations of this salad depending on what ingredients I had on hand. So feel free to change it up to suit your needs.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For savory sweet potato salad

  • 4 lb
    sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 3 slice
    (thick-cut) bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    freshly ground pepper
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp
    canola oil
  • 1/3 c
    fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp
    dijon mustard
  • 1 clove
    garlic, crushed
  • 1 tsp
    toasted sesame oil or other nut oil
  • 6
    scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1
    red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1/3 c
    roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 c
    cilantro, chopped

How To Make savory sweet potato salad

  • 1
    Heat oven to 425F. In a large, heavy roasting pan, toss potatoes, bacon, 1/2 tsp each of the salt and pepper, and 1/2 Tbsp of the canola oil until evenly coated. Roast 35 to 40 minutes, stirring potatoes every 10 minutes, until potatoes are lightly browned and tender, and bacon pieces crisp. Cool in pan to room temperature.
  • 2
    In large serving bowl, whisk remaining 1/2 tsp each of the salt and pepper, remaining 3 Tbsp of the oil, lime juice, mustard, garlic, and sesame oil until combined. Add potatoes and remaining ingredients. Gently toss salad with large spoon until evenly dressed, being careful not to smash the potatoes.

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