PICNIC SWEET POTATO SALAD

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A homemade vinaigrette coats this colorful salad chock-full of sweet potato cubes. It's ideal for warm-weather picnics and patio parties, but my family loves it year-round! -Mary Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 13 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 medium apples, chopped
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or just until tender. Drain. , Transfer to a large bowl; cool to room temperature. Add the apples, bacon, onion, parsley, salt and pepper to the potatoes. In a small bowl, whisk oil and vinegar. Pour over salad; toss gently to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Girley Mokoena
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This salad is a great side dish for any occasion.


ibraheem lateef
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I love the combination of sweet potatoes and black beans in this salad. The dressing is also delicious.


Talia Branch
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. It's also a great make-ahead dish.


Elizabeth Garcia
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. My kids especially loved the sweet potatoes.


Ayub Awan
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's refreshing and light, and it travels well.


Buhle Mjweni
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I love that this salad is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Elijah Kaniatobe
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. I usually have some leftover after making mashed potatoes or roasted sweet potatoes.


Sansy Brooks
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potato salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


GAMING SAMI XYZ
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Sinicka Adrian
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Horror girl
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This sweet potato salad was a hit at our last picnic! I loved the combination of sweet potatoes, black beans, and corn. The dressing was also delicious and tangy.