Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Sweet Potato Salad with Bacon, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features tender roasted sweet potatoes, crispy bacon bits, crunchy celery, and a tangy dressing that harmonizes all the ingredients perfectly. We present three variations of this classic salad: a classic version, a tangy mustard dressing version, and a creamy avocado dressing version. Each variation offers a unique flavor profile that caters to diverse palates. The classic version boasts a simple yet flavorful vinaigrette dressing, while the tangy mustard dressing adds a zesty kick. For those who prefer a creamy touch, the avocado dressing version is an absolute delight. No matter your preference, you're sure to find a Sweet Potato Salad with Bacon recipe that will become a favorite in your kitchen.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH BACON VINAIGRETTE
Add a nutty salad to your family's dinner! Serve this roasted sweet potatoes and bacon salad that's ready in an hour.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F. Lightly spray 2 (15x10x1-inch) pans with cooking spray. In large bowl, toss sweet potatoes, onion, 2 tablespoons of the oil and 3/4 teaspoon of the salt. Arrange vegetables in single layer in pans.
- Roast uncovered 25 minutes. Remove onion from pans; set aside. Stir sweet potatoes. Roast 10 minutes longer or until browned.
- Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 10 to 12 minutes or until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Add remaining 1/4 cup oil, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, the vinegar, mustard and pepper to drippings in skillet; stir well.
- Transfer vinaigrette to large bowl. Add roasted sweet potatoes, onion, bacon, pecans and raisins; toss gently to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fat 4, Fiber 6 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 648 mg
THE BEST SWEET POTATO POTATO SALAD
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix together the cornichons or relish, mustard, honey, celery, lemon zest and juice and red onion. Season with salt and pepper and let sit while the potatoes cook.
- Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and add enough cold water to cover by 1 inch. Season the water generously with salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander, put back in the saucepan, add the vinegar and, using a rubber spatula, toss gently to combine.
- Add the mayonnaise, chives and parsley to the celery-onion mixture and stir to combine. Add the warm potatoes to the dressing and toss. Season to taste. Garnish with extra chives and parsley.
POTATO AND BACON SALAD
This is a creamy potato salad made with bacon and Dijon mustard that's great the second day too.
Provided by readernut
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and cool.
- Meanwhile, place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and place in a bowl of cold water to cool.
- Peel the eggs, and place 3 of them into a large bowl. Reserve the rest for later. Mash the eggs in the bowl with a fork. Stir in the mustard, mayonnaise, celery, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Cook bacon slices in the microwave for about 4 minutes, until crisp, or fry in a skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble 2 of the bacon slices into the mayonnaise mixture. Reserve the rest for garnish.
- Peel and chop the potatoes, and stir into the bowl until evenly coated. Slice the 2 remaining eggs, and place on top of the salad. Crumble the remaining bacon over the eggs, then sprinkle parsley over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 131.8 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 419.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING
Provided by Bobby Flay
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat pan over high heat. Add bacon and cook until just crisp. Remove bacon to a towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat. Add onions and garlic and cook until soft. Remove pan from heat, add vinegar, olive oil, sugar and reserved bacon. Place the potatoes in a large bowl, pour the dressing over and season with salt and pepper. Fold in the green onions and parsley. Serve at room temperature.
SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH BACON
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put the potatoes in a pot over medium heat and cover them with water. Bring to a boil then salt the water and cook until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the hot pot. Heat a small pan over medium-high heat and drizzle in some extra-virgin olive oil. Add the bacon and cook until just about crisp. Add the stock to the pot with the potatoes along with the vinegar and hot sauce and stir over low heat until combined. Turn off the heat and season with paprika and salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the potatoes to a serving bowl and stir in chopped onions, celery and parsley. Dress the salad with a liberal drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and serve immediately.
SWEET & WHITE POTATO SALAD
Try something new with our delicious Sweet and White Potato Salad recipe! Bacon, two kinds of potatoes and a creamy honey mustard dressing make this Sweet and White Potato Salad extra delicious. Sorry, plain old potato salad-you've been upstaged.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 10 servings, 1/2 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring 1-1/2 qt. water to boil in large saucepan. Add new potatoes; cook 3 min. Add sweet potatoes; cook 10 min. or until all potatoes are tender. Drain potatoes; place in large bowl. Cool.
- Mix mayo, mustard, honey and pepper. Add to potatoes with remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
- Refrigerate 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 3 g
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked bacon or bacon bits.
- If you don't have celery, you can substitute another crunchy vegetable, such as jicama or radishes.
- For a sweeter salad, add a tablespoon or two of honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
- If you want a more savory salad, add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard or a dash of cayenne pepper to the dressing.
- Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
This sweet potato salad with bacon is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners. The sweet potatoes are roasted until tender and caramelized, and then tossed with a tangy dressing, crisp bacon, and crunchy vegetables. The result is a salad that is both flavorful and satisfying.
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