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Bacon Sweet Potato Salad

Cultural Context

Bacon Sweet Potato Salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, often enjoyed as a side dish at gatherings in the United States. The dish combines the sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the savory crunch of bacon, making it a popular choice for potlucks and family dinners. Its versatility allows for various adaptations, including different greens or dressings, appealing to a wide range of palates.

AmericanUSside
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 lbs sweet potatoes
8 oz bacon
1 medium zucchini
4 cups spinach
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic
2 shallots
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon thyme
1 lemon

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cotage cheese

Goat cheese offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Preheat the oven to boil.

2

Chop garlic into small squares.

3

Slice zucchini, using about half of it.

4

Slice sweet potatoes into thick pieces, about 1/4 inch thick.

5

Chop shallots, cutting them across once.

6

Add olive oil to a pan and fry the sweet potatoes on high heat.

7

Once the sweet potatoes are crisp on the outside, turn the heat down low.

8

Add shallots to the pan to season the oil.

9

Add salt and black pepper to taste, along with thyme.

10

Cover the pan for 3-4 minutes to soften the sweet potatoes.

11

Cook bacon slowly in a separate pan until browned.

12

Add salt, pepper, and olive oil to the bacon in the oven.

13

Mix the bacon with the garlic and vegetables in the oven.

14

Bring the bacon to the cutting board without draining the grease.

15

Plate fresh spinach that has been rinsed and dried.

16

Add the cooked sweet potatoes to the spinach.

17

Add the zucchini and squash to the salad.

18

Slice lemon to spritz over the salad.

19

Drizzle with olive oil and add black pepper to taste.

Cooking Techniques

roastingmixing

Equipment Needed

ovenpancutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milktree-nutsgluten

Also Known As

Sweet Potato Salad with BaconBacon and Sweet Potato Salad

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