Bacon, Pecan, and Sweet Potato Arugula Salad for Two

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Turkey bacon offers a leaner option with less fat.

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide similar texture with a healthier fat profile.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Goat cheese maintains creaminess while being lower in fat.

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Peel and dice sweet potatoes into cubes.

Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast until tender, about 25-30 minutes.

Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving some fat in the pan.

In the same skillet, add chopped red onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

In a large bowl, combine arugula, roasted sweet potatoes, crumbled bacon, pecans, and feta cheese.

Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Serve immediately, garnished with additional feta if desired.

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