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    Home » Recipes » Paleo Recipes

    Special Sweet Potato Salad Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    It is officially barbecue season and I love nothing more than both hosting and attending them. So, when I recently received an invite to one, it was a give-in that I would be going.

    The host had asked that each attendee bring a dish along, but when I asked what, the response was the dreaded "anything." Potato Salad is certainly not a safe choice, as it is generally one of the most popular dishes at such an event. However, I consider my Sweet Potato Salad unlike any other.

    Sweet potato salad

    This dish combines all flavors, from the sour of the lemon juice and the sweetness of the apples to the saltiness of the bacon. As much as this can be a fairly flexible recipe, there are two things I would take note of.

    Green apples like Granny Smith apples trump any other of its kind in such a dish. The main reason is because of how crisp they are. The texture of the potatoes and eggs is quite soft, and I find it important to have something firmer to create a balance in terms of texture.

    The sourness of this type of apple also adds to a great bite. The second thing is to not get a cut of bacon that is too lean. The fat from the bacon makes it that much more flavorful, and this flavor is not something that can be easily substituted.

    Other than being absolutely delicious, this salad is also very easy to prepare and packed with very nutritious ingredients like eggs and bacon. Don't forget to choose good quality and natural bacon without any added sugar or preservatives. Good butcher shops usually carry or make their own natural bacon.

    Sweet potato salad recipe

    Serves: 4 to 6

    Ingredients for the salad

    • 3 medium-sized sweet potatoes, cubed;
    • 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped;
    • 1 green apple, chopped with the skin still on;
    • 5 strips of bacon, roughly chopped;

    Ingredients for the dressing

    • 4 tablespoon olive oil;
    • 1 tablespoon chives, chopped;
    • 4 tablespoon paleo mayonnaise;
    • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice;
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon or homemade mustard;
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste;
    Sweet potato salad Recipe PreparationSweet potato salad Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the sweet potato cubes, fill with water and bring to a boil.  Cook until tender.
    2. Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon until crispy.
    3. To hard-boil the eggs, place them in a saucepan covered with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat and then reduce the heat and let simmer for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, drain the hot water and run some cold water over the eggs to rapidly stop them from cooking. After the eggs are cold enough to handle, you can peel them and chop them.
    4. In a small bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients. Mix thoroughly.
    5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked potatoes, eggs, apple, and bacon. Top with the dressing.

    This salad provides for a great side to complete any dish. Enjoy!

    Sweet potato salad Recipe

    Sweet potato salad recipe

    A simple paleo sweet potato salad recipe that's easy to prepare and includes flavors as varied as eggs, bacon and apples.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 571 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 medium-sized sweet potatoes cubed
    • 3 hard-boiled eggs chopped
    • 1 green apple chopped with the skin still on
    • 5 strips of bacon roughly chopped

    Ingredients for the dressing

    • 4 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon chives chopped
    • 4 tablespoon paleo mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon or homemade mustard
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the sweet potato cubes, fill with water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender.
      3 medium-sized sweet potatoes
    • Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon until crispy.
    • To hard-boil the eggs, place them in a saucepan covered with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat and then reduce the heat and let simmer for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, drain the hot water and run some cold water over the eggs to rapidly stop them from cooking. After the eggs are cold enough to handle, you can peel them and chop them.
      3 hard-boiled eggs
    • In a small bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients. Mix thoroughly.
      4 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon chives, 4 tablespoon paleo mayonnaise, 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon Dijon or homemade mustard, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
    • In a large bowl, combine the cooked potatoes, eggs, apple, and bacon. Top with the dressing.
      1 green apple, 5 strips of bacon

    Nutrition

    Calories: 571kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 11gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 430mgPotassium: 734mgFiber: 6gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 24319IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword salad, sweet potato
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