Ingredients for Bacon And Sweet Potato Salad With Warm Honey Mustard Dressing
- Baby Spinach
- Water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sweet Potato
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for roasting vegetables) + 2 tablespoons olive oil (for dressing)
- 4 ounces Canadian bacon, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- Honey Dijon Salad Dressing
How to Make Bacon And Sweet Potato Salad With Warm Honey Mustard Dressing
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and chop 1 pound sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Wash and trim 1 cup green beans.
- Toss sweet potatoes and green beans with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- While the sweet potatoes and green beans roast, prepare the bacon and onion:
- In a large skillet, cook 4 ounces Canadian bacon, diced, over medium heat until lightly browned (about 5 minutes).
- Add 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until softened.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Line a serving platter with 5 ounces baby spinach leaves.
- Arrange the roasted sweet potatoes and green beans over the spinach. Top with the cooked Canadian bacon and red onion.
- Drizzle the warm honey Dijon dressing over the salad and serve immediately.
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
20 g
Sugar
13g
Fat
4g
Carbs
5g