Bacon And Sweet Potato Salad With Warm Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring tender sweet potatoes, crisp green beans, savory Canadian bacon, and sweet red onion, all nestled on a bed of baby spinach. This recipe is elevated by a warm, tangy honey Dijon dressing that perfectly complements the sweet and savory elements. A quick and easy weeknight meal or a delightful side dish for any occasion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 125.4 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Bacon And Sweet Potato Salad With Warm Honey Mustard Dressing 89

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bacon And Sweet Potato Salad With Warm Honey Mustard Dressing

  • 5 ounces baby spinach leaves
  • Water (not a measured ingredient in this recipe)
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 pound sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup green beans
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (1 tbsp for roasting, 2 tbsp for dressing)
  • 4 ounces Canadian bacon
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • Warm Honey Dijon Dressing (prepared according to recipe)
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

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How to Make Bacon And Sweet Potato Salad With Warm Honey Mustard Dressing

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and chop 1 pound sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Wash and trim 1 cup green beans.
  3. Toss sweet potatoes and green beans with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
  4. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
  5. While the sweet potatoes and green beans roast, prepare the bacon and onion:
  6. In a large skillet, cook 4 ounces Canadian bacon, diced, over medium heat until lightly browned (about 5 minutes).
  7. Add 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until softened.
  8. 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.
  9. Line a serving platter with 5 ounces baby spinach leaves.
  10. Arrange the roasted sweet potatoes and green beans over the spinach. Top with the cooked Canadian bacon and red onion.
  11. Drizzle the warm honey Dijon dressing over the salad and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

4g

Carbs

5g