Hot Sweet Potato Salad Recipe

Escape the ordinary with this vibrant Hot Sweet Potato Salad! Forget bland casseroles – this recipe roasts sweet potatoes to perfection, then tosses them with crispy bacon, pecans, a tangy vinegar-jelly dressing, and a hint of lime. A delightful twist on a classic, perfect for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or a weeknight treat. (Sweet potatoes sourced from Hawaii's West region)

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 328.7 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Hot Sweet Potato Salad

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How to Make Hot Sweet Potato Salad

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash and cube 2 lbs sweet potatoes. Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes.
  3. Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
  4. While potatoes roast, cook 4 slices bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving 2 tbsp bacon grease.
  5. Add 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion to the skillet with the bacon grease and sauté for 3 minutes.
  6. Stir in 1/4 cup apricot jelly (or your favorite fruit jelly) and 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar until jelly melts and creates a glaze.
  7. Remove sweet potatoes from oven and place in a large bowl.
  8. Add the cooked bacon, onion-jelly mixture, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 cup chopped scallions to the sweet potatoes.
  9. Toss gently to combine. Season with additional salt to taste.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

88g

Fat

9g

Carbs

18g

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