Tangy Sweet Potato Salad with Crispy Bacon

Recipe Collection: Salads

Tangy Sweet Potato Salad with Crispy Bacon transforms your meal with a non-vegetarian American dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a bold Dijon mustard dressing. This warm salad is packed with flavor, featuring crispy bacon and fresh chives for an added crunch. Perfect as a hearty main or a side dish, it’s versatile enough for any occasion.

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Overview

This warm sweet potato salad is a delightful twist on the traditional potato salad, combining the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes with the tangy kick of Dijon mustard and balsamic vinegar. Crispy bacon and fresh chives add a savory depth, making it a hearty dish perfect for any occasion.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Eggs (mayonnaise), Mustard

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 Large sweet potatoes, peeled
• 4 Large baking potatoes, peeled
• 0.5 Cups (cup) mayonnaise
• 0.25 Cups (cup) Dijon mustard
• 0.33 Cups (cup) balsamic vinegar
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) turmeric, ground
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) chives, minced
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch black pepper, to taste
• 2 Slices bacon, crumbled
• 2 Green onions, minced
• 1 Red onion, minced

Steps

1. Place the peeled sweet potatoes and baking potatoes in a Dutch oven. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow the potatoes to cool slightly.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, ground turmeric, minced chives, salt, and black pepper.
3. Add the crumbled bacon, minced green onions, minced red onion, and the cooked potatoes to the bowl. Toss everything together to coat the potatoes evenly with the dressing.
4. Serve the salad warm, garnished with extra chives or green onions if desired.

Enjoy your homemade Tangy Sweet Potato Salad with Crispy Bacon!