Sweet Potato Salad

Who says you can only use white potatoes for a potato salad? This dish will be a welcomed surprise at your next summer picnic.

  • 3 sweet potatoes
  • 4 slices turkey bacon
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 stalks celery (diced)
  • 2 green onions (sliced)

Instructions:

  1. Peel and cube sweet potatoes. Place sweet potatoes in a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Boil until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Drain potatoes and rinse with cold water; let cool.
  2. While potatoes are cooking, cook bacon until crisp, then chop or crumble into small pieces.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, pepper and garlic powder.
  4. Place sweet potatoes in serving bowl and add celery, green onions and turkey bacon. Pour dressing over salad and toss until potatoes are coated. Serve cold.

Source: diabetesfoodhub.org