German-Style Sweet Potato Salad
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 458
- Total Fat
- 30
- Saturated Fat
- 10
- Carbohydrates
- 34
- Dietary Fiber
- 5
- Sugar
- 8
- Protein
- 12
- Cholesterol
- 50
- Sodium
- 642
- Total: 55 min
- Active: 35 min
Ingredients
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
Kosher salt
1 pound bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces or lardons
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 tablespoons whole-grain or stone-ground mustard
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- Put the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with 2 inches water. Add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until the sweet potatoes are knife-tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well and put in a large bowl. Keep warm.
- Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the bacon from the grease and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the grease behind in the skillet. Return the skillet to medium-low heat, then add the onions and cook until translucent, about 10 minutes.
- Stir the mustard and vinegar into the skillet with the onions, then whisk to combine. Let the dressing simmer for a minute, then pour over the sweet potatoes in the bowl. Add half of the bacon and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the sweet potato salad to a serving platter and garnish with the remaining bacon and parsley. Serve hot or chill to serve cold.