Roasted Sweet Potato Salad: Easy and Delicious Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious twist on a classic salad, featuring roasted sweet potatoes and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 sweet potatoes
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 red onion
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, until tender.
- Meanwhile, cook the turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add diced red onion and sauté until soft.
- In a large bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed onions, spinach, feta cheese, and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, toss gently, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey bacon.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or kale.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Roasted Sweet Potato Salad, Turkey Bacon, Healthy Salad