GERMAN SWEET POTATO SALAD

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There are two basic types of potato salad: mayonnaise-based and sugar-and-vinegar-based. I have always preferred the latter because of the sweet-and-sour element-plus it has bacon in it. This alluring sweet-and-sour salad replaces not-so-nice white potatoes with sweet potatoes (much nicer for you), and the texture of the salad has been bulked up with cauliflower.

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium sweet potatoes
1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 packet (3.5 g) Truvia
1 bunch scallions (white and green parts), sliced thin on the diagonal
5 tablespoons real bacon bits, such as Hormel Real Bacon Bits
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork, and microwave them on high just until they are tender, about 7 minutes, turning them halfway through the cooking. Let the sweet potatoes cool until they can be handled.
  • Meanwhile, place the cauliflower in a large microwave-safe dish. Cover it tightly and microwave on high until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into large dice.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar and Truvia. Add the sweet potatoes, cauliflower, scallions, bacon bits, and parsley; toss to coat. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
  • Fat: 27.4g (before), 2g (after)
  • Calories: 460 (before), 112 (after)
  • Protein: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 6mg
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Sodium: 475mg

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