PICNIC SWEET POTATO SALAD

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A homemade vinaigrette coats this colorful salad chock-full of sweet potato cubes. It's ideal for warm-weather picnics and patio parties, but my family loves it year-round! -Mary Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 13 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 medium apples, chopped
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Steps:

Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or just until tender. Drain. , Transfer to a large bowl; cool to room temperature. Add the apples, bacon, onion, parsley, salt and pepper to the potatoes. In a small bowl, whisk oil and vinegar. Pour over salad; toss gently to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges