SAVORY SWEET POTATO SALAD

Savory Sweet Potato salad image

Provided by Julie Gray

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 lb sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 slice (thick-cut) bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground pepper
3 1/2 Tbsp canola oil
1/3 c fresh lime juice
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp toasted sesame oil or other nut oil
6 scallions, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/3 c roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
1/4 c cilantro, chopped

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 425F. In a large, heavy roasting pan, toss potatoes, bacon, 1/2 tsp each of the salt and pepper, and 1/2 Tbsp of the canola oil until evenly coated. Roast 35 to 40 minutes, stirring potatoes every 10 minutes, until potatoes are lightly browned and tender, and bacon pieces crisp. Cool in pan to room temperature.
2. In large serving bowl, whisk remaining 1/2 tsp each of the salt and pepper, remaining 3 Tbsp of the oil, lime juice, mustard, garlic, and sesame oil until combined. Add potatoes and remaining ingredients. Gently toss salad with large spoon until evenly dressed, being careful not to smash the potatoes.