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    Sweet Potato Fries, Bacon, Spinach, Egg Salad

    Published: Mar 13, 2014 / 21 Comments

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    Sweet Potato Fries, Bacon, Spinach, Egg Salad with mayo-based dressing or Ranch dressing.

    Sweet potato fries, spinach, bacon, eggs, tomato salad with mayo-based dressing

    Who knew that such simple ingredients as spinach, tomatoes, bacon, and eggs when combined and served with a mayonnaise-based dressing could create such a delicious salad?

    The only thing that has always been missing from my salads was the carbs, and in this recipe this problem is fixed by adding sweet potato fries!  Not only is this salad delicious, it has everything: protein, healthy carbs, vegetables, fiber, and it's GLUTEN FREE!

    I like to call this a BLT salad with sweet potato fries, because when I usually make BLT sandwiches at home I always use spinach instead of lettuce. So for me, BLT means bacon, spinach, tomatoes.

    Sweet potato fries, spinach, bacon, eggs, tomato salad with mayo-based dressing

    Cook's tips

    • Use real bacon, and not premade bacon bits.
    • When making the salad dressing, start by adding 2 tablespoons of milk to the mayonnaise but add more milk if desired to get a nice dressing-like consistency. Without adding the milk, the dressing would be too thick.
    • Do not add salt to the salad dressing, because the bacon will add enough saltiness to the dish.  If you do think you need more salt, add the salt directly into the salad AFTER you mix the salad with the dressing.
    • Add the dressing just before serving, otherwise the salad will wilt.
    • Make the mayo-based dressing as described in the recipe or just use a store-bought Ranch dressing.

    Sweet potato fries, spinach, bacon, eggs, tomato salad with mayo-based dressing

    It's a great year-around salad - enjoy!

    Sweet Potato Fries, Bacon, Spinach, Egg Salad
    5 from 1 vote

    Sweet Potato Fries, Bacon, Spinach, Egg Salad

    Sweet Potato Fries, Bacon, Spinach, Egg Salad with mayo-based dressing or Ranch Dressing.  This salad has everything: protein, healthy carbs, vegetables, fiber, and it's GLUTEN FREE!
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories per serving 377 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    Sweet potato fries:

    • 1 sweet potato , very large
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder
    • salt and pepper
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil

    Bacon, Spinach, Egg Salad:

    • 6 cups spinach
    • 2 tomatoes , sliced
    • 2 eggs , hard-boiled, sliced
    • 8 strips bacon , cooked and chopped

    Salad dressing:

    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoons sour cream
    • 2 tablespoons milk or more
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • freshly ground pepper to taste

    Instructions 

    Sweet potato fries:

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Peel the potato, slice in thin strips. In a large bowl, toss with spices and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Spread in one layer on aluminum foil lined baking sheet.
    • Bake in the upper rack of the oven for about 20 minutes. Remove and let cool on wire rack.

    Bacon, Spinach, Egg Salad:

    • In a large salad bowl, combine spinach, sliced tomatoes, chopped bacon, sliced eggs, sweet potato fries. Whisk mayonnaise, milk and lemon juice in a small bowl. Add freshly ground pepper to the dressing, to taste. Sprinkle the dressing over the salad (you don't have to use all of it, just use as much as you prefer) and mix.
    • Or, alternatively, layer the salad by layering spinach leaves as a first layer, then adding sliced tomatoes, chopped bacon, sliced eggs, and sweet potato fries in little separate sections on top. Sprinkle with some of the salad dressing and serve with the remaining salad dressing on the side
    • Another way to serve this salad is to mix all salad ingredients, except for sweet potato fries, with the dressing, then add sweet potato fries on top of the salad.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Sweet Potato Fries, Bacon, Spinach, Egg Salad
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    377
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    35
    g
    54
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    8
    g
    50
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    84
    mg
    28
    %
    Sodium
     
    379
    mg
    16
    %
    Potassium
     
    430
    mg
    12
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    8
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    7
    g
    14
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    6570
    IU
    131
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    14.9
    mg
    18
    %
    Calcium
     
    59
    mg
    6
    %
    Iron
     
    1.6
    mg
    9
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Keyword spinach salad with sweet potatoes, sweet potato fries, sweet potato salad
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    Comments

    1. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl

      March 16, 2014 at 6:08 pm

      Pretty genius idea.. fries and salad?! Yes, please!

      Reply
    2. Beth

      March 16, 2014 at 2:34 pm

      I love salads that are full of colours and flavours, and yours definitely hits the mark. And the sweet potato fries are a brilliant addition!

      Reply
    3. Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine

      March 16, 2014 at 7:56 am

      What a yummy dinner in a bowl Julia! I love meals like this that are healthy but not the same old same old! It's so bright and colorful too!

      Reply
    4. Consuelo @ Honey & Figs

      March 16, 2014 at 7:30 am

      This salad is everything I could ever want for lunch! Ohh it is mouth watering Julia!!

      Reply
    5. Nami | Just One Cookbook

      March 15, 2014 at 11:46 pm

      Sweet potato fries!!!! Ok, I like mine to be crunchy, may I eat them first before dressing? =P Well, that might lose the whole flavor combination of this salad though.. Maybe I'd eat just a few fries first then. 😉 Such a wonderful salad that I could eat every day!

      Reply
    6. whatjessicabakednext

      March 15, 2014 at 2:49 pm

      This looks delicious- I love the colours!

      Reply
    7. Monica

      March 15, 2014 at 7:08 am

      You make me crave a real salad like this! I adore sweet potatoes and eat one pretty much every day. I never thought about it like this! Plus, great tips as well.

      Reply
    8. Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen

      March 14, 2014 at 10:17 pm

      Love this salad, girl! Our kitchen is never without sweet potatoes. I must try your newfangled BLT salad soon! As always, gorgeous, colorful photography. Thanks for sharing. Already pinned!

      Reply
    9. Liz

      March 14, 2014 at 10:00 pm

      What a vibrant salad! And with fries and BLT ingredients? I'm sold!!!

      Reply
    10. Matt @ Runner Savvy

      March 14, 2014 at 7:55 pm

      Yum!!!

      Reply
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