Hot Sweet Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Hot Sweet Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 3 slices thick bacon, chopped; 1/2 cup red onion, slivered; 1/4 cup apple jelly; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup pecans, toasted and chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons scallions, thinly sliced; salt, to taste

Servings: persons

5 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 slices thick bacon, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, slivered
1/4 cup apple jelly
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons scallions, thinly sliced
salt, to taste

1
Preheat oven to 425.
2
Toss sweet potatoes with sugar, oil, salt, and red pepper flakes.
3
Roast 25-30 minutes.
4
While potatoes are roasting, saute bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp.
5
Pour off fat, leaving bacon in pan.
6
Add onions and saute 3 minutes.
7
Add jelly and vinegar, stirring until jelly melts.
8
Remove sweet potatoes from oven and put in large bowl.
9
Add bacon mixture, pecans, lime juice, and scallions to potatoes and toss.
10
Season with salt.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Hot Sweet Potato Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hot Sweet Potato Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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