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This paleo sweet potato salad with bacon and eggs includes a low FODMAP option and uses homemade mayonnaise that is soy free and Whole30 approved. The addition of smoked paprika and green onion adds extra flavor and will satisfy everyone’s craving for this favorite summer barbecue side dish.
For years before I ate paleo I made the best potato salad every and it was my “thang.” I brought it anywhere I was invited and people always loved it and asked for the recipe. I missed it this summer as barbecue season rolled around. Then I realized it was barely a leap at all to make it paleo. It already had bacon and egg in it so I decided to experiment with a version using Japanese sweet potatoes and homemade mayo. I honestly thought it would fail, and I was prepared for that. But, it wowed me.
By the way, if homemade mayo is not your thing (some people are not a fan of the raw egg in there!) a fabulous Paleo option for mayo is Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Mayo. It uses organic cage free eggs and is Whole30 approved – just like homemade.
Something about those Japanese sweet potatoes man, they are awesome! The texture of them is starchier than orange sweet potatoes, or even white sweet potatoes but nowhere near as starchy as a white potato. They’re also a bit less sweet but the flavor is still amazing and works in savory dishes like this one. If you haven’t tried white sweet potatoes yet you need to ASAP. I get mine at whole foods but I’m sure they’re hanging around at other stores too.
There are several steps to this and some waiting time, but, it’s not difficult and you can do the steps at a leisurely pace. I think you’ll find the extra time is completely worth it for a great paleo sweet potato salad that no one can complain about! The recipe I made is relatively small since I made it just for my family, but it can easily be scaled to fit a larger crowd.
Paleo Sweet Potato Salad with Bacon and Eggs {Whole30}
Paleo Sweet Potato Salad with Bacon and Eggs
Roasted Paleo and Whole30 sweet potato salad with bacon, eggs, green onion and homemade mayo. Dairy free, soy free, amazing! Prep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 1 hourCourse:Side DishCuisine:Paleo, Whole30Servings: 5 servings
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Ingredients
2med-large white or Japanese sweet potatoesor orange if you prefer3eggshard boiled and cooled6slicesnitrate free baconsugar free for Whole301small onionchopped (for low FODMAP sub scallions, green part only)1/2cup homemade mayo or you favorite paleo mayo1/2tspsmoked paprikaExtra sliced green onions for garnishsalt to tasteoptional
Instructions
Cook the bacon first. Cut the 6 slices into bite size pieces and cook in a hot saute pan over med-hi heat, stirring so they cook evenly. Once they are brown and crisp remove them from pan with a slotted spoon to drain on paper towels. DO NOT DISCARD LEFTOVER FAT!Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Peel your sweet potatoes and cut them into 1/2 to 1 inch chunks. Toss them in a big bowl and add the leftover bacon fat (told you.) Okay if you want to reverse the steps and cook the sweet potatoes before the bacon, you can toss them with any cooking fat of choice, preferably ghee or light olive oil.Transfer them to a parchment paper lined baking sheet or 2 if you need, and roast in the oven for 25 minutes or until soft. Remove from oven, let cool, and set aside in the refrigerate to further cool.Make the mayo if you haven’t already done so. Alternatively you can use a paleo approved mayo of your choice. Primal Kitchen Paleo Approved Avocado Oil Mayo is a fabulous option!Peel and chop your hardboiled eggs and put them in a large bowl with the chopped onions (or sliced green scallions if keeping low FODMAP.)Now crumble and add the bacon and the sweet potatoes, once they’ve cooled to about room temperature. Mix with a half cup of mayo, more or less depending on your preference.Taste before adding salt. Depending on the flavor of your mayo you might not need salt at all. Sprinkle the smoked paprika on before serving and garnish with more thinly sliced green onion.Share with someone you love and eat it with something YOU LOVE. Like sausage. Just saying!
Nutrition
Calories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 7gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 384mgPotassium: 296mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 7635IUVitamin C: 2.9mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
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