Welcome to the delectable world of yam and russet potato salad with greens and bacon, a dish that tantalizes taste buds with its vibrant colors, harmonious textures, and symphony of flavors. This culinary masterpiece combines the earthy sweetness of roasted yams, the creamy richness of mashed russet potatoes, the peppery bite of fresh greens, and the smoky crispness of bacon. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipe for this mouthwatering salad, a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, roasted chicken, or as a standalone vegetarian delight.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH BACON
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put the potatoes in a pot over medium heat and cover them with water. Bring to a boil then salt the water and cook until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the hot pot. Heat a small pan over medium-high heat and drizzle in some extra-virgin olive oil. Add the bacon and cook until just about crisp. Add the stock to the pot with the potatoes along with the vinegar and hot sauce and stir over low heat until combined. Turn off the heat and season with paprika and salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the potatoes to a serving bowl and stir in chopped onions, celery and parsley. Dress the salad with a liberal drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and serve immediately.
RED AND SWEET POTATO SALAD
Two types of potatoes help this creamy side dish stand out at warm weather get-togethers. People love the spicy mustard dressing. -Mary Relyea, Canastota, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place red potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain; place in a large bowl. Repeat with sweet potatoes; add to red potatoes., Whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper; toss with potatoes. Cool slightly., In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and milk; stir in celery, onion and parsley. Stir gently into potato mixture. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
YOU'RE-BACON-ME-CRAZY POTATO SALAD
It isn't a summer cookout without potato salad, but the stuff from the deli just isn't our thing. I toyed with many recipes until I developed this one. Now if I even mention grilling or barbecuing, it's my family's top request for a side. -Paul Cogswell, League City, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Add salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 12-15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; reserve 4 tablespoons bacon drippings. Cook and stir onion in reserved drippings until browned, 6-8 minutes., Reserve 1/4 cup cooked bacon for topping. Add onion, drippings, celery and remaining bacon to potatoes., In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard and seasonings. Pour over potato mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled, about 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle with reserved bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 36g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 1147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
RUSSET POTATO SALAD
A twist on traditional potato salad with mustard flavor and plenty of celery for crunch.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 1h55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 5-quart Dutch oven, cover potatoes with water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; cook potatoes 20 to 25 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool 10 minutes.
- Peel potatoes; cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Place in large bowl.
- In small bowl, beat mayonnaise, mustards, dill weed, salt and pepper with whisk. Toss potatoes with mayonnaise mixture. Stir in celery and onion until well blended.
- Cover; refrigerate about 1 hour to blend flavors. Serve cold. Cover and refrigerate any remaining salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
POTATO AND BACON SALAD
This is a creamy potato salad made with bacon and Dijon mustard that's great the second day too.
Provided by readernut
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and cool.
- Meanwhile, place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and place in a bowl of cold water to cool.
- Peel the eggs, and place 3 of them into a large bowl. Reserve the rest for later. Mash the eggs in the bowl with a fork. Stir in the mustard, mayonnaise, celery, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Cook bacon slices in the microwave for about 4 minutes, until crisp, or fry in a skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble 2 of the bacon slices into the mayonnaise mixture. Reserve the rest for garnish.
- Peel and chop the potatoes, and stir into the bowl until evenly coated. Slice the 2 remaining eggs, and place on top of the salad. Crumble the remaining bacon over the eggs, then sprinkle parsley over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 131.8 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 419.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
YAM AND RUSSET POTATO SALAD WITH GREENS AND BACON
Categories Salad Mustard Potato Side Bacon Sweet Potato/Yam Summer Honey Mustard Greens Bon Appétit Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
- Steam russets until tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer to large bowl; toss with 1 tablespoon dressing. Steam yams until tender, about 7 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl; toss with 1 tablespoon dressing.
- Fry bacon in large skillet until crisp. Transfer to paper towels. Drain. Crumble bacon. Add yams, bacon and mustard greens to russets. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)
POTATO AND YAM SALAD
This salad is my all time favorite salad! It's perfect as a side dish for steaks or even greens. It also can be served as a main since it encompasses so many different layers of flavor all in the same dish. I absolutely adore the smell, the color, and the taste of this salad! Hope you like it too! :)
Provided by SharonChen
Categories Asian
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the Yukon potatoes into a saucepan and cover with cold water (leave enough room for the yam). Add 1 teaspoon sea salt and bring to a boil.
- Add Garnet yam (all the potatoes and yam should still be covered by the water) into the saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes or until done.
- While simmering the potatoes and yam, chop all the veggies, ham and tarragon.
- Drain the potatoes and yam. Mash them all together in a large bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, ground black pepper and all finely chopped ingredients into the same bowl. Stir until even.
- Add more sea salt or pepper, if desired. Let the salad stay in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.6, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 9.3, Sodium 290.6, Carbohydrate 34.5, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4, Protein 5
POTATO SALAD WITH BACON, OLIVES, AND RADISHES
This is a simple and flavorful recipe I have been using for over twenty years. I've passed it to my daughters and son who have passed it on to their friends.
Provided by L.R. Fay
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash and peel the potatoes and cut into 1/2 to 3/4 inch pieces. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes.
- Slice the bacon into small pieces and cook over medium high heat in a large, deep skillet until evenly brown. Do not overcook.
- Chop the celery, green onions, stuffed olives and radishes into small pieces and put into a large bowl. Add the potatoes and bacon and mix together. Add the mayonnaise and lemon juice to taste, stir, and place in the refrigerator for a few hours to chill before serving. You may want to add a few sliced hard boiled eggs on top. ENJOY!!!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 676.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 50.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 1040 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
Tips:
- For a creamy texture, use a combination of mayonnaise and sour cream.
- For a tangy flavor, add a splash of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.
- For a smoky flavor, add some bacon or smoked paprika.
- For a crunchy texture, add some chopped celery, carrots, or nuts.
- For a fresh flavor, add some chopped herbs, such as dill, parsley, or chives.
- If you're making the salad ahead of time, wait to add the greens until just before serving so they don't wilt.
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Yam and russet potato salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. It's perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. With a few simple tips, you can make a potato salad that's sure to please everyone at your table.
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