We all love the good ‘ol classic potato salad, but why not try something new?!
My love for sweet potatoes was the driving force behind the creation of this Roasted Cauliflower Sweet Potato Salad. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m a big fan of the classic potato salad, but I also like to change things up with difference spices and ingredients from time to time. This salad will remind you a little of the classic potato salad, but with its own flavorful twist. And while I’m focusing on grill-outs and potlucks in the post because…it’s summer, this salad can certainly be enjoyed all year round!
The combination of real food ingredients in this salad creates a bursting-with-flavor experience.
Roasted Cauliflower Sweet Potato Salad has a balance of sweet from the roasting of the sweet potatoes and cauliflower and savory flavor from the salty bacon and dressing. When I first created this recipe way back, I left the cauliflower raw. However recently, I found that I prefer the texture of the roasted cauliflower over the raw. To roast the cauliflower, simply add the cauliflower to the sweet potatoes halfway through the suggested baking time. You want the sweet potatoes to be partially cooked through as they have a longer roasting time than the cauliflower.
Crisp bacon adds delicious flavor, but it’s totally optional. Feel free to omit it if that’s not your thing or if you’re looking for a vegetarian-friendly salad. You do YOU!
Cauliflower Sweet Potato Salad is studded with pieces of salty and crisp uncured bacon. It adds just the right amount of savoriness without being too overpowering. If you’re looking for a vegetarian option, I’d recommend adding smoked, chopped almonds for a similar flavor and experience. So good! For a no-sugar and uncured bacon, we recommend Applegate. The dressing is made simply with a combination of mayonnaise (such as Homemade Mayo or Primal Kitchen), mustard, apple cider vinegar, curry powder (trust me, it’s good), paprika, garlic powder, sea salt & pepper. It’s tossed and coats the salad ingredients perfectly creating an incredible, unique and delicious flavor.
Take this salad to your next summer gathering!
This is a must try and share recipe. Whether it’s a dinner night with friends & family or a summer gathering or picnic, it will be a delicious highlight to any meal and will likely be a new favorite and go-to recipe.
Are you ready to give this Roasted Cauliflower Sweet Potato Recipe a try?
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Roast the sweet potatoes and cauliflower. Let cool and then place in an air-tight container and refrigerate. Recommend doing this step just one day before. Pre-chop the celery, red onion, and green onion 1-2 days before on the menu. Store in an air-tight container and refrigerate. Make the dressing. Store in an air-tight glass container or mason jar and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
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