Lunch: Sweet Potato Salad

Who says you can only use white potatoes for a potato salad? This dish will be a welcomed surprise at your next summer picnic.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Apple Cider Vinegar

Health benefits of Sweet Potato Salad

Apple cider vinegar will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

Ingredients

3 large sweet potatoes (about 13-ounces each)
3 stalks celery, diced
2 green onions, sliced
4 slices turkey bacon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Peel sweet potatoes and cube. Place sweet potatoes in a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Boil until tender about 5-7 minutes. Drain potatoes and rinse with cold water; let cool.
While potatoes are cooking, cook bacon and chop. 
In a small bowl, whisk together, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, pepper and garlic powder.
Place sweet potatoes in serving bowl and add celery, green onions and turkey bacon. Pour dressing over salad and toss until potatoes are coated. Serve cold.
Dietitian Tip: Who says you can only use white potatoes for a potato salad? This dish will be a welcomed surprise at your next summer picnic.
Confirm your ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe can be made gluten-free.