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Maple, Bacon, Sweet Potato and Arugula Salad

RW Maple_Bacon_SWP_Salad Recipe
Yield: 10 Servings (10 oz.)

Yield: 10 Servings (10 oz.)

A hearty salad perfect for fall and winter menus. Offer it in a soup and salad combo as a satisfying lunch option, or size it up as an entrée salad with optional protein additions like grilled chicken or salmon.

Step 1 Sweet Potatoes
Ingredient Weight Measure
Simplot RoastWorks®: Roasted Maple Sweet Potatoes 6/2.5lb 40 oz.
Step 2 Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
Ingredient Weight Measure
Bacon, thick-cut, small dice 8 oz.
Garlic, chopped 1 oz.
Apple cider vinegar 6 fl. oz.
Dijon mustard 4 oz.
Maple syrup 4 oz.
Black pepper, cracked 1 Tbsp.
Kosher salt 1 Tbsp.
Step 3 Salad
Ingredient Weight Measure
Arugula, cleaned 20 cups
Walnut halves, toasted 10 oz.
Goat cheese, crumbled 10 oz.
Cranberries, dried 5 oz.
Preparation Instructions:
Step 1
Prepare sweet potatoes according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.
Step 2
Cook bacon in a medium skillet over low heat until the fat has rendered and bacon is crispy. Using a slotted spoon remove the bacon from the pan. In the remaining bacon fat briefly cook the garlic and add the vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, pepper and salt. Simmer until dressing coats the back of a spoon. Stir in the bacon.
Step 3
For each serving; place 2 cups of arugula in a bowl, top with 4 oz. of sweet potatoes, 1 oz. of cheese and walnuts, 1/2 oz. cranberries and finish with 2 fl. oz. of dressing.
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