Kumara Bacon Salad
Chelseas Famous Kumara and Bacon Salad Creamy smoky sweet Easy to make perfect for any occasion Try it today
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: New Zealand
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large kumara (sweet potato), about 500g, peeled and cubed
- 200g streaky bacon, chopped
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 150g baby spinach leaves
- 100g feta cheese, crumbled
- 50g pine nuts, toasted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Toss kumara cubes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and caramelized, flipping halfway through.
- While the kumara is roasting, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, roasted kumara, crispy bacon, red onion, feta cheese, and toasted pine nuts.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley (optional) and serve immediately.
Notes
Chelsea’s Famous Kumara and Bacon Salad perfectly balances the sweetness of roasted kumara (sweet potato) with the salty, smoky goodness of crispy bacon. A celebration of textures and flavors!
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