There are two basic types of potato salad: mayonnaise-based and sugar-and-vinegar-based. I have always preferred the latter because of the sweet-and-sour element—plus it has bacon in it. This alluring sweet-and-sour salad replaces not-so-nice white potatoes with sweet potatoes (much nicer for you), and the texture of the salad has been bulked up with cauliflower.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4

　　2 medium sweet potatoes

　　1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets

　　2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

　　1 packet (3.5 g) Truvia

　　1 bunch scallions (white and green parts), sliced thin on the diagonal

　　5 tablespoons real bacon bits, such as Hormel Real Bacon Bits

　　1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

　　Salt and freshly ground black pepper

　　

Step 1

Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork, and microwave them on high just until they are tender, about 7 minutes, turning them halfway through the cooking. Let the sweet potatoes cool until they can be handled.

　　

Step 2

Meanwhile, place the cauliflower in a large microwave-safe dish. Cover it tightly and microwave on high until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.

　　

Step 3

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into large dice.

　　

Step 4

In a large bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar and Truvia. Add the sweet potatoes, cauliflower, scallions, bacon bits, and parsley; toss to coat. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

　　

nutrition information

Step 5

Fat: 27.4g (before), 2g (after)

　　

Step 6

Calories: 460 (before), 112 (after)

　　

Step 7

Protein: 6g

　　

Step 8

Carbohydrates: 18g

　　

Step 9

Cholesterol: 6mg

　　

Step 10

Fiber: 4g

　　

Step 11

Sodium: 475mg

　　Now Eat This by Rocco DiSpirito. Copyright © 2010 by Rocco DiSpirito. Published by Random House Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved.Hailed as the "Leading Chef of his Generation" by Gourmet magazine, Rocco DiSpirito received the James Beard Award for his first cookbook, Flavor. He went on to author Rocco's Italian-American (2004), Rocco's Five Minute Flavor (2005), Rocco's Real-Life Recipes (2007), and Rocco Gets Real (2009). DiSpirito also starred in the Food Network series Melting Pot, the NBC hit reality series The Restaurant, and the A&E series Rocco Gets Real.