RECIPE OF THE DAY! SWEET POTATO AND HAM SALAD

Looking for a low-calorie dish, this salad will do that for you. Only 175 calories wonderful on a hot day and picnic friendly. ENJOY!

Healthy Low-Calorie Picnic Recipe

Makes 5 servings

Active Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 bag (5 oz) baby spinach

1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise in 1/4-in.-thick slices

8 oz green beans, ends trimmed, beans cut in half (2 1/3 cups)

2 tsp vegetable oil

8 oz thick-sliced Canadian bacon, stacked and cut in strips

1 red onion, cut in thin wedges

1/3 cup honey-Dijon dressing (we used Good Seasons Light)

Preparation

1. Line a serving platter with spinach.

2. Bring 1 cup lightly salted water to a boil in a large nonstick skillet. Add potatoes and beans, cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes just until potatoes are fork-tender (be careful not to overcook or potatoes will fall apart). Drain potatoes and beans.

3. In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add bacon and onion; sauté 5 minutes or until lightly browned and onion is tender. Spoon over spinach along with the drained potatoes and beans.

4. Remove skillet from heat; reduce heat to low. Pour dressing into skillet, return to heat and stir until hot. Spoon over salad.

175 Calories Per Serving