Two Potato and Spinach Salad
Hubby has a lot of favorite foods. I was going to start off this post by saying “Hubby loves potato salad” but I feel like a broken record because I say that about everything. I guess I shouldn’t complain. I know a lot of people out there have to deal with picky eaters in their family. Hubby will eat anything I put in front of him.
Now Hubby isn’t picky about his potato salad. He is perfectly happy with a potato salad from the grocery store. I prefer mine with less mayo. I do love this lemon cilantro potato salad that I’ve made multiple times (I’m told basil works well too, but cilantro is my fav, so I always go with that), but when I saw this two potato salad with spinach in my Food Network Magazine, I knew I wanted to try it. Then Kelsey posted her variation of the potato salad on her blog and I was sold.
I love subbing Greek yogurt for all sorts of ingredients. It definitely lightens up any dish without taking away from the taste or texture. Hubby and I gobbled this up and I definitely recommend adding the bacon. It provides a nice crunch and saltiness to round out the salad.
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Two Potato and Spinach Salad
Yield: 8-10
Ingredients:
4 strips thick-sliced smoked bacon
1 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 lb. Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tsp salt, plus more for seasoning
4 scallions, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
1/2 cup fat free greek yogurt
2 Tbsp low-fat mayonnaise
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves or 1 tsp. dried
freshly-ground black pepper
6 oz. baby spinach, chopped roughly
Directions:
Cook bacon until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels. When cool, crumble and set aside.
Put the sweet potatoes and Yukon gold potatoes in 2 separate saucepans. Cover the potatoes with water, add 1/2 teaspoon salt to each pot, and bring the pots to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat, and simmer the potatoes until they are just cooked through and tender. The sweet potatoes will cook in about 15 minutes, and the Yukon gold potatoes should be finished in about 12 minutes. Drain the potatoes, and allow them to cool.
Meanwhile, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, tarragon, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in scallions and celery. Toss to combine. Taste for seasoning, and add more salt or pepper, if needed.
When potatoes are completely cooled, toss in the potatoes and spinach.
To serve, garnish with bacon.
Recipe as seen on Apple A Day, originally from The Food Network
I am Jen the Beantown Baker. Engineer by day and baking maven by night. Hubby serves as my #1 fan and official taste tester. We got hitched back in 2006. Barefoot. In the sand. With the waves crashing behind us. It was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. 
I love a good indian spiced dish – this looks great, and would be perfect to eat at lunchtime!
this sounds great- so quick and full of flavor, perfect for weekday lunches! hope things are going well in cinci!
beantownbaker — February 24th, 2013 @ 10:25 am
Thanks – things are starting to get settled here. We are closing on a house in a few weeks, so we’ll be moving again soon. Hope all is going well for you back in Boston!
I hope you are finding Ohio welcoming…even though it’s cold! These chickpeas seem like the perfect dish to help you feel warm and cozy.
beantownbaker — February 24th, 2013 @ 10:26 am
Thanks! We are finding Ohio welcoming. Everyone here is so nice (even if they can’t merge in to traffic to save their life…)
Chick peas and spinach – always make for a delicious and hearty meal! Definitely a good choice.
Is there a substitute for garam masala?
beantownbaker — February 24th, 2013 @ 10:28 am
Garam Masala has a unique flavor, but it is made from a combination of other spices so I’m sure you could find a substitute on the internet somewhere…
This is the perfect go-to recipe for a busy lifestyle…healthful, tasty and so easy to throw together! I hope things settle down for you and your hubs and your place begins feeling more warm and cozy! Meanwhile, you have a delicious satisfying recipe to comfort you!
beantownbaker — March 9th, 2013 @ 3:01 pm
So true!
Oh yum, this looks so warming and delicious!