Greek Yogurt BBQ Ranch Sweet Potato Salad {GF, Low Cal}

Greek Yogurt BBQ Ranch Sweet Potato Salad! Made with a homemade Greek yogurt ranch dressing and naturally sweetened BBQ sauce, this healthier potato salad is sure to be a hit at BBQ's and parties. Serve warm or cold, as a side or appetizer. Gluten free + Low Calorie

It's SALAD season friends! I realized I don't have nearly enough summer salads here for you so ready or not here we go and I know you won't be disappointed with this one either.

While I realize a salad isn't sexy like a piece of chocolate cake or a hearty dinner like this one, I also believe most salads are NOT made in a way that keeps people full. How many times have you gone to a salad only to order a sad looking plate of half dead lettuce?

Yeah...that's the reason why I almost never order a salad when I'm out. You never know what you're going to get and nine times out of ten you get something lathered in cheese and fatty dressing. Um...doesn't that defeat the purpose of a salad?

A filling and tasty salad should strike a balance of flavor and healthy nutrients - carbohydrates, protein and fat. When that balance is there, it's actually satisfying to eat a salad. Have you noticed this?

Greek Yogurt BBQ Ranch Sweet Potato Salad

This BBQ ranch sweet potato salad has the balance and tastiness a salad should have! Warm sweet potatoes with crumbly bacon, sweet red peppers and a homemade BBQ ranch sauce that's low in sugar, healthy and kind of addicting. If I do say so myself!

The Greek yogurt ranch dressing is made higher in protein with healthier ingredients, and mayo free. An old recipe that's a must try if you haven't had it yet!

The ranch dressing is blended with tomato paste, a date and spices to give it a BBQ flare! Unlike my low sugar BBQ sauce that's made in a saucepan, this BBQ sauce requires ZERO cooking. I love that I can control the sugar content when I make my own. Store bought BBQ sauces are always loaded with so much sugar.

This Greek yogurt BBQ ranch sauce is better for you and so good over roasted sweet potatoes! It is truly an addicting combination of flavors! Perfect for parties, BBQ's (<- ha) and family gatherings. It doubles as a side dish or appetizer, and can be served either warm or cold. Many options with this one!

What You Need

• Sweet Potato or Yams
• Tomato Paste
• Date
• Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
• Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Turkey Bacon
• Red Bell Pepper
• White Onion
• Veggie Chopper
• Blender

Helpful Tips

Use a veggie chopper to chop the veggies and potatoes (in case you didn't now a potato was a vegetable lol)! My Mom bought me one years ago and it comes in handy when I'm in a rush or have a lot of food to prep.

Also, prepping the Greek yogurt BBQ sauce ahead of time will save you time and give the flavors time to marry too. Of course, you can make it the same day you make the potatoes, but it's an easy way to break up the preparation steps so it doesn't feel overwhelming.

Truthfully though, this sweet potato salad is more of a treat and the work is worth every bit of your effort!

Have substitution questions? Drop them in the comments below! I'm happy to answer them and they help others that make the recipe too.

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About Megan

Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.