GRILLED POTATO & ARUGULA SALAD

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Looking for a new twist on an old picnic classic? This colorful potato salad has both sweet and Yukon Gold potatoes, fresh greens, some Cajun heat and a cool yogurt dressing. -Nancee Melin, Tucson, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
4-1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 cup plain yogurt
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach
1 cup grape tomatoes
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, sliced
6 green onions, chopped

Steps:

Pierce sweet potatoes and Yukon Gold potatoes; microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes, turning once., When potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel and cut into 1/2-in. slices. Sprinkle with 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper., Place potato slices on a grilling grid; transfer to grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally., In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic and remaining Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Gently fold in the arugula, tomatoes, olives, onions and potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 535mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges