GRILLED SWEET POTATO SALAD

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Adapted from Vegetarian Times 2005 Grilled sweet potatoes require close attention - but the results are worth it. Slice them too thick, and they won't cook through; slice them too thin, and they will char quickly. Slice carefully and keep an eye on the grill.

Provided by VLizzle

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 35m

Yield 4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt
2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 3/8 inch thick
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 scallions, white and green parts sliced
3 tablespoons mango juice or 3 tablespoons pineapple juice
salt & fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare medium-low charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill.
  • For the vinaigrette: combine lime zest, juice, and vinegar in a large bowl.
  • Whisk in oil until completely blended.
  • Stir in cilantro, garlic and salt.
  • To make sweet potatoes: add potato slices to vinaigrette, and let marinate for 5 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the potato slices to the grill.
  • Turn occasionally, basting with remaining vinaigrette and cook until tender when pierced with a fork - about 10-15 minutes.
  • Return grilled potatoes to vinaigrette.
  • Add red pepper, scallions, juice, salt and pepper; toss gently and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.5, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 128.2, Carbohydrate 50, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 11.9, Protein 4.2

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