Grilled Sweet Potato Salad
This Grilled Sweet Potato Salad is a game-changer that combines smoky, caramelized sweet potatoes with fresh, vibrant ingredients. Grilling sweet potatoes adds an incredible depth of flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/3 cup pepitas pumpkin seeds
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
- Toss sweet potato chunks with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Place sweet potatoes in a grill basket or on a piece of heavy-duty foil with holes poked for ventilation.
- Grill for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred.
- While potatoes are grilling, whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
- Once potatoes are done, let them cool for 10 minutes.
- Combine grilled potatoes, diced onion, bell pepper, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over the mixture and toss gently.
- Top with pepitas just before serving.