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Grilled Sweet Potato Salad with Burrata, Pomegranate Seeds, and Lemon Herb Vinaigrette


  • Author: Imili Johnson
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

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For the Salad:

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces burrata cheese
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped

For the Lemon Herb Vinaigrette:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Grill the Sweet Potatoes

  1. Preheat the Grill:
    • Heat your grill to medium-high. You can also use a grill pan on the stovetop if preferred.
  2. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes:
    • In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Grill the Potatoes:
    • Place the sweet potatoes on the grill, ensuring they are spaced apart for even cooking. Grill for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and charred with grill marks.
  4. Cool Slightly:
    • Remove the sweet potatoes from the grill and set aside to cool slightly before assembling the salad.

Step 2: Make the Lemon Herb Vinaigrette

  1. Whisk Ingredients:
    • In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
    • Whisk until emulsified and well blended.

Step 3: Assemble the Salad

  1. Combine Ingredients:
    • In a large serving bowl, combine the grilled sweet potatoes, pomegranate seeds, chopped parsley, and chopped mint.
  2. Dress the Salad:
    • Drizzle the lemon herb vinaigrette over the salad. Gently toss to combine and coat the ingredients evenly.
  3. Top with Burrata:
    • Tear the burrata into smaller pieces and arrange them on top of the salad for a creamy, indulgent finish.

Step 4: Serve

  1. Final Touches:
    • Drizzle additional vinaigrette over the salad, if desired, for extra flavor.
  2. Serve:
    • Serve the salad warm or at room temperature. It pairs wonderfully with grilled proteins or as a standalone dish.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 280
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 7g