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Grilled Sweet Potato Salad

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Ingredients

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Grilled Sweet Potato Salad

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 pounds sweet potatoespeeled and cut into 1/2″ thick rounds

saltTo Taste

black pepperTo Taste

4 slices air fryer baconcrumbled

1 green onionthinly sliced

1 bell pepperseeded or chopped

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 tbsp reserved bacon grease

1 tbsp pure maple syrup

1 ½ teaspoons dijon mustard

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat the grill to medium high heat.

In a medium bowl, toss the sweet potato rounds with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper until the potatoes are well coated. Place the potato rounds on the preheated grill and turn the heat down to medium. Grill 5-7 minutes per side or until each side is well charred and the potatoes are tender (the potatoes will appear slightly blistered when they're ready). Remove from heat and set aside.

Place the olive oil, red wine vinegar, bacon grease, maple syrup, dijon mustard, salt and pepper in small bowl and whisk to combine.

When the sweet potatoes have cooled slightly, cut them into chunks or slice width-wise and place in a serving bowl. Add the bacon, green onion and bell pepper and toss with the desired amount of dressing. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cube Sweet Potatoes Uniformly 🔪
Cut sweet potatoes into equal-sized cubes (about 1-inch) to ensure even grilling and cooking throughout, preventing some pieces from being undercooked while others char.
Render Bacon Grease for Maximum Flavor 🥓
Reserve the bacon grease from your air fryer bacon and incorporate it into your dressing while still warm—this ensures the fat emulsifies properly with the vinegar and creates a richer, more cohesive maple bacon vinaigrette.
Dress Warm Potatoes for Better Absorption 🌡️
Toss the grilled sweet potatoes with the dressing while they're still warm; the heat opens the starches and allows the flavors to penetrate deeply rather than sitting on the surface.
Oil Your Grill Grates Properly 🛢️
Brush grates with high-heat oil and ensure they're screaming hot before adding potatoes—this creates beautiful caramelization and prevents sticking, which is crucial for delicate sweet potato pieces.
Add Fresh Green Onions Just Before Serving 🌿
Reserve most of your sliced green onions and fold them in at the very end to maintain their fresh, sharp bite and bright color rather than wilting them into the warm salad.