Best 11 Grilled Sweet Potato And Green Onion Salad Recipes

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**Grilled Sweet Potato and Green Onion Salad: A Delightful Medley of Flavors and Textures**

Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors and textures with our Grilled Sweet Potato and Green Onion Salad. This vibrant dish combines the natural sweetness of grilled sweet potatoes with the refreshing crunch of green onions, creating a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds. The salad is further enhanced with a tangy dressing made from rice vinegar, lime juice, and honey, adding a touch of acidity and sweetness. With its vibrant colors and delightful flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

**Additional Recipe Ideas:**

1. **Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad:** Combine grilled sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, red onion, and cilantro in a zesty dressing for a hearty and flavorful salad.


2. **Sweet Potato and Quinoa Salad:** Roast sweet potatoes and toss them with quinoa, chopped vegetables, and a tangy vinaigrette for a nutritious and satisfying meal.


3. **Sweet Potato and Kale Salad:** Massage kale with olive oil and lemon juice, then toss it with roasted sweet potatoes, dried cranberries, and a sprinkle of goat cheese for a healthy and flavorful salad.


4. **Sweet Potato and Avocado Salad:** Roast sweet potatoes and pair them with avocado, crumbled bacon, red onion, and a creamy dressing for a rich and indulgent salad.


5. **Sweet Potato and Roasted Vegetable Salad:** Roast sweet potatoes, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and carrots, then toss them with a balsamic vinaigrette for a colorful and flavorful salad that's perfect for a healthy side dish.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED SWEET POTATO AND SCALLION SALAD



Grilled Sweet Potato and Scallion Salad image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large sweet potatoes
8 scallions
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bake thepotatoes until they can be just piercedwith a knife, about 45 minutes. Cut intolarge chunks.
  • Preheat a grill to high. Brush the potatoes and scallions with 1/3 cup olive oil and arrange on the grill. Grill the potatoes until just tender, about 5 minutes per side. Grill the scallions until softened and marked,about 1 minute per side. Remove the scallions and potatoes from the grill; cut the scallions into small pieces.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil, the mustard, vinegars and honey; season with salt and pepper. Add the potatoes, scallions and parsley and toss until the potatoes are well coated.

GRILLED SWEET POTATO SALAD



Grilled Sweet Potato Salad image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 sweet potatoes, skin on and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for the potatoes
1/4 cup white wine vinegar, preferably Chardonnay
2 tablespoons chopped capers
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
1 cup sliced scallions
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
1 green apple, cored and julienned
1 tablespoon sliced chives
2 tablespoons white sesame seeds, toasted
Fresh parsley and cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium heat.
  • Sprinkle the potatoes with salt and pepper and toss with enough olive oil to coat. Grill the potatoes until caramelized, about 4 minutes per side. Place them on the top rack and close the grill, allowing them to finish cooking through, about 20 minutes more. Remove the potatoes from the grill and allow them to come to room temperature.
  • To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the vinegar, capers, honey, mustard and olive oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Dice the potatoes into large chunks and toss in a bowl with the scallions and walnuts. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Dress the potatoes with enough vinaigrette to coat the salad. Top with the apples, chives, sesame seeds, cilantro and parsley and serve.

SCALLION SWEET POTATOES



Scallion Sweet Potatoes image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Combine 1 1/2 pounds chopped peeled sweet potatoes, 1 bunch scallions (cut into 2-inch pieces), 6 crushed garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon fresh thyme in a bowl. Drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss. Place on a sheet of foil and fold up. Grill over low heat until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

SWEET POTATO-GREEN ONION SALAD



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 bunch green onions
3/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat grill. Brush potatoes and green onions with 1/4 cup of the olive oil. Grill the potatoes until tender, 4 minutes on each side. Cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes and finely chop the green onions. (Do not grill the green onions.)
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup olive oil, mustard, vinegars, and honey and season with salt and pepper. Add the potatoes, green onions and parsley and mix until the potatoes are coated with the dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

MUSTARD-GREEN ONION POTATO SALAD



Mustard-Green Onion Potato Salad image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds new potatoes, boiled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place the warm potatoes and green onions in a large bowl. Whisk together the mayonnaise, mustards, garlic, vinegar and parsley and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the dressing to the potatoes and carefully mix until combined.

ROASTED SWEET POTATO AND GREEN ONION SALAD



Roasted Sweet Potato and Green Onion Salad image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound each)
1 bunch green onions (white bulb and 3 inches of green)
1/2 cup olive oil, plus extra for brushing the potatoes and green onions
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Brush the potatoes and green onions with olive oil. Roast the potatoes until tender. Roast the green onions until softened. When cool enough to handle, cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes and finely chop the green onions.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup olive oil, the mustard, vinegars, and honey, and season with salt and pepper. Add the potatoes, green onions and parsley and mix until the potatoes are coated with the dressing. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.

CARAMELIZED ONION SWEET POTATO SALAD



Caramelized Onion Sweet Potato Salad image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 red onions, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon finely chopped orange zest
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
3 sweet potatoes, sliced into 1/2-thick slices
Vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook onions slowly until golden brown. Add mustard and vinegar and cook another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add honey, orange zest and thyme, stir to combine. Let cool.
  • Preheat grill, Brush the potato slices on both sides with the vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the potatoes on each side for 3 to 4 minutes or until just cooked through. Place potatoes in a bowl and fold in onion mixture.

GRILLED SWEET POTATO WEDGES



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 sweet potatoes, cooked through, cut into wedges
Canola oil, for brushing
1 tablespoon Bobby Flay Poultry Rub
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 to 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Brush the potato wedges with oil and season with rub, salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, until nicely marked.
  • Whisk the syrup with the mustard. Brush the potatoes with the glaze and turn a few times to caramelize.

GRILLED POTATO AND GREEN ONION SALAD



Grilled Potato and Green Onion Salad image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound applewood smoked bacon, optional
8 russet potatoes
Gray salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 bunches green onions, both white and green parts, trimmed
1/3 cup Champagne vinegar
1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 shallots, minced
1 teaspoon gray salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil (or use half bacon fat)
Bacon fat, optional
4 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill to medium-high heat.
  • If using bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and render in a skillet over low heat until crisp. Remove the bacon from pan, and reserve the bacon fat for the dressing.
  • Wash potatoes and slice into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Cover with cold water and about 2 tablespoons of salt in a medium saucepan and bring to boil. Partially cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain the potatoes, put in bowl, and toss with 1/4 cup olive oil, salt and black pepper, to taste.
  • Drizzle the green onions with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil (or the olive oil-bacon fat blend), season with salt and pepper to taste, and grill until tender. Remove from grill and allow to cool. Cut scallions into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Grill the potatoes until golden brown and tender. If the potatoes are still firm but already brown, finish cooking in a 375 degrees F oven. Let the potatoes cool to room temperature. Slice the potatoes into 1/2-inch sticks and put in a large bowl. Keep all ingredients separate until the day of the party.
  • Make the dressing: combine Champagne vinegar, Dijon, shallot, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly drizzle in extra-virgin olive oil, whisking constantly, until emulsified. (You may add in some of the optional strained bacon fat for taste at this stage.) Check seasoning. Keep chopped Italian parsley separate until ready to serve, and toss in at the last minute.
  • To serve, pour dressing over potatoes, green onions, and bacon, if using, and toss.

GREEN ONION POTATO SALAD



Green Onion Potato Salad image

Ever since I can remember, my aunt Beverly has made this potato salad for special occasions. She gave me the recipe a few years ago, and I've been making it for parties and my card clubs. I get many requests for the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 medium red potatoes, cubed
2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1/4 cup chopped dill pickle
1 green onion, chopped
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plus 3/4 teaspoon green onion dip mix
2-1/4 teaspoons cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool to room temperature., In a small bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, pickle and green onion. In another bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over potato mixture and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Fat 36g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 1044mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

GRILLED ONION POTATO SALAD



Grilled Onion Potato Salad image

Grilling the onions definitely makes this taste just a little bit better! Cook time reflects chill time.

Provided by Kim127

Categories     Potato

Time 3h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 lbs red boiling potatoes (about 5-6 medium)
2/3 cup sliced celery

Steps:

  • Heat grill.
  • Slice onion into slightly larger than 1/4-inch slices and brush both sides of each slice with olive oil.
  • Place onion on grill and cook 4-5 minutes per side or until brown and tender.
  • Let onion cool and then chop.
  • Place potatoes into boiling salted water for about 20-25 minutes or until just tender; drain.
  • When cool enough to handle, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch pieces.
  • In a large bowl, stir milk and vinegar together and let sit 1-2 minutes to thicken.
  • Whisk in mayo, salt and pepper.
  • Stir in onions.
  • Add potatoes to bowl, stir and then add celery.
  • Stir gently.
  • Cover and refrigerate for several hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.3, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 1.4, Sodium 162.4, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.9, Protein 2.7

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, choose sweet potatoes that are firm and have smooth skin.
  • Scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly before grilling to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork before grilling to help them cook evenly.
  • Grill the sweet potatoes over medium heat for about 15 minutes per side, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
  • Allow the sweet potatoes to cool slightly before slicing them.
  • For the dressing, use a good quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  • Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the sliced sweet potatoes, red onion, green onions, and cilantro to a large bowl.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This grilled sweet potato and green onion salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet potatoes are grilled to perfection and tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. The red onion, green onions, and cilantro add a nice crunch and flavor to the salad. This salad is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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