Grilled Sweet Potato Salad

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Sweet potatoes are ideal for grilling and, when topped with a potent vinaigrette, they make a winning side dish: sweet flesh and sharp dressing, creamy interior with a crispy grilled edge, all with a smoky undertone.

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• 6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
• Vegetable oil, for grilling
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• ¼ cup olive oil

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• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 small shallot, minced
• Dash of Worcestershire sauce

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[step-item number=”1″ image_url=”” title=”” ]Put the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and barely cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes, until just tender when pierced with a knife tip. Drain and cool.[/step-item]

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Preheat a gas grill on high with the lid closed for 10 minutes. Brush the potatoes with vegetable oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill for about 3 minutes per side, until the outside edges are crisp and the potatoes are tender.

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Put the potatoes on a serving platter and sprinkle with the scallions.

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[step-item number=”4″ image_url=”” title=”” ]In a small bowl, whisk together the parsley, olive oil, honey, vinegar, mustard, rosemary, shallots, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the sweet potatoes while still warm.[/step-item]

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