Grilled Sweet Potato and Chickpea Salad

Name: Grilled Sweet Potato and Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 Sweet Potatoes (scrubbed (about 1 1/4 lbs)); 3 tbsp Canola Oil (divided); 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/8 tsp Salt; 1 can (19 oz) Chickpeas (drained and rinsed (unsalted)); 2 tbsp White Wine Vinegar; 2 tbsp Parsley (fresh, chopped); 2 tbsp Mint or Basil (chopped); 1/4 cup Gouda Cheese (light) (diced)

Oct 30, 2019

Grilled Sweet Potato and Chickpea Salad

Something different from the grill with these sweet potato wedges. An easy and flavourful vegetarian salad that can be shared as a main or side dish this grilling season.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Course Appetizers, Salads, Side Dishes

Servings servings

Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients

2 Sweet Potatoes scrubbed (about 1 1/4 lbs)
3 tbsp Canola Oil divided
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/8 tsp Salt
1 can (19 oz) Chickpeas drained and rinsed (unsalted)
2 tbsp White Wine Vinegar
2 tbsp Parsley fresh, chopped
2 tbsp Mint or Basil chopped
1/4 cup Gouda Cheese (light) diced

Instructions

Cut sweet potatoes in half crosswise then in half again lengthwise. Cut each into thin wedges and place in a large bowl. Toss with 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the oil, chili powder and salt. Place on greased grill over medium heat and grill ,turning occasionally for about 10 minutes or until lightly charred and tender. Return to bowl and add chickpeas.
In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 1 tbsp (15 mL) of oil and vinegar. Drizzle over potato mixture and add parsley, basil and cheese. Toss well to combine.

Notes

Tip: For a chunky version of the salad, chop the grilled sweet potatoes and toss with chickpeas.

Recipe developed by Emily Richards

Nutrition

Serving: 258gCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 212mgFiber: 9gSugar: 10gIron: 1.8mg

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