Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, seeded
  • 1 medium jicama, peeled and julienned

Method

  • Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until almost tender. Drain; cool slightly.
  • Place 1/2 cup oil, lime juice, cilantro, honey, vinegar, garlic and chipotle in a blender; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a small bowl; add jicama and toss to coat.
  • Peel and slice sweet potatoes; brush with remaining oil. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until slices have grill marks and are tender.
  • Arrange potatoes on a serving platter. With a slotted spoon, top with jicama. Drizzle salad with remaining dressing.