Victory is Sweet Potato Salad
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard (recommended: Bone Suckin')
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cups canola oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon leaves
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 8 ounces fresh green beans
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- 4 tablespoons smoked jalapeno almonds
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- Preheat a grill to medium.
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch slices.
- Grill over medium coals until just tender, about 10 minutes.
- Cut into large julienne strips and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl add the tarragon vinegar, mustard and sugar and whisk to blend.
- Slowly drizzle in the canola oil and whisk until emulsified.
- Add the chopped tarragon and the onion.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat.
- Add the green beans and blanch for 20 seconds.
- Transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking, then drain.
- In large bowl add the sweet potatoes and the green beans.
- Pour in the vinaigrette and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and transfer the salad to a serving platter.
- Top with blue cheese and almonds and serve.
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