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Move over traditional potato salad... Try my Grilled Sweet Potato Salad recipe! It's a simple vegan grilling dish you'll love.
Hello! Hello!
Did everyone have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend? I spent mine in Pittsburgh celebrating the hub's sister's wedding. It was such a lovely event. I'll be sharing some highlights and photos tomorrow. Keep reading for a fabulous giveaway!
Remember the summer kick-off party I threw? What a great time! I'm still dreaming about all the yummy food.
Well, one of the new recipes I made for the party turned out so well I just had to share it with you guys. Turn your attention front and center to that lovely Grilled Sweet Potato Salad!
Taaaa-daaaaaaa!!!!!
My Grilled Sweet Potato & Black Bean Salad recipe is a unique combination of flavors that is sure to impress at your next party. I got everything for this Grilled Sweet Potato Salad (and the entire party!) at ALDI.
Why have I been all about ALDI? Because they have quality food for a fraction of the price of other stores. It's a no brainer. Shopping there is fast, easy and convenient, too!
If you're an ALDI fan like me, make sure to keep reading for a $250 gift card giveaway.
For this recipe the SimplyNature Organic Black Beans, sweet potatoes and red peppers play off each other perfectly. When I'm at ALDI I always watch for their own special brands like SimplyNature because I know it will be free of artificial colors, flavors and unnecessary enhancers. I'm also so impressed by the selection of produce they carry. There are always great organic produce options, as well.
To make this Grilled Sweet Potato Salad, you start by grilling big sweet potato slices and red pepper.
You want the sweet potatoes to cook until tender.
The red peppers just need a nice char. It's better if they are still a little crunchy.
After grilling, chop the sweet potatoes and red peppers into bite sized chunks and toss the veggies with other yummy-ness like black beans, green onions, lime and cilantro. This delightful vegetarian grilling recipe is only 6 ingredients, so it's perfect if you are in a hurry. It's vegan, too!
The end result was the star of my cookout menu.
My Grilled Sweet Potato Salad recipe tastes great, but it's also a healthy choice because of the added SimplyNature Organic Black Beans for protein. The colorful sweet potatoes and other veggies are filling and packed with vitamins.
You could easily make this as a side dish like I did or even a vegetarian or vegan main course during the week. It's that filling and delicious!
Serve warm or store in the fridge and eat cold. Either way my Grilled Sweet Potato Salad is one you will want to make again and again!
Grilled Sweet Potato & Black Bean Salad
Ingredients
- 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 red pepper, cut into large flat pieces for grilling
- 2 teaspoons SimplyNature Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
- 1 can SimplyNature Organic Black Beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 green onions, chopped
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- Stonemill salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- In a large bowl toss the sweet potatoes in half of the olive oil. Toss the red peppers with the rest of the olive oil in a separate bowl. Sprinkle both with salt and pepper.
- Place the sweet potatoes on the grill. Cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes on each side. With a few minutes remaining in the grilling, add the peppers. Cook them for 2 minutes on each side until slightly charred.
- When cool enough to touch, cut the sweet potatoes and red peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- Stir in the black beans, green onions, cilantro and lime juice. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm or cold!
Notes
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Now for the super fun part! I'm giving away a $250 ALDI gift card to one lucky Running in a Skirt reader. To win, fill out the information in the entry keeper below and share your great ALDI experience in the comments below. You must do both to win. The contest will run until June 21st! Good luck.
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Carolyn Dionne says
Love Aldi's their produce is super fresh and cheap too. Which helps keep our family of 6 in budget
Ashley @ Sweetpea Lifestyle says
I get so overwhelmed when I shop in Aldi! But, your giving me some motivation to try it consistently!
Summer Ross says
I have shopped at Aldi for years now. As a family of 6 it has helped cut our monthly budget in HALF. The prices are amazing and allow us to purchase better quality fresh foods.
Kay Lynn says
Aldi's has recently come to Southern California so I haven't been yet. I would love to win the card and check one out.
Amy doerfler says
I love the prices on organic produce at Aldi.
Gloria F says
We've been an Aldi family since one opened near us years ago. It is where we do most of our regular shopping because of their great prices and the quality of their products. Recently discovered their Indian Curry simmer sauces and am impressed by how good they are!
Francine S says
We love the great prices at Aldi and their double back guarantee. I've only had a few problems with products and they easily exchanged them AND returned my money. Was surprised the first time that they offered that!
Carolsue says
The prices are veriy affordable and i like how fresh everythibg is. Great produce section!
Julie says
Love the recipe. It sounds like it would be good drizzled with some EVOO and Balsamic Vinegar. Yummy!
Julie says
I forgot about Aldi's. I got so wrapped up in this recipe! LOL. I love shopping at Aldi. I am in a motorized chair and I Love how wide the aisles are. It's very easy to get around and the items tend to be lower and easier to reach as well.
Jenniferanne says
I always love browsing in Aldi's because I find so many great things there, some I didn't even know I needed@ 🙂
I enjoy their prices and produce selection also.
Emily @Sinful Nutrition says
Love their organic selection, especially on meats! So affordable!
Susan Christy says
I love finding foods at Aldi right here in middle America that I enjoyed during my travels to Europe.
Carole Enger says
I honestly don't know what I would do without the Aldi's in my town. It always killed me going to the grocery store and spending hundreds on groceries - even double if buying organic. I finally gave Aldi's a chance several years ago and haven't looked back. I love everything about the store - the people, prices, fresh produce, wine, dairy...and let's not forget the aisle of random stuff that seems to have all kinds of fun seasonal buys! The first time I checked out, I thought my total was wrong and people laughed and said - "great food, great prices". I won't even get started on how much you can save if shopping for a big party or brunch. Thank you Aldi's for making high quality food affordable for my family - I'll be a loyal customer for life!
Jessica Taylor says
Wowza! The Grilled Sweet Potato Salad looks amazing! I can't wait to try it! I love fresh grilled recipes to enjoy during the summer.
I first fell in love with Aldi while vacationing in Florida two summers ago. I almost had a heartache when I found out a Aldi was coming to my area in Virginia 6 months ago. Since my Aldi opened, I feel like I'm in they almost every other day! Lol. I love their wide selection of products and affordable prices. Not to mention the taste and quality of Aldi products are superb! As a mother of 5, being frugal is an understatement. I can proudly say I can grocery shop at Aldi without ever going over my budget. I love Aldi!
Lowanda J says
OMG! When I found out Aldi was opening in my area, I became overly excited! I had shopped there for years when I lived in the upstate and for 10 years living in the lowcountry and not having an Aldi was a bummer. Aldi has everything you can imagine at such reasonable prices. I love preparing for parties by shopping there. I love the fact that I can get gourmet cheese for a fraction of the price of over stores (Harris Teeter, Publix)...yes I went there. I can find just the right thing for any occasion and the random weekly sale items are a plus! Sometimes, they will have something for sale that you may have thought about and bam...there it is. Like, this past week, the summer fun items were for sale and for such a great price. No need to head to Walmart or Target. Aldi is a must for every city and I'm so glad it is now 5 minutes away from me so I can stop in anytime! 🙂
Diana M says
Everytime I go to Aldi I load up on their very well-priced dark chocolate!!!
Bea Alexandra says
I love Aldi for my baking staples. They cost much less but I believe their quality is better. I bake all year round for my family and friends.
Farrah says
I discovered Aldi a couple years ago when i was living in Kentucky and oh em gee, their prices are amazing!! <3 I love getting my produce and frozen goods from them! 😀
Jessie M says
We're able to maintain a grocery budget under $200 each month. And I love that during the summer time we can scoop up some extras to host friends and family without busting the budget!
nikki says
Kinda different! but I would go to the same cashier a really great lady! we became the best of friends and hang out all the time. Aldi tip - go early !
what a great giveaway love your blog
heather @Lunging Through Life says
Love Aldi! I buy all of my groceries there minus lunch meat. It's so cheap and great quality.
Kendr says
About a year ago I was in the check out line at Aldi and there was a really handsome guy in front of me. As I was unloading my groceries, I would keep glancing over at him. As I was putting my eggs up on the belt, he finally made eye contact with me and I got instantly nervous that I missed the belt and the eggs dropped and went all over the place!! The guy started laughing and told the cashier that I must be having a rough day and he ended up buying all of my groceries!!! We ended up exchanging numbers and went out for a date and have been together ever since!
Dandi D says
Aldi's is my favorite place to shop for groceries because they really have the greatest quality products for the best prices!
Stefanie G says
I love to go to ALDI with my niece, we pick out her favorite foods (ALDI has them all)! I let her pick out the fruits and veggies she wants, and we pick up special cake mixes to have a fun girls night at home!
Colan says
Aldi is great. We usually shop there once a month.
Gina M says
That salad looks amazing! My own Aldi story is pretty simple; my Grandpa was very smart and frugal and always shopped there when we would visit him in NY. I didn’t understand what all the buzz was about until I became an adult, and we didn’t have any Aldi in VA. I kept hearing about their awesome products and prices, but was sad they weren’t in my state. Fast-forward to the past two years and we have several Aldi stores in my area! Yay! Every time I shop at Aldi I think of my late Grandpa, and I am so pleased with all of their brands, and the care they take to provide the best prices and best ingredients to customers.
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Tracie Cooper says
I love my local Aldi in the Tampa Bay area of Florida! Due to health challenges my hubby and I are a fixed income and its nice to be able to stock up of produce and other items at affordable prices! I love their produce and gluten free items!
Kim says
Can't seem to find the form, but recipe looks great!
Taylor says
Wow! Came across your blog while looking for sweet potato recipes and this I will definitely be trying. I just moved to Kansas for nursing school and have never heard of Aldi before moving to the Midwest. Thanks for the recipe, I will be following your blog from now on!!
kjasus says
So , I have never been in an Aldi, but have head amazing things about it. Well, they just opened one up recently, about 20 minutes from my house! I cannot WAIT to check it out!
Janet says
Your sweet potato salad looks delicious! I just discovered Aldi and have become a regular for their produce, dairy, and healthier kids snacks!
Karla R. says
I've shopped there before and I love their produce!
kelly m. says
My local Aldi has the most helpful employees. They are kind and caring, which surprised me based on the fact they are so monitored in their efficiency. Not to mention the prices!
Mary Logan says
Have been shopping at Aldi's the last 15 years! I buy both my sweet potatoes and my black beans there, but never thought of putting them together! Great idea, great store!
Kristen says
We went to Aldi on a recent trip, and they had nice produce and great service.
Pudyqat says
I love shopping there because they have so many organic items; their produce selection is awesome, and the prices are more than fair!
Jen says
Our latest Aldi finds were fair trade coffee, outrageously good grapes, and 89 cent eggs. We love shopping there.
Kelly D says
I can always find fresh produce at Aldi's. I can count on Aldi's for the items I need for our family meals.
Jennifer Wright says
My great ALDI experience was when I was missing an ingredient from a recipe I was making and they had it which saved the day.
Katy Gould says
Thank you for sharing! We have already tried a few of your summer salad ideas and love them!
Rachel says
I went to Aldi a couple weeks ago and found a beautiful basket of hanging flowers. I shop there on a regular basis and love the specialty products they have as well.
Renee says
Our family loves Aldi we shop there all the time. They have great produce and I love their guac and seasonal items! And I love this recipe I need some whole30 meals that are new to me with some tweaking this could work!
Angel Holloway says
Aldi is the only place we shop.
Kaylin@EnticingHealthyEating says
I don't have a lot of experience with ALDI but one of my favorite things is the way they give you a quarter for returning your cart after you're done with it. Do they still do that? I thought that was the coolest thing as a kid!
Heather says
Grilled sweet potatoes sound awesome! I have never tried that before! This salad looks delicious, definitely want to try it!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says
Sadly I have never stepped foot in an ALDI but I know they have a great selection that I need to check out! I've never seen a sweet potato salad before - it looks amazing!!
Colan says
Aldi is a great place to shop. the prices are so much lower than most other stores. Food quality is also as good if not better than the other supermarkets. Can't wait to win the $250.00 gift card.
karen r says
I haven't been to an Aldi, hope to someday soon!
Jess says
I like being able to go to Aldi's, fill up an entire cart with fresh veggies and meats, and still only spend around $100. Perfect place for a big family!
Christine says
I love how cheap aldi is for staples like bread, milk, and cheese.
Will G says
My great Aldi experience was when I discovered the jalapeno cheese curds!
Jill says
That looks and sounds delicious. It really seems like a hearty salad with great textures in it. Yummy
Kimberly Hatting says
I love sweet potatoes, but I've never thought of grilling them (I usually just bake them). This looks easy and has a bunch of my favorites ( I'm not much of a veggie gal, but this actually has veggies I eat LOL).
Melissa Gunter says
I love your wonderful ideas.......
HS says
My family loves shopping at Aldi for their cookies, chocolate and organic produce.
Pam Cook says
I love Aldi, just went there today! I hope they keep getting more and more organic items!
paige c says
I love the Aldi trail mixes! And their prices!
Kelly says
Love Aldi. I have MS and Aldi helps me to be able to buy organic. The selection rivels Fresh Market. Now I can eat organic and afford my medications. That means so much to me. Thank you Aldi.
Patricia @Sweet and Strong says
Things I need to try: going shoppg at Aldi and sweet potatoes in a salad. I love eating them plain, but have never but them together with too many other ingredients.
Annmarie says
This truly looks amazing. Cannot wait to give it a try!
Ashley @ Whiskers and Weights says
I always love perusing our Aldi because I always feel like there are different things than the last time I was in there! I also love that their price point (without sacrificing quality) is below other stores so it allows us to get more for our money!
Judy Thompson says
My husband found Aldi for us. Great bargains. Some unique food choices. Good produce.
Will definitely try this recipe - we love sweet potatoes.
Aida says
We have a family of 9 and Aldis is a must in our life! Don't know what we did before it came to our area!!
ashley d says
got a great watermelon a couple weeks ago
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
Now that is a potato salad! I admittedly don't grill - at all - but may have to get my husband to make this! It's about time he makes a salad anyway 🙂
Jenn says
This looks so delicious! I've never grilled sweet potatoes, but I bet they hold up really well. I have to give it a try!
Kristy from Southern In Law says
This looks deelicious! I love love love grilled veggies!
Thomas Murphy says
I find lots of great prices at Aldi.
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
I do love sweet potatoes! This looks great. I bet the grilling brings out the natural sweetness!
Rust says
Aldi really stretches my grocery dollar. I but most of my seasonings there, and also canned goods, bread, produce, cheese and dairy. Their prices are better than Walmart and FAR better than my local grocery store. I've founds some good wines there also, and some great seasonal buys too.
Ilka says
I'm such a big sweet potato fan! I love adding them to a salad, as well! You made an awesome Summer salad!
Blane Sherer says
Glad all went well in Pittsburgh for the
wedding. The food in your blog today
looks great (smile ).
Lisa Collins says
I love sweet potatoes but have never tried them with potato salad! I bet this tastes amazing and I'm ma have to try and make it soon!
Stephanie says
I once got a job offer call while shopping at aldi 🙂
Chelley Martinka says
All those beautiful grill marks! LOVE! This salad sounds like the perfect addition to any BBQ!
Erica Schwarz says
Love all the colors in your salad and how HEALTHY it is! Grilled potatoes are so delicious!
Elena says
I was happy to find my favorite French desserts at ALDI
DealinDiva says
My first time going to Aldi was last year. We don't have one around us so I have to go to NJ, I go once every two weeks. Its so worth the trip, everything is so fresh and cheap and I get lots of items I don't get where I live in NY.
Mary Jean Henson says
I'm making this... looks so yummy and easy!
Heather says
This looks so tasty! Last week I roasted sweet potatoes with brussels sprouts and it was a great change to combine a starch with a veggie! Trying this next
Abbey Sharp says
OMG awesome grilled salad! So much flavour! And love the giveaway!
Susie @ Suzlyfe says
I think I might do this with chickpeas--it looks delicious!
Jessica @Nutritioulicious says
This is such a great idea! I never thought to grill the potatoes first, but it makes perfect sense for grilling season!
mami2jcn says
I've bought shrimp at Aldi for a much lower price than at other stores. Aldi has great prices!
Kate W. says
I've never grilled sweet potato but I absolutely will be after reading this post! Yum!
Mary Beth Jackson says
I was just thinking about sweet potatoes. They had a sweet potato salad side dish at the Jupiter Beach resort I just visited and it was delicious! Yours has a little different twist to it but still looks great! Pinning for sure!
Divya says
I've been lovin' on sweet potatoes lately! I've been doing a sweet potato nacho sheet pan recipe, but I think it's time to switch it up as summer is approaching! This looks like the perfect summer dinner recipe!
Heather Johnson says
I love sweet potatoes and black beans. This summer salad sounds absolutely delicious!
Mary Ellen | VNutrition says
This potato salad is making me hungry! I didn't see the recipe before the weekend or I totally would have tried it for our memorial day bbq! Good think summer hasn't even started yet so I have lots of time to try it out!
Christina Bauer says
Ever since my first trip to Germany, I fell in love with aldi! I'm so happy they have healthier products that I know I can feel good about. There's an aldi just a mile from my office, so it's incredibly easy for me to make shopping quick and healthy!
Michelle says
I've never been to ALDI yet we now have them in my area and I'm so excited about that.
Brianna Wolin says
I'm so grateful for all the gluten free options that are affordable!
Neely Moldovan says
Love me some sweet potato! This looks and sounds so good. Going to try it for sure!
Kristina @ Love & Zest says
We love Aldi! They have such great quality at low prices - and a great produce section!
Sheila says
Love Aldi! I do most of my grocery shopping there. Not only do they have the freshest fruits and vegetables but their meats are a good quality. They also have a double your money back grantee, if you don't like something contact the store and they will refund your money.
Marian says
Yum! Grilled sweet potatoes! We have an Aldi's here in town I enjoy shopping there. They have saved me plenty of money over the years. I love they're fresh and reasonably price produce.
GiGi Eats says
HAVE NOT tried GRILLING sweet potatoes before but that is DEFINITELY happening before the end of the summer!!! Sounds like a flipping phenomenal iDEA!
Abby Laughter says
The recipe looks delicious! My family and I love Aldi. We are on a limited budget since I am a stay at home mom. I love getting all the basic staples there but I also love all the healthy options for my son's lunches that I pack him. Also I am just amazed at the fresh produce prices. Its a blessing to be able to eat healthy AND stick to my budget.
Emily says
The grill marks on the vegetables make it really pretty!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
We love grilled sweet potatoes over here! Unfortunately no Aldi near me
Judy Crowder says
I just went to Aldi for the first time on Saturday. I was very pleased with the produce I purchased. Will definitely be going back!
Margaret S Porter says
We love the produce at Aldi and the meats and dairy are cheaper than any of our grocery stores.
Beth Ann Chiles says
I think I told you I have been an Aldi's fan since way back---when our boys were little and we lived in Greenville, Ohio in 1987-1991 we drove to Richmond, IN once a month to stock up at Aldi's. We were on a pretty slim budget and it was always our go to store for inexpensive good options. I love how they have evolved over the years and now have so many great items to offer. The produce is always my best deal there---not only do I save money I have really good options for healthy eating. It is easy to shop there and the employees are ALWAYS nice--no matter what store I am in and I have been in many overt the years.
Martha Litt says
A good friend told me about Aldi's, she said her grocery bill was about half of what it used to be before shopping there. She went on to tell me some of her favorite things and after that, I went to check it out. For sure their produce is great, prices are really great. I have not tried anything from there I did not like. My husband really enjoys their pistachio nuts, so good and nobody has them for a lower cost.
Jean Puhlman says
Once we get this move over with and get settled I am looking forward to really trying Aldi's. I love making soups and I bet they have a lot of ingredients for that.
Your recipe looks delicious Julie. I bet grilled eggplant instead of sweet potatoes would also be good.
Wendy Moore says
We are starting to dive into a plant based diet here at home. I must admit I am a newbie at such things, growing up in the south, it's all about fried meat. Lol.
I really enjoy your recipes! I need all the help I can get! Thank you!
Jeffrey says
My wife and I love Aldi, we were so excited when they moved to our town. The prices and quality of their products are excellent, its the only place we buy staples like milk, eggs and bread (which I think is the best around). Its funny how we are just going to run in to pick up a few things and end up with a basket full!