Sweetpotato, Corn and Feta Salad

There are some things in life that are absolute truths. Like the fact that outdoor parties are the best kind of parties. Or the fact that having your friends over for dinner is the best form of therapy. Or the fact that this Sweetpotato, Corn and Feta Salad is, without a doubt, going to be your new favorite salad/side dish this year!

A white platter with sweetpotato, corn and feta salad garnished with dill.


 

Why I Love This Recipe

Loaded with grilled California sweetpotatoes, corn and feta and topped with dill and the most deliciously tangy lemon vinaigrette, it’s seriously one for the record books. The sweet potatoes are wrapped in foil and grilled to perfection. They are both soft and crispy from the grill and pack some seriously smoky flavor. Combine the rest of the ingredients and it’s a match made in heaven. California sweet potatoes are without a doubt the shining star of this recipe as they are gorgeous and healthy (hello to an entire days worth of Vitamin A). I mean, who wouldn’t want this crazy delicious yet easy salad to be a centerpiece on their table? Make it, you’ll thank me later! I love grilled salads, and if you have not tried the Avocado Corn Salad yet, do it!

Ingredients & Substitutions

Mise en place of all ingredients to make sweetpotato, corn and feta salad.
  • California Sweet Potatoes
  • Olive Oil
  • Kosher Salt
  • Black Pepper freshly ground
  • Corn on the Cob
  • Feta
  • Dill
Lemon Vinaigrette
  • Lemon
  • Champagne Vinegar
  • Olive Oil
  • Kosher Salt

*For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below.

How to Make Sweetpotato, Corn and Feta Salad

A bowl with cubed sweetpotatoes combined with olive oil, salt and pepper.

Step 1: Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium high heat. In a medium bowl, combine the cubed California sweetpotatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to combine.

A large sheet of aluminum foil with the cubed sweetpotatoes wrapped up into a parcel shape, and another one being wrapped.

Step 2: Tear 4 large sheets of aluminum foil, about 16 inches long each. Divide the sweetpotato mixture amongst the 4 sheets of aluminum foil and fold the sides up on both ends so you create a securely wrapped parcel for the potatoes. Place the 4 parcels on the grill and cover. Let the potatoes cook for about 7-8 minutes on each side. When flipping the potato parcels, be sure to use a pair of tongs and a spatula so the parcels stay intact.

A large bowl with cooked cubed sweetpotatoes.

Step 3: Once the sweetpotatoes are fully cooked and fork tender, carefully remove the sweetpotato parcels from the grill and transfer the sweetpotatoes to a bowl.

A plate with three corns on the cob brushed with olive oil.

Step 4: Brush the corn on the cob with olive oil and transfer to the grill. Cook until slightly blackened.

A large bowl with cubed sweet potatoes, grilled corn, feta and fresh dill.

Step 5: Remove the corn from the kernel and add to the bowl of sweetpotatoes. Add the feta cheese and fresh dill and toss to combine.

A bowl with lemon juice, champagne vinegar, olive oil and kosher salt to make lemon vinaigrette for the salad.

Step 6: Whisk together the ingredients for the lemon vinaigrette.

A bowl with sweetpotato, corn and feta salad with lemon vinaigrette.

Step 7: Drizzle a little bit on top of the sweetpotatoes, tasting and adding more if needed. Adjust salt and pepper and serve.

How to Store Sweetpotato, Corn and Feta Salad

You can keep all of these ingredients grilled and ready on hand in the fridge for 3-4 days and assemble the salad fresh as needed.

Tips & Tricks

Extra vinaigrette will keep in the fridge for up to a week.

FAQs

Can I use frozen corn?

I prefer fresh corn, but you can use frozen corn if that is all you have on hand.

What variety of sweetpotatoes did you use?

I used the California sweetpotatoes which are my all time favorite.

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Sweet Potato Corn + Feta Salad

Author: Gaby Dalkin
5 from 2 votes
This Sweet Potato, Corn and Feta Salad is, without a doubt, going to be your new favorite salad/side dish this year!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 red California sweetpotatoes skin removed and cut into ¾ inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  • 3 pieces corn on the cob
  • ½ cup crumbled feta
  • fresh dill

Lemon Vinaigrette

  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 teaspoons champagne vinegar
  • cup olive oil
  • kosher salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium high heat.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the cubed California sweetpotatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to combine.
  • Tear 4 large sheets of aluminum foil, about 16 inches long each. Divide the sweetpotato mixture amongst the 4 sheets of aluminum foil and fold the sides up on both ends so you create a securely wrapped parcel for the potatoes.
  • Place the 4 parcels on the grill and cover. Let the potatoes cook for about 7-8 minutes on each side. When flipping the potato parcels, be sure to use a pair of tongs and a spatula so the parcels stay intact.
  • Once the sweetpotatoes are fully cooked and fork tender, carefully remove the sweetpotato parcels from the grill and transfer the sweetpotatoes to a bowl.
  • Brush the corn on the cob with olive oil and transfer to the grill. Cook until slightly blackened. Remove the corn from the kernel and add to the bowl of sweetpotatoes. Add the feta cheese and fresh dill and toss to combine.
  • Whisk together the ingredients for the lemon vinaigrette and drizzle a little bit on top of the sweetpotatoes, tasting and adding more if needed. Adjust salt and pepper and serve.

Notes

Extra vinaigrette will keep in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 497mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 16137IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1mg
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21 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    i’m making this salad because i love all the ingredients in it. It has been so delicious so I’m sure I’ll love it

  2. Going to make this tomorrow, but weather is not looking grill friendly,. What is the best alternative for prepping the sweet potatoes? Thanks!

  3. I had something very similar to this in a Mexican restaurant except with a lime dressing. It was incredible!

5 from 2 votes (1 rating without comment)

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