GRILLED SWEET POTATO AND PICKLES SALAD

4 medium grilled (baked) sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 pound bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup sweet pickles, sliced
1 cup pecan halves
3/4 cup Lemon Ginger Dressing (recipe follows)
8 red lettuce leaves

Lemon Ginger Dressing
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

To Make Dressing:
Place ingredients in a pint jar with a cover. Shake well.
Makes about 3/4-cup dressing
 
To Make Salad:
In large frying pan, cook bacon until crisp, about 5 to 7 minutes. Combine potatoes, bacon, pickles and pecan halves with dressing in large container. Line serving dish with lettuce leaves. Spoon salad on top. Garnish with additional pickles if desired.
 
Serves 6 to 8 Inspired by recipe from www.ilovepickles.org