Description
A refreshing Grilled Vegetable Salad with a zesty lemon vinaigrette, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2 bell peppers (any color), cut into strips
- 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for vinaigrette)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste (for vinaigrette)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Toss to coat the vegetables evenly.
- Place the vegetables on the grill. Grill for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are tender and have nice grill marks. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly.
- While the vegetables are grilling, prepare the lemon vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the grilled vegetables have cooled, chop them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large serving bowl. Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss to combine.
- Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese and fresh basil. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas to the salad.
- Experiment with different vegetables such as asparagus, eggplant, or corn for a unique flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg