Grilled Dijon Summer Squash Recipes

GRILLED SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Toss 1 1/2 pounds sliced summer squash and 1 sliced onion with olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill 3 to 5 minutes per side. Toss with more olive oil, the zest and juice of 1 lemon, and some chopped parsley and mint. Top with shaved ricotta salata.

GRILLED YELLOW SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the grill for medium heat.
• Cut the squash horizontally into 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick slices so that you have nice long strips that won't fall through the grill.
• Heat olive oil in a small pan, and add garlic cloves. Cook over medium heat until the garlic starts to sizzle and become fragrant. Brush the slices of squash with the garlic oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• Grill squash slices for 5 to 10 minutes per side, until they reach the desired tenderness. Brush with additional garlic oil, and turn occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.

GRILLED DIJON SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, oregano, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Place the vegetables in a shallow baking dish. Add marinade and toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Drain and discard marinade. Arrange vegetables on a vegetable grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until tender.

GRILLED DIJON SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, oregano, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Place the vegetables in a shallow baking dish. Add marinade and toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Drain and discard marinade. , Arrange vegetables on a vegetable grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until tender.

GRILLED SUMMER SQUASH (EASY!)

Steps:

• Preheat the grill w/all burners on high for 10 minutes (lid down).
• Wash the squash, pat down dry. Trim the tops and bottoms, then rub olive oil over them.
• Once the gill is hot, turn off the center burner, turn the other burners to medium. Put the whole squash over the center burner, close the lid and cook until easily pierced with the tip of a sharp knife/fork. Depending on the size of the squash, this will take approximately 12-20 minutes.
• Turn the squash as needed.
• Transfer the squash to a cutting board, slice, then toss with the parsley, salt and pepper.
• Enjoy!

GRILLED DELICATA SQUASH WITH WARM CRANBERRY DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Scrub delicata squash well to make sure the skin is clean. Slice the ends off the delicata squash. Using a spoon or butter knife, reach into the ends, remove the seeds, and discard. Slice squash into 3/4-inch slices. Place into a resealable plastic bag with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add shallot and saute until lightly browned and translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with thyme and whisk in balsamic vinegar and honey until well combined. Add cranberries and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer until dressing is starting to thicken, 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove from heat and set aside; keep warm.
• Place squash slices on the preheated grill and close lid; grill until lightly charred and soft, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove squash to a platter and spoon warm dressing over the top.

GRILLED SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Divide between two double thicknesses of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. x 12 in.). Fold foil around vegetable mixture and seal tightly., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Open foils carefully to allow steam to escape.

GRILLED DIJON SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients to make marinade.
• Pour marinade over prepared vegetables. Toss to coat. Let stand at least 15 minutes. Drain.
• Arrange on vegetable grill rack.
• Grill, over medium heat, 10-12 minutes or until tender.