Grilled Zucchini And Bean Salad Recipes

GRILLED ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• Place the beans into a fine mesh strainer; rinse under cool running water until the water turns clear and the beans look clean and free of canning liquid. Shake well to remove the moisture, then transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add the rosemary to the beans and toss gently.
• Whisk the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and honey until well combined. Pour over the beans and toss to combine. Set aside to marinate at room temperature for about 30 minutes while you grill the zucchini and corn.
• Heat a grill to medium/medium-high heat (350°F - 375°F).
• Brush the zucchini halves and and corn with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
• Place the zucchini cut side down on the grill, and place the whole corn cobs directly on the grill. Close the lid. Grill the zucchini 5-6 minutes, or until charred, then flip and grill an additional 5-6 minutes. Grill the corn a total of 15-18 minutes, or until lightly charred on all sides, rotating a quarter of a turn every 4-5 minutes. The zucchini will cook quicker than the corn, so keep an eye on it and remove it once tender. Remove the zucchini and corn from the grill as they finish and set aside on a plate until cool enough to handle.
• Dice the zucchini, then slice the corn from the cobs. Add the grilled vegetables to the marinated white beans, then add the basil and chopped pecans. Gently toss until well combined.
• To serve as an entree, divide the salad between four plates, then garnish with shaved cheese to taste. Alternatively, serve as a side dish with the cheese on the side.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH MEDITERRANEAN DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine zucchini and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add salt and pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to a grill wok or open grill basket; place on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat until zucchini is crisp-tender, 5-10 minutes, turning occasionally. Transfer zucchini to a serving bowl; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and red onion. When cooled slightly, sprinkle with mint, parsley, lemon juice and zest and feta cheese. Stir gently. Sprinkle with pine nuts before serving.

WHITE-BEAN SALAD WITH ZUCCHINI AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, place cannellini beans, zucchini, green beans, Parmesan, basil, lemon zest and juice,and oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH LEMON-HERB VINAIGRETTE AND SHAVED ROMANO AND TOASTED PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Heat the grill to high heat. Brush the zucchini on both sides with canola oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill for just about 1 minute per side (until slightly charred and wilted), then remove them to a platter.
• Whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, to taste, and salt and pepper, to taste, and parsley in a small bowl. Slowly, whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
• Drizzle the vinaigrette over the zucchini and let it marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature. Top with shaved cheese, pine nuts, parsley and mint leaves.

ZUCCHINI BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place green beans in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the green beans, kidney beans, zucchini, green pepper and onions. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, sugar, seasoned salt and pepper. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover and chill until serving.