Grilled Zucchini Salad With Mediterranean Dressing Recipes

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.

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.

MEDITERRANEAN ZUCCHINI AND CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix zucchini, chickpeas, tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion, feta, Kalamata olives, olive oil, basil, vinegar, rosemary, capers, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl.

MEDITERRANEAN ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• Peel zucchini into thick strands. Divide between 2 bowls. Divide tomatoes, olives, artichokes, white wine vinegar, and lemon juice between the 2 bowls. Sprinkle feta cheese evenly on top of each and serve.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat grill. Lay zucchini on large baking sheet and brush both sides with 2 tablespoons of the oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
• When grill is hot, use stiff wire brush to scrape surface clean. Grill zucchini until dark grill marks are visible on one side, 2-3 minutes. Turn and continue to grill until the other side is marked, about 2 minutes. Remove from grill and cool briefly.
• Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons oil with balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoons pepper. Toss tomatoes and basil with dressing in large bowl.
• Cut grilled zucchini into 1-inch pieces. Toss with tomatoes and dressing. Adjust seasoning and serve. (Can be covered and set aside at room temperature for up to 3 hours at this point.).

GRILLED ZUCCHINI/SUMMER SQUASH SALAD W/ BASIL-PARMESAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue to medium heat.
• Place zucchini and crookneck squash on large baking sheet; brush all over with 3 tablespoons oil.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Grill vegetables until tender and brown, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer to plate and cool.
• Cut vegetables diagonally into 1-inch-wide pieces.
• Place in large bowl.
• Add basil, Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and toss to blend.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.