Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this Grilled Vegetable Salad, featuring a delightful mix of smoky, charred vegetables bathed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Ideal for barbecues or as a refreshing side dish, this salad celebrates the natural sweetness and crunch of fresh produce. Customize it with blue cheese or Parmesan to suit various tastes, making it versatile for any occasion. Enjoy warm or at room temperature, creating an inviting dish that’s both healthy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears sweet corn
- 2 medium yellow summer squash
- 2 medium green zucchini
- 2 large red bell peppers
- 1 large red onion
- 1 pound asparagus
- 1 pound cherry or grape tomatoes
- Herby lemon vinaigrette
- 4 ounces blue cheese or Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat grill to 400°F and clean grates.
- On a large pan, toss corn, squash, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Grill vegetables in a single layer; place corn on the hottest part of the grill. Cook for about 2 minutes per side until charred but still crunchy.
- Once cooled slightly, chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces and combine with halved tomatoes in a serving bowl.
- Drizzle with herby lemon vinaigrette and gently mix. Top with crumbled cheese before serving warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg