Grilled Zucchini Salad
Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with summer flavors, this grilled summer squash salad is a delightful medley of textures and tastes. Crisp market lettuce forms the base for tender grilled squash, juicy heirloom cherry tomatoes, and creamy crumbled goat cheese. A zesty balsamic vinaigrette, infused with the aromatic notes of garlic and shallot, ties all the elements together. This salad is perfect for a light and refreshing meal on a warm summer day.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2-3 cups market lettuce
- 1 pound assorted summer squash
- 1/2 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
- fresh basil
- fresh mint
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1/2 shallot, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare an indoor or outdoor grill over medium high heat.
- To make the dressing, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together until evenly combined. Dress the salad with 1/2 of the vinaigrette and taste. Add more vinaigrette if needed otherwise reserve the remaining vinaigrette for a later use.
- Cut summer squash into 1 inch pieces. Brush the summer squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 3-4 minutes on each side until grill marks are present. Remove from the grill and brush the grilled zucchini with a bit of the balsamic vinaigrette. Set aside.
- On a platter, arrange the lettuce, grilled squash, cherry tomatoes and herbs. Top with the goat cheese and drizzle with the balsamic vinaigrette. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories: 417 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 16 g
- Protein Content: 11 g
- Fat Content: 36 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 9 g
- Cholesterol Content: 17 mg
- Sodium Content: 282 mg
- Fiber Content: 4 g
- Sugar Content: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content: 25 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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