Description
Grilled Summer Vegetable Salad is a vibrant and healthful dish that embodies the essence of summer. This delightful salad features an array of grilled seasonal vegetables, enhanced with herb-infused oils and topped with a zesty dressing. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a light dinner option, it’s easy to prepare and bursting with fresh flavors. Whether enjoyed as a main dish or a side, this salad will satisfy your cravings while providing essential nutrients. Customize it with your favorite vegetables and enjoy the colorful medley that brightens any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium eggplant
- 3 ears corn
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 small summer squash
- 1 whole red onion
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 red pepper
- ¼ cup herb-infused oil (for grilling)
- 2 pounds mixed tomatoes (grape, cherry, mini sunglow)
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 4 ounces Gorgonzola or blue cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to high heat.
- Prepare the vegetables by slicing the eggplant and trimming the other veggies as needed.
- Brush all vegetables with herb-infused oil.
- Grill until charred, approximately 5-7 minutes per side for most vegetables.
- Cut grilled veggies into bite-sized pieces and combine them in a mixing bowl with corn kernels and halved tomatoes.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients and pour over the salad; toss gently to combine.
- Top with crumbled cheese if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg