Description
This Grilled Zucchini Salad is a delightful summer side dish that features tender zucchini slices grilled to perfection and topped with cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, basil, and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Salad:
- 3 medium zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (optional)
For the dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill the Zucchini: Brush zucchini slices with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill for 2–3 minutes per side until tender with grill marks.
- Assemble the Salad: Arrange grilled zucchini slices in a bowl, top with cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, basil, and pine nuts.
- Prepare the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad before serving.
Notes
- This salad is best served at room temperature or slightly chilled.
- You can substitute goat cheese for feta or add grilled corn or red onions for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
