Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this Grilled Vegetable Salad, a delightful mix of smoky, charred vegetables drizzled with a zesty lemon vinaigrette. This salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrition, making it a perfect addition to barbecues, picnics, or any meal. The combination of fresh seasonal veggies and creamy blue cheese (or shaved Parmesan) creates a satisfying dish that appeals to all palates. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to suit any occasion, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time and again.
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
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 4 ounces your favorite blue cheese or large shavings of Parmesan
- herby lemon vinaigrette
Instructions
- Preheat grill to 400°F. Clean and oil the grates.
- Place corn, squash, zucchini, bell peppers, onion, and asparagus on a large rimmed pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss gently.
- Grill vegetables over direct heat in a single layer until charred and tender, about 2 minutes per side.
- Remove from grill once cooked to your liking; chop into bite-sized pieces after cooling slightly.
- Combine grilled veggies in a bowl with halved tomatoes, drizzle with vinaigrette, and sprinkle with cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg