Description
Refresh your summer gatherings with this vibrant Grilled Zucchini Salad, a delightful medley of grilled vegetables that bursts with flavor. Featuring tender zucchini, sweet corn, and juicy tomatoes, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to serve as either a side dish or a light main course. With just 20 minutes from grill to table, it’s the perfect solution for those warm evenings when you want something healthy and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium-sized zucchini (cut into ½-inch thick half-moons)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2½ cups corn kernels
- 5 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or any other dried herbs)
- 2 cups arugula
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (or bleu cheese)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high (425°F) and brush the grates with oil.
- Drizzle olive oil over zucchini slices; season with salt and pepper. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side until tender.
- In a grill pan, combine the corn and tomatoes with olive oil and seasoning. Grill for about 2-3 minutes until charred.
- In a salad bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Toss grilled veggies with arugula in the dressing and top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg