Description
Grilled Zucchini Salad is a delightful summer dish that celebrates fresh flavors and vibrant colors. This easy-to-make salad features perfectly charred zucchini, sweet cherry tomatoes, and sharp red onion, all drizzled with tangy balsamic vinegar and garnished with aromatic basil. Ideal for picnics or barbecues, it’s both refreshing and satisfying, making it the perfect side or light meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis (about 300g), sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine zucchini slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss until well coated.
- Grill the vegetables for about 3-4 minutes on each side until tender and marked.
- Transfer the grilled veggies to a bowl while still warm. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss in torn basil leaves.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg