This Grilled Zucchini Salad with Corn and Tomatoes is tossed in a lemon dressing for the ultimate summer salad recipe! It's fresh, healthy and easy to make.
Servings : 4
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 10 minutesmins
Total Time 20 minutesmins
Ingredients
For the Vegetables
2medium-sized zucchini,cut into ½-inch thick half-moons
2cupscherry tomatoes,halved
2½cupscorn kernels
2tablespoonsolive oil,divided
salt and fresh ground black pepper,to taste
For the Dressing
3tablespoonsolive oil
2tablespoonslemon juice
1clovegarlic,minced
1teaspoondried oregano,or any other dried herbs
salt and fresh ground black pepper,to taste
2cupsarugula
1/2cupcrumbled goat cheese,(or bleu cheese or feta cheese)
Instructions
Preheat an outdoor Grill to medium-high; about 425˚F.
Brush grill grates with oil.
Drizzle olive oil over slices of zucchini and season with salt and pepper.
Grill zucchini for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until tender and grill marks appear.
At the same time, grab a grill pan and combine tomatoes and corn inside the pan; drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Set grill pan on the grill and cook, stirring frequently, until tomatoes and corn are charred; about 2 to 3 minutes.
In a salad bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
To the bowl, add zucchini, tomatoes, corn, and arugula; toss to coat with salad dressing.
For a heartier meal, consider adding protein such as grilled chicken, shrimp, or diced salmon.
Serve this Grilled Zucchini Salad with Corn and Tomatoes alongside your favorite grilled meats, or enjoy it on its own for a light, satisfying summer meal.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
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