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Grilled Zucchini & Onion Salad with Basil Dressing

A simple grilled zucchini, onion, cherry tomato, and pepper salad with basil dressing is the perfect summertime meal! Super simple and fresh! 
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Difficulty Easy
Method Grilling
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 260kcal
Author Kaleb

Ingredients

For the salad

  • 2 lb zucchini (approx. 3 small)
  • 1 medium red onion
  • ½ lb cherry tomatoes
  • 1 15-oz can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 6 oz roasted red peppers
  • 6 oz feta cheese crumbled

For the dressing

  • ¾ cup basil leaves loosely packed
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

For the salad

  • Cut off the ends of the zucchini and halve lengthwise.
  • Cut the ends of the onion and remove the outer layers.
  • Brush both the zucchini and onion with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
  • Preheat grill on high heat. Once heated, add the zucchini and onion, cut side down and grill until charred and slightly softened, 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove the vegetables from the grill and allow to cool 20 minutes.
  • Once cool enough to handle, cut the zucchini in bite-size pieces, about ¼ inch thick. Slice the onion thinly and add both to a large bowl.
  • Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add to the bowl.
  • Drain and rinse the chickpeas and allow to drip dry in a colander. Then add to the salad.
  • Dice the roasted red peppers add to the salad.
  • Stir to combine all the vegetables.

For the dressing

  • Add the basil leaves, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to a blender, food processor, or immersion blender-safe container.
  • Blend until smooth and taste for seasoning.

To assemble

  • Pour dressing over prepared salad.
  • Stir and crumble on feta cheese.

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Notes

  • This can be made up to one hour before serving with dressing. If making a day in advance, leave the dressing off and add before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 260kcal | Trans Fat: 0g

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